2001 Subaru Legacy: fuel leak

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 Jan 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 7,000 miles · MA

Raw gas leak in cold weather has been a persistent problem, overwhelming odor in passenger compartment and after parking in basement garage. This was brought to dealers attention at first service when car was new and dealer could not identify any problem. I understand this is still a common problem with this year and model vehicle for which there has been no recall.

Filed Jan 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 subaru legacy. Upon entering the vehicle the contact could smell a strong odor of gasoline. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told this was a known failure due to the fuel lines shrinking in cold weather. An unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. A few weeks later the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. The consumer stated the smell was most prominent during the day. Although the smell would sometimes occur when the heat was on and it intensified when the fan was turned on. The problem began at the end of november. The smell was most pronounced when the temperature dropped into the twenties. The consumer stated she looked for evidence of a gas leak, but was unable to find anything. The consumer believed there as design/defect in materials. The consumer was informed there was no recall on her vehicle and subaru denied any responsibility because of the age and mileage of the vehicle. Updated evoq 01/31/11. Updated 2/23/11 *cn updated 12/06/2011

Filed Feb 18, 2006 · Fuel system · 20 miles · CO

For the second time in below zero outside temperatures, we are experiencing a fuel leak in our vehicle. A call to our dealership indicates they are fielding numerous calls of this type today. Our first experience of the problem was december 24, 2004.

Filed Jan 24, 2004 · Fuel system · 35,200 miles · CT

2001 subaru legacy gt limited. Third instance of fuel leak in engine. This time, visible fuel leak from fuel lines upon starting car in 15 degree weather. Subaru of america and rye subaru had been informed of problem on prior occasion and rye subaru was expecting car to come in for service for this problem. Drove car to rye subaru. During driving gas fumes entered passenger compartment. Upon arrival at rye subaru, dealership was not prepared to immediately deal with problem as service manager working on case had left town and had not left information behind relating to problem.

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.