Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems of the 1997 Subaru Outback

Two problems related to tank filler pipe and cap have been reported for the 1997 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2008

Gas tank filler pipe has rusted through.

2 Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Vehicle fuel fill tube rotted resulting in a fuel leak. There was a puddle of gas in the garage. The consumer was told that if the tank was kept on 1/2 to 3/4 full, the leak would cease. The mechanic had just fixed the same problem on a Subaru, a week prior and had since repeated that task at least 4 times. The consumer requested that Subaru cover the costs incurred. Also the wiper blades were replaced.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 1997 Subaru Outback

Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems
2
Tank Assembly problems
1
Fuel Injection problems
1


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