2001 Subaru Outback Fuel system Problems

“I own a 2001 Subaru Outback that when the weather gets cold, somewhere at and below 30 degrees, I get a gas smell in and outside the car. I have researched this on the internet and find this is a common problem with the car's gas lines and that Subaru is only acknowledging the issue on 2002 and newer models. Have you researched this issue before and can you tell me why no recall on 2001s was ever done? Thank you.”

“I own a 2001 Subaru Outback, that when the weather gets cold, somewhere at and below 30 degrees, I get a gas odor in and outside the car. I have researched this on the internet and found that this is an *extremely* common problem with the car's gas lines and that Subaru is only acknowledging the issue on 2002 and newer models. Have you researched this issue before and can you tell me why no recall on 2001s was ever done? Thank you.”

“My 2001 Subaru Outback 4 cylinder engine developed a fuel leak approximately 1 month ago. The vehicle has approx. 51,000 miles on it. When I contacted the dealer, they indicated the fuel injector hoses leaking at the clamps was not unusual during cold weather on this type of vehicle. Estimated cost to diagnose the leaks & repair was approx $150- but they would let me know the exact cost once they have examined the vehicle.”

“My wife had an accident in our 2001 Subaru Outback that was caused by the car accelerating at slow speed with foot off the gas pedal while pulling into a parking space. This is identical to odi id number : 742080. The car ran into a building, causing damage to the building and the car and injuring my wife.”

“Car is a Subaru Outback 2001. Complaint is strong fuel smell and vapors in the car cabin when outside air temperature falls below 30 degrees or so. Smell permeates our clothing to the extent that when we leave the car and encounter people, they comment that we smell like gasoline. Fuel lines have been checked as have clamps and hoses. No resolution. We must drive breathing strong fumes. Opening windows dissipates fumes somewhat, but not completely. Problem is worse with heater running, so we turn it off. …”