2000 Subaru Forester Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,896miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Subaru Forester, 8% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,896 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel filler pipe and associated mounting and emissions hardware are rusted out. Check engine light is on and code retrieved is 0440. Danger of leaking fuel during fill up.”
NHTSA complaint #10217311, filed 2008-02, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Forester. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was an evaporation leak in the fuel filler pipe. The pipe and the valve were replaced at the cost of $315. The failure mileage was 46,792.”
NHTSA complaint #10239264, filed 2008-08, 46,792 miles“Failure of oxygen sensor that was replaced due to recall caused gasoline to be dumped into catalytic converter. Our mechanic said that the converter became red hot and it was an extremely hazardous situation. Parts were replaced and are not now available.”
NHTSA complaint #10106423, filed 2005-01“2000 Subaru Forester with fuel problems. Customer states that the dealer said the rust was not covered under warranty. Dealer also told him that rust is a common problem. He would like to be reimbursed and believes Subaru needs to put out a recall. The consumer stated the engine light first activated due to a vacuum/pressure problem within the fuel system. The gas cap was replaced; however the problem continued. A further inspection revealed that the gas filler pipe had completely rusted through. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204898, filed 2007-09“Engine check light keeps coming on once started and would stay on until vehicle is shut down. Taking vehicle to dealership. Light is coming on due to gas cap not being tight enough, consumer states the cap will not click when turned.”
NHTSA complaint #885278, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10234829Jan 15, 2014Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 17 | 17% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 8% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 | 21 | 4% |
| 2017 | 11 | 2% |
| 2016 | 24 | 6% |
| 2015 | 57 | 9% |
| 2014 | 21 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 12 | 16% |
| 2006 | 13 | 15% |
| 2005 | 22 | 24% |
| 2004 | 124 | 57% |
| 2003 | 57 | 30% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Subaru Forester
21 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology