Emission Control Problems of Subaru Outback

The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, the fuel would spill back out. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that the vent valves in the duel fuel canister system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 49,000. Updated 07/21/11 mechanic stated the evap was frozen so gas could not go in and fumes could not pass through. Updated 08/05/11.

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Consumer concerned about failure of the catalytic converter in the 2005 Outback. The consumer wanted a federal emissions equipped vehicle. The consumer was not informed before he purchased the vehicle that it had a mandated California emissions system, which could result in a decrease of power. The vehicle required special fuel which may not be available in the states where he needs to drive. Updated 04/11/06.

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I have gone through one head gasket on Jan 2003. The head gasket went out in Dec of 2003 and the whole engine had to be replaced. In January of 2004 I had the overhead camgaskets go out on the car as well as the the oxygen sensor. I have had more issues but it would be a small book. Subaru has been relativly unresponsive even after many phone calls and letters to my concerns. Every part was replaced however there seems to be a poroblem with my new engine since there is now an investigation within Subaru. They refuse to pay the dealership for the new engine replacement which raises the question of was this a new engine or what is wrong with the new engine.

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There are several issues going on with my 1999 Subaru legacy Outback vehicle: 1) the check engine light goes on when the fuel gauge drops down to empty although the gas tank was just filled with gas. 2) the fuel gauge does not read correct. After the gas tank is full, the gauge fluctuates back and forth (sometimes the gauge reads near empty, sometimes the gauge reads 3/4 of the tank full) when operating the vehicle. 3) the car did not pass the California smog test. 4) the rpm gauge does not stay constant while driving at an even speed. Once the gauge hits between two to three thousand rpm, the gauge drops back to between one and two thousand rpm on and of when driving. 5) the gas tank does not maintain pressure even though the lid was screwed on tight. The lid was replaced with a new one but this problem still occurs. All these issues occur with the check engine light on. The dealer does not want to look at these issues without having me pay them to look at my car. These issues my car has been experiencing have been on and off since 2001 to present. The problems seem to get worse.

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Engine check light illuminated and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer, and stated that oxygen sensor was bad.