2000 SUBARU OUTBACK Fuel System Gasoline Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuel System Gasoline Issues in the 2000 SUBARU OUTBACK
5 fuel system gasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 SUBARU OUTBACK. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuel System Gasoline Complaints
FUEL LEAK SOMEWHERE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT; GASOLINE ODOR WENT INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WORSE IN VERY COLD OR VERY HOT WEATHER. IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS FOR 3 OR 4 YEARS. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $200 TO TRY TO FIND THE LEAKS -- MAYBE SOME HOSE CLAMPS NEAR THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE THE CULPRIT, BUT ARE HARD TO GET TO WITHOUT TAKING APART SOME OF THE ENGINE? I'VE SEEN MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS ONLINE BULLETIN BOARDS. I SUPPOSE NHTSA WON'T FORCE SUBARU TO ISSUE A RECALL UNTIL SOME LARGE NUMBER OF DRIVERS/PASSENGERS DIE FROM AN ENGINE FIRE THAT STARTS FROM THIS TYPE OF LEAKING. MOST RECENT INCIDENT: LATE JANUARY, 2010. *TR
A VERY BAD FUEL SMELL INSIDE CABIN WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE AND THE VEHICLE IS WARMING UP AND THE VENT IS RUNNING. FUEL LEAK UP BY FUEL FILTER AREA. CHECKED ALL HOSES AND CLAMPS NO LEAKS. DEALER CHECKED IT OUT AND COULDN'T FIND A LEAK OR PROBLEM. AFRAID THIS MAY START A ENGINE FIRE SOMETIME. *TR
THERE IS A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON ON COLD DAYS AND IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD THINK THERE WOULD BE A RECALL SINCE IT IS FUEL RELATED AND A SERIOUS RISK. THE FUEL LEAKS FROM A RUBBER HOSE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE THAT CONNECTS TWO HARD GAS LINES. I TRIED TIGHTENING THE CLAMPS AND IT DID NOT HAVE MUCH AFFECT. THE HOUSE HAS NO HOLES OR TEARS IN IT. NEITHER DO THE HARD GAS LINES. SO I DON'T KNOW IF IT CANT HOLD THE PRESSURE OR WHAT? I NOTICED IT AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MILES. I STOPPED FOR A MINUTE AND GOT A STRONG GAS SMELL. THERE WAS GAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN I CHECKED IT WHEN I GOT HOME. I DROVE A...
STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE DURING COLD WEATHER - DEFINITELY SMELLS OF LEAKING GAS - DEALER ADVISED AND LOOKED AT CAR A NUMBER OF TIMES - COULD NOT RESOLVE. I GAVE THIS CAR TO MY DAUGHTER AND I FEAR AN ENGINE FIRE. *TR
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE KEPT PULLING TO THE RIGHT, AND FRONT END WAS WOBBLING, CAUSED BY THE CARRIAGE BOLT THAT FELL OFF. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE BIKE RACK DROPPED DOWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO EVAPORATION LEAK FROM SYSTEM AND LOOSE GAS CAP. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SEAL WAS DAMAGED. *YH
Other 2000 SUBARU OUTBACK Problem Areas
Tires
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seatmaterialpadding
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Aircontrols
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint