Diesel Fuel System Problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx

Subaru Impreza Wrx owners have reported 1 diesel fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common diesel fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's diesel fuel system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Diesel Fuel System related problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx

Problem Category Number of Problems
Diesel Fuel System problems
1

Diesel Fuel System problem #1

The contact stated owns a 2019 Subaru wrx. The contact stated that while their spouse was driving approximately 60 mph when suddenly the vehicle starting making a noise as if the engine was spitting and sputtering as if the fuel was not running through the engine correctly. The vehicle began to fail to accelerate forward then suddenly the vehicle's engine shut off. There were no warning lights. The contact stated the driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle made a large pop noise and white smoke came out of the back of the vehicle. There contact had cooled of the timing belt to cool off the vehicle. There were no fire reports. No injuries or medical attention needed. The vehicle was towed. The contact had stated that earlier that day when starting the vehicle it had back fired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the engine had blown due to the failure caused by the recall that their vehicle was involved in NHTSA campaign number: 21v587000 (fuel system, gasolin). The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue however had not responded as of yet. The approximate failure mileage 130,000.



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