When the gas tank is filled above half a tank, fuel leaks onto the ground in large amounts near the rear of the vehicle. This is extremely dangerous since a spark or cigarette would cause an explosion.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

My fuel filler rusted off @ the fuel tank causing it to leak on the ground when the tank is nearly full.I have read other complaints about this problem.it's a big job for a diy.you need to drop the rear differential, drive shaft, muffler, etc..is this something Subaru covers cost wise?

- Pownal, VT, USA

Gasoline filler tube on Subaru Legacy models (1994 & 1997) rust out and cause very serious danger from possible fire/explosion due to leaking fuel. This appears to be a very common problem for Subaru owners and costly ($350+) to repair. This part was replaced on both a 1994 and a 1997 Subaru Legacy and the repair shop indicated that this is a common problem that they have dealt with quite often. I feel the problem is very dangerous and should be addressed by the manufacturer.

- Sandy Hook, CT, USA

After a gas fill-up, I noted a large wet spot under the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Because it smells like gas, I took it to my authorized Subaru mechanic and was advised that the filler neck was loose. In order to fix the manufacturer deflective, he would have to remove the rear axle. Since the car is 11 years old with over 83K miles, the car is of course out of warranty. However, in my option, my 1997 Subaru Legacy GT sedan is now considered unsafe to drive under any speed. I recommended that Subaru takes the initiate by issuing a recall before someone dies as result of this manufacturer deflective.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Subaru Legacy. The vehicle is leaking gasoline from the filler tube. The dealer stated that the repair would be the contact's responsibility because there was no safety recall. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 140,000 and failure mileage was 136,000.

- Athens, WV, USA