2003 Subaru Wrx problems, complaints & recalls

2019-02-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“car was recalled in approximately 2009 for a fuel leak which could cause and engine fire. i know because i've owned this car i bought it new in 2003. the problem has reoccurred. to fix it, the intake manifold had to be removed and 3 short fuel lines had to be replaced. work was done by alpine automotive in lake zurich, illinois. i've reached ou…”

2018-01-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100,000 mi

“fuel leaking onto my engine block could result in my car engulfing in flames, no recall for it on my car but i see it everywhere and it's a super common problem. the cabin of the car always smells like gas usually in the cold, but when i smell the engine it smells badly of raw gasoline.…”

2017-08-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 110,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru wrx. the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to byers airport subaru (located at 401 n hamilton rd, columbus, oh 43213). the dealer would not repair the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 09v468000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and …”

2015-11-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 105,000 mi

“when it get cold out, the fuel line starts leaking and there is the smell of gas in the car. there has been a limited recall for this issue depending on where the vehicle was purchased. i live in a state not included in the recall area. this doesn't change the fact that it is a serious safety issue and the manufacturer should correct it no matte…”

2015-06-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 153,000 mi · 💥 crash

“my dream car demolished in split second. could have very easily died as well as my passenger. i looked up the recalls when i got the car and it was not listed yet, the steel front control arms in the snow belt states rust out and cause the vehicle to loose control and or crash. well it did both to me as well as excelerate my car. i was on a date th…”

2015-01-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 164,000 mi

“in cold weather the fuel lines leak on the 2003 subaru impreza wrx! there was a limited recall in certain northern states, however it gets cold in many states where there was no recall. the car has become dangerous to drive b/c i can smell the gas which means there is the danger of ignition. subaru knows of this issue and should issue a recall f…”

2014-02-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 127,000 mi

“on the morning of feb 3, 2014 i started my car and it smelled very strongly of raw gas. i turned off the car and had it towed to my local repair shop. the tow cost $84.70. i found out later that morning that subaru issued a recall beginning december 31, 2009 for 2002 and 2003 subaru wrxs where the fuel line leaks in extreme cold. unfortunately,…”

2010-06-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 31,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru wrx. the contact stated the vehicle began leaking oil from the avcs line and would leak onto the manifold, creating a fire hazard. the manufacturer advised there were no recalls for the failure and any repairs would be the contact's expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were appro…”

2010-01-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 53,000 mi

“fuel line leaks raw gasoline fumes into passenger compartment and outside of vehicle during cold weather. gas fumes are overpowering inside the vehicle, and possibly creates a serious safety hazard of fire/ explosion. *tr…”

2009-11-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 80,000 mi

“occasionally my wrx smells like raw gas. three times when i have been driving to mt. lemon, up a very steep road, i have had a very strong (unbearable) gas smell enter the car. i took it into the dealer and was told that i am just "overfilling the tank," however, i never try to fill the tank beyond the automatic shutoff point on the gas pump. i hav…”