2004 Subaru Forester fuel system problems

Filed Mar 28, 2024 · Fuel system · PA

leaking fuel lines under turbo in engine compartment when in cold weather

Filed Apr 6, 2021 · Fuel system · 140,200 miles · NY

There is a fuel leak on the low and high pressure fuel rubber hoses, and they cause fuel odor to enter the cb via climate control. It is a very strong odor, that requires me to either drive with the windows down or wait for the car to clear out the fuel odor out of the cabin. Mostly occurs during cold weather days. Once engine warms up, odor fades away. Many people with similar cars say is a common issue with subarus.

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · MA

Neopreen hose to the right side fuel rail started leaking. This hose is near the top of the engine and the leak caused fuel to run all over engine, which was then drawn into the cabin via the climate control system. This occurred while driving, and raw fuel was dripping from the high pressure hose once stopped.

Filed Mar 29, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 57,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Car was shifted from drive into neutral for operator to use a parking lot gate machine. The engine surged a little while in neutral but settled back down. When parking gate opened the operator shifted into drive and lightly pressed the gas pedal. The engine immediately surged to full throttle and rapidly accelerated across the driveway for a few seconds before being stopped by collision with a granite post. Operator could not brake hard enough to stop the vehicle in time. Driver injured in crash.

Filed Jan 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru forester. The contact stated that at start up, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside of the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a fuel leak under the front of the vehicle. Schlossmann subaru city of milwaukee located at 4640 s 27th st, milwaukee, wi 53221, (414) 459-3677 was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Fuel system · 130,650 miles · NY

Have gas smell which I cannot find that is ongoing. I did have a gas line repair on a gas pressure line that burst that was located behind the rear seat but still have an ongoing gas smell when I fill the gas tank. I see many complaint regarding gas smell for this year vehicle so I am also posting. I do not see a recall regarding gas smell but with all the coplaints there should be one. Its unknown as to what is the problem.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · ME

The rubber injector lines running below the intake manifold on the turbocharged (xt) model, including my vehicle, are well known to develop a dangerous leak. Either the rubber dries out or the factory clamps loosen up over time, leaking gasoline onto the engine block. This is a very dangerous design flaw that has been recognized as an issue on the impreza but you forgot about foerester owners, subaru! Shame on you.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · MI

During cold weather, while at a stop and in motion, there is a strong fuel smell inside the cabin. The source was determined to be the fuels lines and specifically the fittings on the lines. During cold weather, either the fittings or the hoses contract, causing fuel to leak in the engine bay, near the hot headers and hot turbo.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru forester. While attempting to start the vehicle in cold weather, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor under the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · OR

Anytime the temperature drops below 60 degrees fahrenheit there's a strong smell of gasoline inside the cab of the vehicle. When looking under the hood I can see it dripping out of something underneath the intake manifold. Severe gas leak. Nauseous and dangerous fumes.