SubaruOutback2002
  1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Fuel System, Other

2002 Subaru Outback Fuel System, Other Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 6, 2010 · 90,784 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    Idling at stop with foot firmly on brake pedal. Sudden surge with audible and tachometer increase in rpm. Car jumped forward slightly. A few prior minor rpm surges with foot on brake. Thanks to the recent news re toyota. I knew to shove the transmission into park and turned off the ignition. *tr

    ODI 10323992

  • December 1, 2005 · 50,000 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    When the temperature is below 30 degrees, there is a strong fuel smell in the cab when the heater is running. This has been a problem for the last 3 years in my 2002 subaru outback. I tried correcting the problem by tightening the brackets in the fuel line and this has not helped. My internet research indicates this is a common problem for subarus (different models and years). I am surprised this has not been…

    ODI 10252221