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2005 Subaru BAJA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1283703
Internal NHTSA #	10865217
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	BAJA
Model Year	2005
File date	24/12/15
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	It is a commonly known problem with subarus of this era that the high pressure rubber fuel lines underneath the intake manifold will begin to lose their elasticity as they age and leak profusely when the temperature drops below 30 degrees fahrenheit. Mechanics know this and it is discussed extensively on the subaru forums. This happened to my 2005 subaru baja when i was traveling in the mountains. When i started the vehicle in the morning, fuel would begin puddling on the top of the engine. It was very noticeable due to the fuel vapors produced. As the engine warmed the rubber would swell and stop the leak after a good 30 minutes or longer depending on the outside temperature. I had to travel with a fire extinguisher at the ready and could not keep any vents open in the cabin. It was extremely dangerous and could not be remedied until i was back from my trip. Subaru issued a recall a few years ago for a small part near the fuel pump and tank because it had the potential to leak, but they haven't addressed this far more pervasive issue at all. The remedy requires a difficult and costly removal of the intake manifold and the replacement of all the rubber lines that run between the hard pipes on the high pressure fuel circuit. I suspect this is why they are not issuing a recall. It is a very real problem and needs to be addressed immediately.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN CARLOS, CA
VIN pattern	4S4BT63C956XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Subaru BAJA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Subaru BAJA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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