I would like to file this complaint after reading all of the complaints related to the same problem I am having with my 2003 subaru wrx. Very strong raw gasoline fumes inside the passenger compartment during cold weather startup. I am the original owner of this car. This problem just started this winter. Yes subaru of america it's happening on the 2003 models also. I would appreciate some direction as how to proceed with this developing safety problem with my car. Thank you.
2003 Subaru WRX fuel system complaints
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I have a 2003 subaru wrx. My car started to smell like something was burning a few days ago in the engine bay. I have also noticed that when the temperature goes below 30 degrees the inside cabin starts to strongly smell like raw fuel. The vapors can cause harmful and even deadly consequences. I have done some research on this issue and it seems that its a widely common issue with subaru wrx's from 2002 to 2004. I took the car to a mechanic shop and got the car examined. The mechanic told me that the clamps that hold the gas lines intact were very loose. He said that the during high fuel pressure the fuel lines could separate and cause a engine fire. I have called subaru of america and they told me there's a bulletin on this issue. It seems that this can be a very dangerous safety issue, and it sounds to me that subaru of america is not willing to repair the $500 issue. I have noticed that there was another fuel issue with another subaru model (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v303000). The subaru outback had a recall because there was a loose clamp at the filler cap that could have caused a fuel leak. Why is there no recall for the fuel leak in the wrxs? The leak happens very close to the engine. Any type of heat or ignition could cause a fire or even death! Please research this issue as it could become a very dangerous problem!
I am writing with respect to the investigations concerning fuel leaks in the 2002-2003 models of the subaru impreza wrx models. I purchased a wrx in february of 2003. Like other reports, my car initially emitted a fuel odor only on cold days. I took the car to my local subaru dealership, bel air subaru, to have the problem investigated. They informed my that I had a faulty fuel line, replaced the fuel line, and charged me $800.00. The following week I still smelled fuel. I took the car back to the dealership; they informed me that they could not find another leak. I was told by the sales manager to "wait for the problem to fully manifest itself." in the meantime, I researched the issue on your website. My interpretation of the report was that this was not a safety concern, so I initially dropped the issue. However, as the problem progressed, the fuel leak began to occur even in warm weather and even when the engine was warm. Now, approximately 18 months from the initial repair, I am being told by the dealership that I have a leak in my fuel hoses. The dealership insists that this is a separate repair issue that did not exist when they looked at the car the first time. Again, I have been quoted a price of $800.00 to have the problem fixed. I am reluctant to spend $800.00 more dollars to try to eliminate the fuel leak after the results I got last time. In light of the fact that the fuel leaks in these vehicles progress to a leak that is no longer simply a cold weather problem, is this now considered a safety issue? Subaru has been unhelpful in helping me solve this dilemma. Can you help?
I own a 2003 subaru impreza wrx wagon. On cold mornings (like today: 3f), there is a raw fuel smell in the passenger compartment. I've talked to other impreza owners that have experienced the same problem, apparently there is a design flaw involving a flexible fuel hose connecting the rigid fuel lines. I've just tried contacting subaru of america (soa) regarding this problem, but they seem to be fighting many owners on covering this obvious safety issue.
Raw fuel smell in passenger compartment of 2003 subaru impreza wrx, a known problem on 2002 subaru impreza wrx with fuel pipes/hoses/clamps. Dealers deny there is a problem for 2003 models.
Strong gas smell in the cabin on a cold day probably a gas leak. Stronger when vehicle is stop. Smell enough to get a good headache and dizzy.
Gas smell coming through air vents of 2003 subaru wrx when vehicle is stopped with outside air vents open. Problem is intermittent. The federal safety agency has a significant number of complaints of this same problem in 2002-2003 wrx models, and a significant number of internet automotive websites discuss this problem. Since gasoline is flammable, and automobile fires are dangerous, I am requesting the federal safety agency to reopen its file on this matter and to issue a recall since the federal safety agency has already found that a fuel hose on the engine, in close proximity to the exhaust manifold, is leaking.
1. Fuel leaks from the fuel rail when driving in cold weather. 2. Fuel leaks from fuel rail and rubber fuel line that is positioned under the intake manifold while operating in cold climate. This condition causes fuel to leak on to the hot engine causing smoke to rise from under the hood and possibly ignite raw fuel, it also causes the passenger compartment to fill with a strong gas smell. 3. Correction-replacement of fuel rail and rubber fuel line as indicated in the car makers service bulletin. Old part not available.
Fuel leakage in engine compartment of my 2003 subaru wrx impreza. There was a bulletin on 2002 models. I have had fuel leakage when temperatures are below 32 degrees. Subaru says that my year does not qualify for repair. But this seems to be the same problem previously reported in earlier models.
After a cold weekend the inside of the cabin smells of raw fuel. I see the manufacturer has a tsb for fixing this in the north and canada, but no mentions of it in the south. Also, they say it happens in 02 vehicles, but I have an 03 and it just started.
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