Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows four common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Fuel (gasoline) filler neck for the 1998 Subaru Legacy wagon rusts out because the tube is behind a plastic molding that accumulates dirt, salt, water, and rots the tubing causing a chronic leak of gasoline potentially over the exhaust system. Recall and repair is needed.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

The fuel filler neck on this vehicle was completely rotted (rusted pipe, plus associated hoses were rotted) and required replacement.   Read details...

The Auxillary Tank Selector Device problem

Gas lines to gas tank are located under and front rear driver's side door as stepping into vehicle. Consumer punctured them very easily when just trying to hook up some lights. Within minutes, there was about 2 gallons of gas in backseat. Consumer felt this was very unsafe.   Read details...


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