Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/01/2012 | |||
| My fuel filler rusted off @ the fuel tank causing it to leak on the ground when the tank is nearly full.i have read other complaints about this problem.it's a big job for a diy.you need to drop the rear differential , drive shaft , muffler , etc..is this something subaru covers cost wise? | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 1 | ||
| Gasoline filler tube on subaru legacy models (1994 & 1997) rust out and cause very serious danger from possible fire/explosion due to leaking fuel. this appears to be a very common problem for subaru owners and costly ($350+) to repair. this part was replaced on both a 1994 and a 1997 subaru legacy and the repair shop indicated that this is a common problem that they have dealt with quite often. i feel the problem is very dangerous and should be addressed by the manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 09/27/2008 | 83000 | 1 | |
| After a gas fill-up, i noted a large wet spot under the rear passenger side of the vehicle. because it smells like gas, i took it to my authorized subaru mechanic and was advised that the filler neck was loose. in order to fix the manufacturer deflective, he would have to remove the rear axle. since the car is 11 years old with over 83k miles, the car is of course out of warranty. however, in my option, my 1997 subaru legacy gt sedan is now considered unsafe to drive under any speed. i recommended that subaru takes the initiate by issuing a recall before someone dies as result of this manufacturer deflective. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2008 | 136000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 subaru legacy. the vehicle is leaking gasoline from the filler tube. the dealer stated that the repair would be the contact's responsibility because there was no safety recall. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 140,000 and failure mileage was 136,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/15/1996 | |||
| While stopping vehicle heard gas splashing violently in the tank, there were no baffles in the tank that would contain the fuel for splashing while driving. owner is very concerned for his safety in case of a severe impact to the vehicle as may happen in atraffic accident. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 1 | 09/15/2002 | |
| Fuel tank filler pipe rotted out. plastic shield over filler neck traps sand. steel filler pipe rusts where wet sand is trapped against it. intermittent fuel leak depending on fuel level was the first symptom of problem (marks on driveway). only fuel in filler pipe leaks. dealership staff suggested this is a common occurrence. *nm | |||