Table 1 shows one common other fuel system related problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems |
Since the cold weather started Nov. 12. 2014 I have smelled a raw gas smell in my 2001 Subaru Outback when I start it. In time it fades away, like perhaps it evaporates once the engine warms up. I can only guess and some mornings when cold the smell is overwhelming, a raw gas order ~ not a faint smell of gas. Very concerned breathing these fumes which can't be healthy or safe. There are plenty of people having this problem and if anyone enters. . . Subaru Outback cold weather gas smell. . On your browser you will latterly see hundreds if not more people looking for help. Something must be done to rectify this problem.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that in cold temperatures she could smell a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Ne.
When the weather gets very cold (below freezing) the car begins to get a fuel smell. It is extremely strong inside the vehicle, although you can smell it outside the car as well. The first time I noticed it happening was in 2006. Took it to dealer who checked it and found no leaks. Odor went away after a few days sitting outside dealership so they did not do anything (weather may have warmed up). It happened again in 2008 and this time they said there was a fuel leak so they replaced the fuel hose and clamp. It worked until the following year when it got cold again. Looking at various posts on the internet found many others with the same problem. I tightened the clamps around some of the hoses around the filter and it mostly worked. When the weather is warmer there is no problem. This is a temporary fix and sometimes does not work so well, esp. When really cold out. There has to be another answer to this problem. What is Subaru's response? replacing hoses and clamps every year is not a solution!.
During cold weather, there is a very strong smell of gasoline inside the car. It's coming from a fuel leak near the passenger side of the engine. I first noticed it about 4 years (60,000 miles) ago. The car currently has 150,000 miles on it. It hasn't been fixed yet. It hasn't caught fire yet either.
I was traveling a mcdonald's drive-in with vehicles close to bumper to bumper with my foot securely on the brake. My 2001 Subaru Outback suddenly accelerated wildly and, before I could shift into neutral and press harder on the brakes, careened into the car directly ahead. My auto actually pushed the auto ahead some 5-6 ft. Before I could get it under control. I reported the accident to the police and insurance CO. It cost me a $500 deductibleto have my vehicle repaired. I brought my auto to a Subaru dealer for review. They claim to have found nothing awry. I have experienced similar instances of unintended acceleration on 4-5 occasions. Driving this auto is now quite frightening.
2001 Subaru Outback limited. When cold weather arrives, very strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment. Must open windows to let it vent. Continues through cold weather year after year.
My wife had an accident in our 2001 Subaru Outback that was caused by the car accelerating at slow speed with foot off the gas pedal while pulling into a parking space. This is identical to odi id number : 742080. The car ran into a building, causing damage to the building and the car and injuring my wife.