2007 Subaru Forester fuel system problems

Filed Jan 26, 2023 · Fuel system · MA

There is a fuel line inside the car that had a pressure leak. An entire tank of gas emptied, mostly to the inside of the car where the fuel lines run inside the rear drivers side of car floor. My 18 year old daughter was driving and this can not be safely repaired or remove the harmful gas fumes in carpet and seats Unsafe still to drive, unsafe to have these lines run inside the car

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 137,300 miles · GA · crash

Dear sir, I recently purchased this subaru forester car ([xxx]) in georgia, but had noticed that before allowing it to be sold at auction, the manchester center, vt/motor vehicle department vermont didn't ensured this vehicle had passed all the recalls requested by your subaru company for this model of forester (I see at least one open recall no.wvu31 reprogram ECM now which was not passed). Beside, according to carfax and autocheck reports, it seems the car din not went through 2010 recall (wvn24: engine control module (ECM) reprogramming & fuel tank one-way fuel valve). I presume because of this, the error code p1400 appears currently on the car display. Therefore, I would like asking your assistance in identifying which entity is bearing responsibility for these 2 problems? I asked also subaru inc. To allow servicing my car free of charge for inspection and removal of errors to the closest subaru dealer, but not reply yet. How is possible that the car was allowed by vermont motors department to be sold outside of USA, even if recalls were active? As a citizen of eu member state, I reserve the right to start a case for allowing selling outside of USA a car being under subaru recalls. I mean subaru recalls no. Wvn24 and wvu31, the last even has not been reported neither to carfax, nor to autocheck, which reports I purchased before. Hope you'll offer me entire assistance. Thank you for consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 67,893 miles · WA

The fault indicators came on and the error code p2441 was present both at the first occurrence and at the second occurrence at 105,000 miles. At the second occurrence the price for fixing the problem was set at $2123. At this price and guessing at the price of other parts the car's replacement value should come to around $200,000. This is a common problem pervasive to all subarus, not just foresters, featuring a turbo charged engine.

Filed Jan 6, 2014 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · CO

When the temperature drops below roughly 20 degrees fahrenheit, a strong fuel odor fills the cabin. Flatirons subaru in boulder, co, could not find the problem, but an independent subaru mechanic identified the problem instantly. He said the fuel line has a small rubber mid-section which contracts with cold weather and produces a leak.

Filed Dec 13, 2013 · Fuel system · 38,503 miles · TX

The check engine light comes on, but the car runs fine. I had it checked and mechanic said gas cap problem and reset. After that time I was very careful to turn the gas cap until I heard 2 plus clicks (recommended by subaru). I have experienced this problem 4 times since then and finally was told the last time I had it reset while away from home that it could be a cracked fuel cut valve. The problem re-occurred 8 months ago and I haven't had the time to take it to a dealer to get it fixed or reset the check engine. Because of the check engine, texas inspection failed and now dealer wants over $900.00 to replace the cracked valves. I think this repair should be covered by subaru since this is not a new problem and occurs because of a defective part or bad design.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · MD

Evap code tested by dealership and showed cracked fuel cut valve. This is emission related and should be covered by 8 year 80k mile warranty. They say its not and want $600 to replace the valve.

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Fuel system · 45,653 miles · HI

Took car in for routine recall items (campaign wvu-31 and campaign wvl-22). During one way fuel valve removal, strong smell of gas was noted coming from gas tank area. Evaporative leak was noted due to cracked fuel cut valves. Cost of removal and replacement of both left and right cracked fuel valves was $693.59.the service advisor was very nice and explained everything in advance of the repair (I am very satisfied with his approach to this problem). This matter should be considered by subaru as a recall (campaign) matter and should be covered by subaru.

Filed Nov 19, 2011 · Fuel system · 52,300 miles · TX

Check engine light went on. Took car to dealer. Fuel cut valves (made of plastic), on top of the fuel tank, were both cracked and leaking fuel. Had both valves replaced. Cost over $900 because rear end must be removed in order to drop fuel tank. Subaru has not issued a recall.

Filed Sep 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 43,115 miles · TX

Subaru forester 2007 fuel cut valves (made of plastic), on top of the fuel tank, were both cracked and leaking fuel. Had both valves replaced. Cost over $700 because rear end must be removed in order to drop fuel tank. Subaru has not issued a recall and does not have record of this happening to anyone else. We purchased this vehicle new from the dealer. This is a fire hazard and I believe it may become more common as these models age further. There was one other instance of the same problem on your web site.

Filed Apr 15, 2010 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · AZ

Fuel smell like raw gasoline. Have been working with dealership for over 6 months to try to resolve these issues. Currently, still replacing valves.