1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,400 miles

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problem #2

Aug 082013

Impreza 4-cyl

  • 142,800 miles
Outside air temperature was moderate(75F), but engine was cold. Upon engine start strong smell of gasoline in cabin and in engine bay around the passenger side intake manifold.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 272003

Impreza

  • 56,000 miles
2003 Subaru Impreza, 56,000K with leaking head gasket (both sides) and rod knock. Well maintained car with well-documented service history. Recommend replacement of short block/head gaskets. Same issue and same engine as addressed in phase II EJ25 head gasket leak / wwp-99 service campaign - cooling system conditioner. Extensive documentation of similar issues with 2003 2.5L engines (example: allwheeldriveauto.com/Subaru-head-gasket-problems-explained/). claim filed with Subaru of America (file # [xxx]) which is currently under investigation. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

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