Problems with 2004 Subaru Forester FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Every time the temperature drops below freezing a strong fuel smell fills the interior. sometimes the smell goes away when the engine warms up, sometimes it doesn't. nothing has been done to fix the problem. *tr

Extremely strong fuel odor in the interior of an 04 subaru forester. *tr

In cold weather (below 0f) vehicle leaks fuel in the engine compartment. vehicle was parked outside starting at 6:30 am, with an outdoor air temperature of approximately -11f after a 6 mile drive. when vehicle was restarted at 11:30am, with an outdoor air temperature of approximately 3f, fuel smell was noticed within one mile. fuel leak is from high pressure hose on passenger side of vehicle, just forward and below the manifold. car was towed to shop and shop replaced high pressure fuel hose and clamps. photos of exact location of leak, components replaced, repair bill and national weather service temperature data available in pdf format. *tr

Strong gas odor when car is started in cold temperatures. *tr

Gas lines leak on 2004 subaru forester xt when ambient temperatures fall below 20 degrees fahrenheit. significant amounts of fuel leak into the engine area, and strong fumes enter the passenger area. nhtsa has already issued a tsb on the subaru wxt regarding the same problem. concerned about fire hazard and inhalation of gasoline vapors. *tr

Smelled fuel in passenger compartment. stopped vehicle and strong odor of fuel under hood. the evening temperatures were below zero and even though vehicle is garaged, temperatures were below freezing. no signs of fuel on floor of garage and could not find leak by observation of running engine. i did research and many subaru vehicles are having problems with fuel leaks at low temperatures. this is a safety hazard. dealer says it may take repairs in excess of $500.00 to resolve faulty clamps and hoses. i am trying to get subaru of america to work with me. why has this not been a recall? are we waiting for fires or asphyxiation? *tr

Vehicle compartment has a strong smell of gasoline. i first noticed this a year ago (vehicle mileage was around 40,000) and the temperature was 20 degrees and lower when this would occur. the smell of gas continued again this winter. i had my mechanic look at it and contacted the subaru dealership. they could not diagnose the problem, but did state that they have had other customers complain of this extremely strong gas smell as well. it has been so bad that i have had to keep a window open. *tr

Model is a 2004 subaru forester xt. upon startup in cold weather, there is an extreme smell of raw fuel (gasoline) both inside the vehicle and outside as well. i am afraid to drive this car in cold weather. *tr

This problem happened when temperature dropped below about 15 degrees f. there was a very strong gas smell inside car with heater on. there was also a strong gas smell under hood. i drove car the next day at 35 deg f and no smell. *tr

During gas fill-ups, unable to fill tank without continuous start/stops (~20 times for full tank). have tried different pumps and different stations (approximately 13 fill-ups now). *tr

Fuel door release button does not work. airbag light came on possible electrical problems. *bf 5 days after purchasing the vehicle, the fuel door release button fell off. opening of the fuel door was and continued to be difficult. the consumer would like a full refund for the vehicle. *tc *jb