2002 Subaru Impreza: fuel leak

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Fuel system · 141,000 miles · MN

In cold temperatures the fuel leaks from rubber fuel lines onto the fuel rail and manifold resulting in a very strong fuel odor coming into the vehicles cabin. When at a stop with the vehicle idiling the smell is overwhelming. Not nearly as bad while driving.

Filed Feb 11, 2017 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MO

Fuel lines above the engine on both sides leak fuel while the engine is running. The leak occurs when the gas pedal is depressed if the temp is lower than 32 degrees. At the point where the rubber fuel line meets the metal fuel lines you can see gas spray across the engine block and will pool up. Tightening the clamps does not help. This has happened every winter since 2007.

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · OH

When the temperature drops 35 degrease and below the fuel line tends to leak fuel/vapor and the smell inside of the vehicle is unbearable, and I'm sure that it's not safe nor environmentally friendly ether.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · VA

During cold temperatures there is a gas leak. Car is an impreza outback sport. There is a recall for wrx for the same problem but not my car.

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Fuel system · 91,337 miles · MT

During cool weather conditions from cold startup the engine has heavy fuel/gas smell which is transported into the vehicle cabin causing unhealthy breathing conditions for any occupants. Called subaru cooperate and the dealer, they stated that there is a recall for a leaking fuel rail but not on our model. After much internet searching it appears the recall should be for all subarus with the same engine as the problem is engine related and not model related. The original recall should be extended to all subarus with the same engine configuration. The company is getting off easy with a limited recall of less than 6000 vehicles nation wide when there are clearly many many more out there.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · NC

I have a 2002 subaru impreza wagon, also known as the "outback sport". The car reeks of gasoline recently. Subaru recently recalled some 2002 imprezas because the fuel line leaked fuel in cold weather. The recall # is 09v468000. It has been quite cold here in nc recently with temps in the teens and 20s. The problem with my car seems identical to the problem that was the subject of the recall, but my car model was not included in the recall. The gas smell is very strong and I am afraid that this could be dangerous and set my car and possibly my house on fire.

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · ND

Subaru recently issued a recall, (recall no. Wvk-21), for leaking fuel in '02-'03 wrx's. As stated, only some vehicles are covered. I called the subaru phone # to check eligibility, and was told that my car is not covered under this recall, but that I should have a dealer fix it, at my own cost, asap, because leaking fuel is dangerous. Well at least the subaru rep admitted it, if so won't as a company. I would like to file a formal complaint to extend this recall to all 02-03 wrx's. The leak is bad enough that I see raw fuel dripping onto the pavement below my car, that alone is a horrendous safety risk, as well as a major source of pollution. There is no possible way this vehicle would pass any emissions test with the amount of unburned hydrocarbon escaping. As it is now, the vehicle is undriveable if the ambient temperature is below zero, it simply leaks too much fuel to even be in the passenger compartment without an instant headache.

Filed Nov 18, 2009 · Fuel system · 148,100 miles · OK

Raw fuel smell plus leaking fuel in 40*f or below temperatures.

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · NE

The previous winter and this one, a raw fuel smell occurs on start up. Upon observation, there is a fuel leak below the turbo inlet tube, coming from the fuel rail/hose. Once warm, the smell is gone.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · OK

In cold weather (freezing), the fuel rail under the intake manifold leaks gasoline. The gas drips directly onto the hot engine. Not only is this a major fire hazard (and known source of a handful of fires) but it also is a health risk as the fumes from the gas enter into the cabin of the car when the heater is in use. I have had to keep windows open when driving my car in the middle of winter to prevent getting sick from the gas fumes. The issue get progressively worse the longer it goes without repair. My model year is 2002, and the problem has been known since 2003 when a service bulletin was issues to all subaru dealers. This has occurred on thousands of cars and there is great inconsistencies in subaru dealers repairing this problem. My car is a 2002 subaru impreza wrx with 920000 miles on the car. While this problem just started with my car, others reported the issue within the first 20,000 miles.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. The contact observed a small amount of fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. In addition, while driving various speeds, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside the passenger compartment. The failure occurred without warning. The authorized dealer stated that the fuel line was the cause of the failure, which could be corrected by a patch kit. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/12/09.

Filed Dec 12, 2007 · Fuel system · 31,200 miles · IL

Car develops a fuel leak from the defective fuel lines in cold temperature (winter). Gasoline dripping onto engine block and filling inside cabin with heavy smell of gas fumes. Subaru of america is aware of the problem since april of 2003 but unwilling to fix the problem at their expense. Defect is due to the incorrect manufacturer's design of fuel rails and hoses and is being fixed by installation of new updated parts.