2005 Subaru Outback Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 5
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
I began to smell the odor of raw gasoline as the temperatures became consistently in the single to sub-zero range. I contacted subaru of america and set up an appointment with my subaru dealer for jan. 3rd. The dealer informed me that the fuel lines and clamps would need to be replaced at a cost of $500 (after an ~ $300 compensation). I rebutted and asked soa to pay for everything as this seems like a fundamental…
ODI 10558622
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Sitting at stop light - light changes green - no acceleration. Car will move at idle speed creep through intersection. Pull over stop turn car off. Restart w accelerator working but cruise control indicator flashing and check engine light on. Error code indicates pedal position sensor and dealer says entire pedal assembly needs replaced. New 'drive-by-wire' accelerator system for subaru in 2005. Repair: ~$200 with…
ODI 10435555
Fuel System, Gasoline
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…
ODI 10432733
Fuel System, Gasoline
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…
ODI 10432434
Fuel System, Gasoline
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…
ODI 10242798