general problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Seven problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2005 Legacy.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2014

Once the temperature has dipped below about 25 degrees, there is a strong smell of gas that comes from the engine area. The last several days have been especially cold, and though I am driving with the windows down out of necessity (it's -5 degrees today) the gasoline smell is overwhelming, and I have suffered from a headache the past 3 days in the morning due to this issue. It is obvious this issue exists beyond just me, as it takes a simple search to turn up dozens, if not hundreds, of similar issues. It is a serious health and safety concern and needs to be addressed.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2014

Extremely strong raw fuel smell coming from vents with heater on. Weather has been below 30 degrees for over 2 weeks in ohio. The smell is not as bad while driving, but when stopped at a red light or stop sign the odor is causing severe headache and burning sensation in eyes. Also starts to gag you. Faint smell outside the car under the hood on the driver side. No leak visible. Inside cab smells like a gas station, but stronger.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2013

2005 Legacy turbo. A strong smell of gas in cold weather. Seems to have been a problem with wrx models and SAAB 9-2x build by Subaru in 2005 and 2006. Should there be a recall for gas leak. There was a recall for Subaru models up to 2004. What was the fix for the problem. This appears to be a major safety issue.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2010

In cold (<32f) weather vehicle emits very strong smell of gasoline from inside engine compartment. Once temp rises smell goes away.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2009

Heavy raw gas odor inside vehicle when outdoor temperatures at under ~40 degrees.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2009

Strong gas odor in cabin coming from the engine when the weather is under feels like if there is any kind of spark the car will blow up with me in it , notified Subaru who told me I was the first one with this complaint, which is not true, as I saw one more complaint like this in here.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2008

Raw fuel smell coming into cabin in under freezing temperatures. Makes me sick to my stomach and my eyes water. I have to open all the windows in a snowstorm!!.


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