general problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback

I purchased a 2001 Subaru Outback when the temperature outside is below freezing around 28 degrees or lower, there is a strong odor of gasoline inside the passenger area. I made an appointment with a Subaru dealer for January 5th, however I researched online and found this problem is common with no clear fix. I don'twant to take it to the dealer if this problem isn't going to be fixed. What remedy has Subaru offered for this problem?.

2001 Subaru Outback, 4 cyl. Strong gas smell when outside air/heater is on and tempature is around freezing or below. It has happened last 3 yrs and fumes can be avoided by changing to recirculating air. Dealer and other mechanic could not find problem.

I own a 2001 Subaru Outback, that when the weather gets cold, somewhere at and below 30 degrees, I get a gas odor in and outside the car. I have researched this on the internet and found that this is an *extremely* common problem with the car's gas lines and that Subaru is only acknowledging the issue on 2002 and newer models. Have you researched this issue before and can you tell me why no recall on 2001s was ever done? thank you.

2001 Subaru Outback has strong gasoline smell inside cabin upon starting engine. Outside temperature is above 80- degrees. . . Not cold. Smell dissipates as car runs after about 3 minutes.

The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Outback. Whiled driving approximately 50 mph, the contact smelled an odor inside the vehicle. All the passengers complained of a headache. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired a leaking fuse hose. The failure occurred again and was no longer drivable. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000 and the current mileage was approximately 120,000.

I own a 2001 Subaru Outback that when the weather gets cold, somewhere at and below 30 degrees, I get a gas smell in and outside the car. I have researched this on the internet and find this is a common problem with the car's gas lines and that Subaru is only acknowledging the issue on 2002 and newer models. Have you researched this issue before and can you tell me why no recall on 2001s was ever done? thank you.

Underhood fuel hoses are allowing leakage at low temperatures.

In cold weather very strong fuel odor in passenger compartment. Smell is strong enough to make passengers feel ill. This happens all the time when outside temp goes below freezing.

1) upon colder weather starting and during the first 30-40 minutes of operation our 2001 Subaru Outback gets fuel vapors in the passenger compartment. 2) fuel smells cause use to roll windows down to keep breathable air available. Fuel vapor is a carcinogen, of course. Occupants complained of nausea and headaches. 3) took car to paul bros. Subaru and they told us this was a common complaint but nothing to worry about. 4) subsequently, learned of hundreds of like complaints and a Subaru service bulletin regarding leaky hoses due to loose fuel clamps and pooling fuel on crevices on the engine block. Considered not a "engine/drivetrain issue in warranty and cost to replace hoses has been charged to owners at more than $600. Persons "injured" is hard to determine due to chronic exposure of fumes is an unclear connection to a singular injury. This situation should be addressed by a recall and replacement of hoses at Subaru's expense. The hoses performance in cold weather was known to Subaru before I purchased the car (in canada this is a far larger issue btw). I should expect hoses to perform over the published operating temperature of the vehicle or in what ever region Subarus are sold.

Strong smell of fuel in passenger compartment during extremely cold weather.