2002 Subaru Legacy Fuel system Problems

“Any time it is cold, around 32f or lower, whether the vehicle is running or not, there is a terrible fuel smell inside the cabin. I have actually witnessed fuel evaporating out my window. I can't imagine this is a safe condition and a short internet search revealed that this is a very common problem. I don't understand why Subaru doesn't have to pay to fix this glaring safety issue.”

“When starting the vehicle cold in cold outdoor temperatures (10 f or below) there is a very strong smell of raw gasoline in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The odor is coming into the passenger compartment via the heating/cooling vents; if the heating/cooling fan is turned off the passenger compartment does not become filled with gasoline fumes. The odor is strong enough that I am concerned about the possibility of a fire. The odor is strong enough that after driving the vehicle after a cold weather start my clothing smells like gasoline. …”

“Our 2002 Subaru Legacy wagon has an obnoxious smell of gas in the interior after starting in cold weather. We have a small 1-year old who is risking brain damage from these fumes and I have researched the issues with the problem that Subaru is not acknowledging as a recall but a hidden service bulletin. The possibility of an engine fire and the inhalation of gas fumes poses threats far beyond what typically should call for a service recall. The dealership is going to be looking at the issue today and I imagine charging us $500-$750 to fix, and we have been exposed to this issue for awhile. …”

“In very cold weather (<20-25 degrees f) there is a raw fuel smell that fills the interior cabin. This occasionally improved when the engine warms up but returns when restating the car. This is very concerning for a defect that may lead to fire.”

“The fuel lines leak out raw gasoline onto the hot engine any time it is cold outside. I have replaced the fuel line but it still leaks when cold. This is a very great fire hazard.”