Four problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2000 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2000 Legacy.
I have been experiencing a very powerful fuel smell emitting from the areas of the engine. When I pop the hood the smell is the strongest. The smell is of raw gasoline (not exhaust or anything of that sort) and permeates into the cabin and all around the vehicle. The odor emerges only on cold days, specifically temperatures that drop below 39 f. The odor grows more potent as the car runs and if I activate the heat blowers you and smell it even more. The odor even last long after the car is shut off, existing around the engine for hours after shut down.
Failure of original exhaust system.
Raw fuel vapors enter passenger compartment. Dlr has tried to fix with no success. Subaru has been aware of this problem for several months. Dlr found and replaced leaking fuel rails. This did not correct the problem. Passengers overcome by fumes. Could be cause of accidents, injuries or even deaths driver doses off due to fumes.
Consumer smells excess rubber smell, possible exhaust system problem.