2005 Subaru Impreza fuel system problems

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 5,000 miles · MA

Temporarily experience some fuel seepage at engine fuel delivery pipe/hose during cold engine start up in extremely cold outside temperatures. Vehicle occupants may notice the smell of fuel. The same issue is described in subaru campaign/recall wvk-21 issued for 2002-2003 model year subaru impreza vehicles. Service bulletin 01-170-09 http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm12948229/rcsb-09v468-1307.pdf

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MD

Everytime I start the car in even the mildest to coldest temperatures, the car has an extreme gas smell in the cabin of the car. I have taken it to the shop and they claim they don't even smell it and cannot service it. There is a recall for model 02 and 03 of this car but does not cover my year. It's gotten to the point where the car is not drive-able during cold weather. The recalls also do not cover the state of maryland, which is ridiculous because we've been getting cold snaps putting us below 0. Considering the problem is detectable even in 40 degree weather, this does not seem reasonable.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 91,000 miles · CA

I own a 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti, upon starting vehicle, idle, and driving there's strong fuel smell under the hood and inside the cabin. I have popped the hood and confirmed is coming from back passenger side of intake manifold where the fuel lines, rails, and injectors are. I have confirmed this to be relating to soa's recall for the 02-03 impreza wrx's hard fuel line / rubber hose leaking issues. I live in southern california so appears extreme cold weather not the cause. Leaking fuel is a huge safety issue!

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,900 miles · AL

Strong fuel smell in cabin, dealer confirmed leaking fuel hoses.

Filed Oct 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 72,145 miles · MI

During cold start there was a fuel smell coming from the car. The car was taken in to have the fuel lines tightened at a cost of $50.72. The problem was not properly corrected and the fuel smell returned a couple more times before the weather warmed up. I recently found a recall (program wvk-21) for the 02-03 model years but nothing for 05 even though the problem exists on my 05. The program consists of replacing the hoses which was not done on my car. I am concerned that without a recall of all the affected vehicles that when the cold weather returns there will be a serious safety issue.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 139,476 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru impreza. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted inside the vehicle. The dealer stated that the fuel lines and the intake manifold gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,476. Updated 10/02/14*lj updated 10/23/14 updated 3/30/15

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · LA

Experienced strong fuel smell in cabin after cold start on a couple of cold days (~10f?) experienced during trip north for holidays. Odor went away after engine warmed up. No problem evident in warmer weather. Seems likely that this is same problem that LED to recall of earlier my imprezas.

Filed Feb 13, 2014 · Fuel system · 63,000 miles · TX

During cold weather, a strong fuel odor permeates the cabin of my 2005 subaru impreza wagon. Upon engine warm up the fuel smell goes away.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · NV

Fuel lines shrink under temperatures of 30 degrees. A strong odor of fuel coming from the engine bay. Seems like a very dangerous situation that may result in a explosion or fire. I took my car to the dealership and they wanted to charge me $900 to replace 2 rubber fuel lines that are 3 inches long. There is a recall on the 03 subaru impreza for the same issue. I don't know why there is no recall on the 04/05 subaru impreza.

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CO

I was researching this site for something else when I came upon complaints about the toxic smell of gasoline/fuel when starting up certain subarus on extremely cold days. I live in colorado and the smell of fuel is awful when the car is started in the winter and I can sometimes smell it while operating the car. I have a 2005 subaru impreza wrx. My car has had so many problems: bearings in the transfer box failing twice, the fuel pump failed (on the highway no less, where I was almost hit by a truck because my car lost power so quickly). The radiator went...the turbo failed. My car has always been dutifully maintained. If this fuel smell is serious I hope subaru will handle it as such but my experience with the local dealer and subaru corporate has LED nowhere.