Tank Assembly Problems of Subaru Outback

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle he noticed an overpowering smell of gas. Once he inspected the vehicle, he noticed that there was a leak near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel tank was fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

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Fuel is leaking from the welded seam on the passenger side of the fuel tank when the tank is full. I parked the car in the garage after filling the tank, went into the house, and the next morning found a small puddle of gas just forward and inboard of the right rear tire, and a very strong smell of gasoline . I could see a drip approximately every 10 seconds. My neighborhood mechanic examined the car and diagnosed the leak at the welded seam, not at the fuel filler tube connection at the tank, and recommended it be fixed at the dealer. It is at minooka Subaru in minooka, PA. Right now.

Fuel filler neck rusted causing gas to leak out onto garage floor and while driving and filling tank. Vehicle was brought into dealership for repair to replace the rusted fuel filler neck. From research and comments from dealership, this is a very common problem with this make of vehicle.

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