1997 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems

You noticed gasoline leaking from under your car near the rear passenger wheel. After inspection, you found the leak was coming from the filler tube where it connects to the gas tank. The repair shop confirmed this is a common issue on your model year, caused by the filler tube lacking protective undercoating that would prevent rust and corrosion. Fixing this typically involves replacing the fuel filler tube with a properly coated replacement or applying protective coating to prevent further leaks.

Your fuel filler neck has rusted through, causing gasoline to leak onto your garage floor and while you're driving or filling up the tank. The dealership can replace the rusted fuel filler neck to stop the leak. This is reportedly a common issue with this vehicle model.

Your car's gas tank filler pipe has rusted completely through, which means it has developed holes or breaks in the metal. This can cause fuel to leak out or make it difficult to refuel your vehicle. The rusted filler pipe will likely need to be replaced.

VEHICLE FUEL FILL TUBE ROTTED RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. *MR THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF GAS IN THE GARAGE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IF THE TANK WAS KEPT ON 1/2 TO 3/4 FULL, THE LEAK WOULD CEASE. THE MECHANIC HAD JUST FIXED THE SAME PROBLEM ON A SUBARU, A WEEK PRIOR AND HAD SINCE REPEATED THAT TASK AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT SUBARU COVER THE COSTS INCURRED. *SCC ALSO THE WIPER BLADES WERE REPLACED. *JB

CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT O RINGS WERE LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE FRONT CRANK SEAL NEEDED REPLACED. *AK *JB