2002 Subaru Legacy Engine problems

Extreme gas smell in cold weather until car heats up when running heat/defrost. Known issue in other models that warranted a recall.

When the vehicle starts going around 55 - 60 mph, the car starts shaking vigorously. The wheel also shakes which also concerns me. Moreover, when I start to slow the car down, a rattling noise constantly shakes my car including my wheel from side to side. I think there might be an alignment problem with my vehicle since my check engine light turns on and off frequently.

A strong fuel smell began entering the car through the heating vents on the car. This has only been noticeable since the temperature dropped below 25 degrees fahrenheit. There was a also a noticeable trail of gasoline in the snow following the car. *Tr

When starting the vehicle "cold" in cold outdoor temperatures (10 f or below) there is a very strong smell of raw gasoline in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The odor is coming into the passenger compartment via the heating/cooling vents; if the heating/cooling fan is turned off the passenger compartment does not become filled with gasoline fumes. The odor is strong enough that I am concerned about the possibility of a fire. The odor is strong enough that after driving the vehicle after a cold weather...

Car had been parked for 2 1/2 days. On cold start it made a horrible noise, check engine light came on and car died. I towed it to an auto repair shop. They said noise was internal motor noise. I authorized r&r of the oil pan and the found the #3 rod bearing spun. This vehicle has never been abused nor neglected and I have service records showing every service done on time. All oil changes were done every 3500 miles. Also.. At 92k miles my car developed a head gasket leak. Subaru has a warranty extension for 99-2002 subaru legacy headgaskets up to 8 years or 100,000 miles. Subaru declined coverage on my vehicle due to vin # being outside of vin # group they had extended. *Tr

Engine began leaking coolant at an accelerated level. Online research yielded a campaign for repairs that extends the warranty of the known issue. The wwp-99 campaign coverage was denied by the manufacturer. *Tr

Started with a burning smell, when having my car inspected, I was advised that I head a small head gasket leak. (My car was recalled and had the stop leak put in it) obviously it didn't work. The leak is worse and I am scheduling an appointment, wondering where the money is going to come from to fix a problem subaru was aware of , ie. The recall! *Tr

Coolant leak. Dealer unsuccessfully attempted to seal. Dealer replaced one of two head gaskets($1328.00). Dealer denied any recall. Found subaru service program wwp-99 on internet, same model year, engine and problem. Dealer and subaru are denying any responsibility saying car not included in vin range. *Nm

LEAKING HEAD GASKET. *JB

For 30000 miles motor was quiet then developed a severe knock on cold start up that always lasts until the car warms up. *Jb

1) Check engine light lit;2) hesitation at dangerous times, especially through turns, occasional backfiring;3) three times in shop for warranty work, replacing air/fuel ratio sensor and reprogramming ecm/ecu/pcm. *Ak

While driving the vehicle at any speed without warning, the vehicle would stall. The consumer made contact with the dealer. Please provide any further details. *Ph

Problems with vehicle's braking system, rear tire, whistling noises coming from door and oil leak.*Mr the dealership repaired everything except the wheel. The rear hatch was adjusted for whistling noises, and the brakes were dusted off to repair the brake system. The oil filter was replaced and the seat bolts were tightened to eliminated the seats from moving while driving. *Ph *jb

Consumer states that while driving at 35mph and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Nlm the consumer is experiencing the following; hesitated(severe) on acceleration (especially when the engine is cold/even after warmed up), there's a wind noise coming from the roof/roof rack-and happens at speeds over 20 mph/very noisy, a creaking noise coming from the left front of the vehicle-mostly when making turns, backing out of the driveway(maybe...

Once warmed up, the vechicle idles very low at 300-400 rpm's and stalls out. *Mj

Vehicle stalls whiles driving and does not immediately restart. Dealer can not identify problem with car. The car has stalled repeatedly, at least 3 times in our possession, and several times while in the dealer's possession.