There is smell of gas in the cabin , this is a 2.5 turbo model which increases danger of fire.I noticed other subarus from different years and models having same problem and even being recalled, so I suspect this is the same or similar fuel leak problem.hope they recognize this and fix it!
2005 Subaru Outback: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 273 complaints about the 2005 Subaru Outback describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Return fuel line leak. The leak is on the drivers side on top of the engine. A small rubber hose shrinks in the cold allowing fuel to leak on the engine block. A strong smell of fuel in the cabin when stationary. Leak goes away when the engine is warm. This problem has been reported in other subaru models. I have repaired the problem once before as well as the previous owner of the car, and now it needs to be repaired again.
Strong raw gasoline smell in and around engine, as well as throughout the cabin when outside temperature drops to below 60 degrees (f).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle he noticed an overpowering smell of gas. Once he inspected the vehicle, he noticed that there was a leak near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel tank was fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Fuel is leaking from the welded seam on the passenger side of the fuel tank when the tank is full. I parked the car in the garage after filling the tank, went into the house, and the next morning found a small puddle of gas just forward and inboard of the right rear tire, and a very strong smell of gasoline . I could see a drip approximately every 10 seconds. My neighborhood mechanic examined the car and diagnosed the leak at the welded seam, not at the fuel filler tube connection at the tank, and recommended it be fixed at the dealer. It is at minooka subaru in minooka, pa. Right now.
I had my 2005 subaru outback sent to shop for tune-up. Now over the last year I have been having gas fumes entering the passenger cabin when ever you run the A/C or front window defogger with the recirculation air off. (meaning letting fresh air in). When ever I am at a stand still (ie-at traffic light or in traffic or when I am de-icing or de-fogging the front windshield when not in motion) the smell of gas comes through the vent and is making me sick and dizzy. I have attempted to have two different subaru dealers correct the issue but to no luck. They cannot figure it out and it seems that this is an on going and persistent problem with subaru vehicles. I am concerned for my health and safe operation of the vehicle. It seems that no one will attempt to really fix the problem. I have read on numerous forums that this is a common problem with subaru's, yet nothing is ever done to correct a possibly fatal accident or asphyxiation from happening. Please investigate.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 Subaru Outback fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2005 Subaru Outback?
6 of 273 owner complaints about the 2005 Subaru Outback (2%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Subaru Outback?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Subaru Outback
Check engine light 29Headlights 22Adaptive cruise 20Wipers 8Brake failure 7Loss of power 6
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