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2001 SUBARU OUTBACK Fuelpropulsion System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

4 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints

#10818691 |
DURING COLD WEATHER, THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR. IT'S COMING FROM A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I FIRST NOTICED IT ABOUT 4 YEARS (60,000 MILES) AGO. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 150,000 MILES ON IT. IT HASN'T BEEN FIXED YET. IT HASN'T CAUGHT FIRE YET EITHER.
#10659840 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, STRONG FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
#10658755 |
SINCE THE COLD WEATHER STARTED NOV. 12, 2014 I HAVE SMELLED A RAW GAS SMELL IN MY 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK WHEN I START IT. IN TIME IT FADES AWAY, LIKE PERHAPS IT EVAPORATES ONCE THE ENGINE WARMS UP. I CAN ONLY GUESS AND SOME MORNINGS WHEN COLD THE SMELL IS OVERWHELMING, A RAW GAS ORDER ~ NOT A FAINT SMELL OF GAS. VERY CONCERNED BREATHING THESE FUMES WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY OR SAFE. THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND IF ANYONE ENTERS...SUBARU OUTBACK COLD WEATHER GAS SMELL.. ON YOUR BROWSER YOU WILL LATTERLY SEE HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR HELP. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. *TR
#10495129 |
WHEN THE WEATHER GETS VERY COLD (BELOW FREEZING) THE CAR BEGINS TO GET A FUEL SMELL. IT IS EXTREMELY STRONG INSIDE THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH YOU CAN SMELL IT OUTSIDE THE CAR AS WELL. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED IT HAPPENING WAS IN 2006. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO CHECKED IT AND FOUND NO LEAKS. ODOR WENT AWAY AFTER A FEW DAYS SITTING OUTSIDE DEALERSHIP SO THEY DID NOT DO ANYTHING (WEATHER MAY HAVE WARMED UP). IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN 2008 AND THIS TIME THEY SAID THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK SO THEY REPLACED THE FUEL HOSE AND CLAMP. IT WORKED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING YEAR WHEN IT GOT COLD AGAIN. LOOKING AT VARIOUS POSTS ON THE INTERNET FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I TIGHTENED THE CLAMPS AROUND SOME OF THE HOSES AROUND THE FILTER AND IT MOSTLY WORKED. WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARMER THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THIS IS...

Other 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasoline 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 14 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 12 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Tires 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Air Bags 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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