Subaru Impreza Wrx owners have reported 316 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (193 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (77 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On the morning of Feb 3, 2014 I started my car and it smelled very strongly of raw gas. I turned off the car and had it towed to my local repair shop. The tow cost $84. 70. I found out later that morning that Subaru issued a recall beginning December 31, 2009 for 2002 and 2003 Subaru wrxs where the Read details...
Strong odor of fuel and/or burnt oil inside the vehicle repeatedly. I contacted Subaru long ago about this problem when I got a recall notice from Subaru national saying my car "may" be part of this recall. I took the car to a Subaru dealer. Read details...
When I start my car when it is cold out 20 degrees or below my gas line near the fuel rail leaks on the passenger side of the engine until the car warms up. It leaks a little up to enough to pool on the engine. . Read details...
Starting car in cold weather results in raw gasoline leaks into engine compartment and passenger compartment. Problem persist until car is very warm. Hazards are risk of fire, driver illness due to breathing fumes and environmental release of gasoline. Read details...
During the cold period last week, my 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx had a very strong smell of raw gas. Subaru has issued a TSB # 09-36-03 dated 4/01/03 acknowledging the problem and has a repair kit specifically designed to fix the problem. Read details...