2003 Subaru Forester fuel system problems
The 2003 Subaru Forester has 57 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
57
Fuel System complaints
24%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2003 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the 2003 Subaru Forester fuel system — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.