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2004 Subaru FORESTER Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1038476
Internal NHTSA #	10563462
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2004
File date	11/12/13
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Upon start up in cold weather (below freezing), there is a strong smell of raw fuel in the cabin. At times it is unbearable necessitating rolling down the windows, even in sub-freezing temperatures. It looks like fuel is leaking from somewhere in the engine bay. It has happened repeatedly and i worry the fumes are dangerous for not only passengers' health, but also in case of an accident.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LONE TREE, CO
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
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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2004 Subaru FORESTER Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru FORESTER Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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