2004 Subaru WRX fuel system problems
The 2004 Subaru WRX has 35 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 76% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
35
Fuel System complaints
76%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN THE WEATHER WAS VERY COLD OUT, ABOUT 10F THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE GAS SMELL OUTSIDE THE CAR AND IN THE CABIN WHEN THE HVAC TURNED ON. THIS IS A FUEL LINE ISSUE WHICH IS KNOWN TO SUBARU - THERE IS A RECALL ON 2002-2003 WRX MODELS. HOWEVER THERE IS NO RECALL ON LATER MODELS SUCH AS MY 2004 WRX,…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2004 Subaru WRX have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2004 Subaru WRX fuel system — 76% 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.