Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings Problems of Subaru Legacy

Second time car has been in for this issue. Issue is common, and many forums topics have been started documenting the commonality of this issue. I can provide links. Issue: leaking/raw gas smell outside of car, inside of car, and inside of engine bay in cold weather upon start up (engine warm or cold). Leaking/dripping gas can been seen in engine bay. First repair: tightened fuel line clamps. Issue fixed. Next winter came along, issue returned. This time dealership (north shore Subaru, highland park, IL) wants $700 to fix the issue. First repair cost $51. 33 at liberty auto city/Subaru in libertyville, IL. Called Subaru of America and reported repeat of issue. They have not offered to repair it and deny that the issue is common. I believe this is an environmental, health, and safety concern. No vehicle I've ever owned has leaked fuel and I'm baffled as to why Subaru doesn't consider this a serious liability risk.

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The dealership diagnosed a fuel leak in my 2005 Subaru Legacy 2. 5 gt limited wagon (which I purchased new and has been immpeccably maintained), and it started occurring during cold weather. I looked online and this seems to be a very popular complaint amongst owners of the same vehicle/same year, especially in cold weather, and I can't understand why there hasn't been a recall issued. Fuel issues are dangerous!!! there were recalls issued for the 2002-2003 Subaru wrx (cold weather fuel line seep which by description is exactly what is happening with my vehicle), 2004 Subaru Legacy sedan, and the 2005-2006 Subaru baja, for fuel leaks and this may or may not be the same thing, but it seems this is a trend for the Subaru vehicles in 2002 - 2006.

The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Legacy gt. The contact started the ignition and smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the cabin. The failure occurred only in freezing weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and remained there for seven days to further investigate the problem. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 00v393000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall. The VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/29/lj.

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The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Legacy. Upon entering the vehicle the contact could smell a strong odor of gasoline. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told this was a known failure due to the fuel lines shrinking in cold weather. An unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. A few weeks later the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. The consumer stated the smell was most prominent during the day. Although the smell would sometimes occur when the heat was on and it intensified when the fan was turned on. The problem began at the end of November. The smell was most pronounced when the temperature dropped into the twenties. The consumer stated she looked for evidence of a gas leak, but was unable to find anything. The consumer believed there as design/defect in materials. The consumer was informed there was no recall on her vehicle and Subaru denied any responsibility because of the age and mileage of the vehicle. Updated evoq 01/31/11. Updated 2/23/11.

We started to experience gasoline fumes in the passenger compartment of the car. Our dealers service department determined that the fuel line was leaking and needed to be replaced. While no damage of which we are aware has occurred to the car, it would appear that a high risk of fire was present (or would become present) without replacement of this part (which typically would last the "lifetime" of the car). Cost of repair: $355. 15.

Fuel smell in car when temp, is below ~20 f. Recall in 2001 and service bulletin in wrx in 2002-03. But not for this model. Smell is overwhelming and fuel leak is very dangerous. Soa says it is not a problem for this part. Car although it matches service bulletin to the dot. Taking to dealership tomorrow to get fuel line clamps looked at, possibly tightened. Can't duplicate issue unless very cold.

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The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Legacy. When the vehicle is idling with the fan blower/vent activated, the contact smells a strong odor of gasoline. He is in the process of having the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 00v393000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure and current mileages were 54,000.

Poorly designed gas filler neck/pipe has corroded and is leaking gasoline. This is a major safety and environmental hazard with potentially grave consequences.

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Our 2001 Subaru Legacy was having the smell of gas inside the car lately when we first started it and when we would stop for a traffic light or stop sign. I checked the recall notices on the gov't site and found the problem listed , complete with a engine area diagram showing where the possible gasoline line leak could be. I checked under the hood and sure enough there it was. The funny thing was that our VIN # was not in the range they said was effected. I think Subaru and the gov't should take another look at the vehicles effected. I believe there are more then you originally thought. I was able to tighten the hoses clamps and so far it looks like it isn't leaking anymore.

After driving 5-10 minutes, there was a strong smell of gasoline coming into the car. I took the car to morrie's Subaru in brooklyn park, minnesota where they said I had a major break in one of the fuel hoses, a crack in another hose, and the other two hoses looked "iffy. " the mechanic said he was surprised the vehicle didn't start on fire because it was leaking so much gas. I disputed the charge of $904. 98, and the service director, jeff antonsen, said I had to pay in full in order to get my car back. He referred me to call 1-800-Subaru-3. After waiting 3 days for them to return my call, chanel said she would issue me a check for 1/2 of the parts and labor, $418. 51, as a goodwill assistance gesture. I feel this was a dangerous safety defect and that the fuel hoses were made of defective material since all four of them were bad. I am disputing the remaining $486. 47. 8jb.

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Our 2002 Subaru Legacy wagon has an obnoxious smell of gas in the interior after starting in cold weather. We have a small 1-year old who is risking brain damage from these fumes and I have researched the issues with the problem that Subaru is not acknowledging as a recall but a hidden service bulletin. The possibility of an engine fire and the inhalation of gas fumes poses threats far beyond what typically should call for a service recall. The dealership is going to be looking at the issue today and I imagine charging us $500-$750 to fix, and we have been exposed to this issue for awhile. How can a manufacturer make a defective part the leaves such a risk without a recall? at least I understand while I am light-headed this morning. Ridiculous!!.

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Legacy. In very cold temperature, the rubber hoses on the fuel lines above the engine become loose. As a result, fuel leaks. The contact had to exit the vehicle and tighten the hose clamps. The dealer and manufacturer stated that they were aware of the defect and that the hose clamps needed to be tightened each time. When he tightens the clamps, the repair only lasts for one month. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 46,000.

Smell of gasoline evident in car when driving, smell was very strong on Feb. 19,2006. The temp. Outside was 9 degrees. The next day on Feb. 20th the fumes were still evident and strong, temp. Was in the 20's. I could not use my heater and windows had to be rolled down to drive to avoid becoming ill from the fumes. Fumes were apparent about a month prior but not to a degree or length of time that would be urgent ( I first attributed the smell to another cars fumes). On Feb. 20th, 2006 I brought the car into the dealership and at first the dealership could not find a leak of any kind in the fuel line. Further investigation revealed that the gasoline was puddling and if there was a spark could have ignited the car. I was told to leave the car to be fixed and it is currently at the dealership waiting for repairs and the parts. The procedure for fixing the problem is referred in the Subaru TSB 09-36-03 issued on April 1, 2003. My car is not a impreza wrx vehicle, it is a Subaru Legacy limited outback. During the time I was waiting for the results of my vehicle another customer came in and had the same problem only his was not leaking and to my understanding was not as urgent as my cars condition.

For the second time in below zero outside temperatures, we are experiencing a fuel leak in our vehicle. A call to our dealership indicates they are fielding numerous calls of this type today. Our first experience of the problem was December 24, 2004.

During the winter months, when the temperature is in the 20's or below, there is a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin when the car is idling and when I turn on the heater fan. The smell remains in my garage after I stop the car. My son, who is a mechanic tightened the fuel lines which seemed to help a bit but this problem has persisted every winter. There was a recall in 2001 but Subaru maintains that the recall does not apply to my VIN number and says that I need to bring the car in and pay for the diagnosis. There are many complaints detailing exactly the symptoms of my problem on the website, arfe which leads me to think that the problem should be addressed by a broader recall by Subaru.

Stone gaurd protecting fuel filler pipe caused dirt to be trapped blocking drain and water to accumulate against filler pipe. Rusted filler pipe causing leaking.

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Dealer found leaking fuel hoses. Roblem sratred out with a very strong smell of gasoline fumes inside the car when the temperature outside gets below about 30 degrees f. This problem started last winter and the dealer said it was "bad gas". This year the fumes were much worse so I started looking on-line for a solution. I found others had the problem too and the solution was to tighten loose and leaking fuel hoses. This week my dealer found two leaking fuel hoses in my car and seemed to be aware that the problem is wide-spread. Fuel leaks seem pretty serious and could cause a fire.

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2001 Subaru Legacy gt limited. Third instance of fuel leak in engine. This time, visible fuel leak from fuel lines upon starting car in 15 degree weather. Subaru of America and rye Subaru had been informed of problem on prior occasion and rye Subaru was expecting car to come in for service for this problem. Drove car to rye Subaru. During driving gas fumes entered passenger compartment. Upon arrival at rye Subaru, dealership was not prepared to immediately deal with problem as service manager working on case had left town and had not left information behind relating to problem.