Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2000 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injector (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
A very bad fuel smell inside cabin when it's cold outside and the vehicle is warming up and the vent is running. Fuel leak up by fuel filter area. Checked all hoses and clamps no leaks. Dealer checked it out and couldn't find a leak or problem. Afraid this may start a engine fire sometime. Read details...
Fuel leak somewhere in engine compartment; gasoline odor went into passenger compartment. Worse in very cold or very hot weather. It's been like this for 3 or 4 years. My mechanic said it would cost $200 to try to find the leaks -- maybe some hose clamps near the fuel injectors are the culprit, but Read details...
There is a fuel leak in the engine compartment of my Subaru Outback wagon on cold days and is a potential fire hazard. I have talked to several other people and they have the same problem. I would think there would be a recall since it is fuel related and a serious risk. Read details...