Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / WRX / 2002

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 006056545 Incident Date: Feb, 16 2006
Consumer's City: SEATTLE Consumer's State: WA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: WRX Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JF1GG29602G Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 18 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 31 2004
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: During cold starts (<35f), there is a very strong raw fuel smell leaking into the cabin. this is resolved by switching to recirc. the smell is even stronger outside towards the front of the car. the fuel smell goes away about 10-15 minutes of driving. *jb this has happened during the last two winters in seattle.