2002 Subaru Outback Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 8
- 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.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
When the temperature outside gets below 35 degrees, my car smells very strongly of gas inside. I have to roll the windows down for ventilation. When the temperature warms up, the smell goes away. It is worse when i first started my car in the morning. Mechanics haven't been able to figure out the problem but i just read many complaints online about this issue. I will take their suggested fixes to my mechanic.
ODI 11052416
Fuel/Propulsion System
Terrible gas smell. Fuel is leaking because it is cold outside.
ODI 10819273
Fuel/Propulsion System
When temp. Outside go below 32 degrees, the inside of my car fills with raw gas smell, this happens every winter. I live in wi. When it is above freezing it is fine and all summer it is fine. I am so affraid to have my grand kids in the car. Not sure if the fumes will explode.when i am driving i do not smell gas. But if i stop at a stop sign or light it fills up the car. I have to roll down my windows to get fresh…
ODI 10817338
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
In 10 degree weather, my 2002 subaru outback wagon developed a fuel leak while being driven by my 17-year-old child. This is my second subaru wagon and the second to have cold weather fuel leaks. I tightened the clamp on the offending fuel line and i hope that is an adequate fix. But it is simply unacceptable that such a dangerous problem has not had a recall, and that it has been happening for 20 years. (my first…
ODI 10672333
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since the recent temperature drop where we live (maryland, dc metro region), we've noticed a strong gasoline smell inside the car's cabin. The smell is strong enough that we are uncomfortable driving long distances, for our own health and that of our children. The smell only appears when the car is running (though it doesn't seem to depend on speed). We've owned the car since march 2010, and this is the first time…
ODI 10561377
Fuel/Propulsion System
Rubber fuel linkages contract in low (below 30f) temperatures, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. The leaking fuel creates a very strong, at times intolerable, fuel vapor smell in the cabin. Some leaks drip onto the exhaust manifold and engine block so engine fire is a possibility. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10659052
Fuel/Propulsion System
My wife drove her car, a 2002 subaru outback, about 5 miles home from work, and told me in the evening her car reeked of gasoline when she arrived at home. When i checked her car the gas odor had dissipated, but when i started it and backed it out of the garage the gas odor was very strong. I moved it back into the garage and shut it off. I discovered online that the odor was likely due to a fuel hose leak…
ODI 10555399
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car always has a strong gas smell inside during winter. The smell is so bad that i get headaches. *tr
ODI 10494612