2001 Subaru Legacy engine problems

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Engine · 186,010 miles · WA · crash

Sudden acceleration causing an accident. The subaru was at rest in drive.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Engine · GA

In colder weather I have fuel leaking from fuel lines under the hood which creates a strong gas smell inside the vehicle. I went online and found nhsta recall # 00v393000 . I am not sure if this is for my vehicle or not. Since this is a major safety issue, could it be repaired at at subaru dealer near me ?

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 113,000 miles · MN

Gas fuel lines in engine compartment leaking in cold weather. Gas pooling on engine creating fire hazard. Same issue as other subaru. Strong fuel smell inside cabin and out.

Filed May 19, 2011 · Engine · ME

When I put on the brakes to stop the car the engine stalls out..

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Engine · 54,000 miles · 00

Took my 2001 bh5 gtb e-tune for service at subaru kenya. Dealer bled the oil without replacing it(as I found out later). Cruising at 80kph, check engine light came on, car lost all power, was towed back to dealer. Dealer said engine had ceased, so they overhauled it. Same thing happened after 234km. Dealer says they do not understand what problem was and are unable to fix it, so I had to purchase a new engine. Fhi japan says my initial engine was not built for african market. Surely, they should have known better. I am so mad at subaru kenya( the most inexperienced subaru dealers in the world) and fhi japan!!

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Engine · 26,000 miles · VA

My 2001 legacy leaked antifreeze...was recalled...the "additive" they required to be added was done...the head gasket was replaced at about 25,000 miles before warranty expired...now, about 1 yr and 10,000 miles later, I am having the same problem and they are saying I have to have the same head gasket replaced!!! This does not sound right to me...do I possibly have a warped block or head??? I think all the dealer is doing is just putting a "band-aid" on my problem

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Tsb numbers 115899 & 115398 I have a 2001 subaru legacy outback. It started giving me trouble and, I found out that there are lot of other people like me who are facing this problem. The vehicle hesitates while driving. It doesn't pick-up speed even if you give it gas. Doesn't cross 35 MPH for sometime irrespective of if you give more gas. But suddenly picks up the speed. I once took it to the dealer and he changed the oxygen sensor or knock sensor. It worked alright for a month after that. Again it started doing it. I need help with this. I am told that this site helps me in filing this complaint.

Filed Dec 20, 2004 · Engine · 51,062 miles · MI

Whne the car is cold, it hesitates and stalls when taking off from a stop sign or other stop. Dealer does not know how to fix. Fails every time the car is operated cold.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 102,790 miles · NY

Vehicle's head gasket blew out. *mr the vehicle overheated and the windshield did not defrost properly. The found that the heater core was bad. The consumer requested reimbursement for the head gasket. *sc the radiator was replaced.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 34,800 miles · CT

Car at issue is a 2001 subaru legacy gt limited. On two occasions in the past month, a strong raw gas smell filled the engine compartment and passenger compartment of the car. On both occasions, the temperature outside was below 10 degrees. After the first occurrence, car was left at dealer who found nothing wrong. The car was fine for next 5 days (weather was 10 to 30 degrees). On day 6, weather dropped to about 8 degrees and gas smell returned. Car was left in garage after driving and garage filled with very strong gas smell. There is an obvious correlation between extreme cold (10 degrees or less) and this problem. Will return car to dealer for second attempt at repair but since weather is expected to be over 10 degrees for next 2 weeks am not sure will be able to replicate problem. Seems likely that the problem is a gas leak at cold temperatures, which may well be a safety hazard and fire/explosion danger.