The cam carriers for my vehicle are leaking oil. This is an incredible common, seemingly almost guaranteed, issue with these vehicles from Subaru at the 75-90k mile mark. The carrier are dripping oil, so worse than seeping, but not pouring. This runs the risk of the engine bleeding oil fast and running dry without checking oil l…
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The cam carriers for my vehicle are leaking oil. This is an incredible common, seemingly almost guaranteed, issue with these vehicles from Subaru at the 75-90k mile mark. The carrier are dripping oil, so worse than seeping, but not pouring. This runs the risk of the engine bleeding oil fast and running dry without checking oil levels every week or so and carrying extra emergency oil. This is a huge safety risk and given the proliferation of this issue across subaru vehicles and the CVT it needs to be addressed by SOA. There are no warning lights for this issue and this would not have been caught if I hadn't gone to the dealership for a general car inspection as I suspected something may be wrong. The problem has been reproduced at other shops/dealerships and is a very common almost guaranteed issue with these vehicles.
NHTSA ODI #11742031
Mileage unknown · Jan 6, 2025
Unknown Or Other
There is what looks to be water spots inside the radio screen causing the radio to malfunction. After reading online this is happening to many cars my same year and the website mentioned a recall for this issue. I have less than 60,000 miles on my car.
NHTSA ODI #11634458
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
The battery in my 2019 Subaru WRX failed after buying it brand new from the dealer, after less than 2 years of owning the vehicle. Almost one year later, my car now won't start if I leave it off for more than 24 hrs. In 2019 I left the car powered off for over a week and it started right up no hesitation. This is a huge problem …
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The battery in my 2019 Subaru WRX failed after buying it brand new from the dealer, after less than 2 years of owning the vehicle. Almost one year later, my car now won't start if I leave it off for more than 24 hrs. In 2019 I left the car powered off for over a week and it started right up no hesitation. This is a huge problem now as I work remotely and don't need to drive my car every day however I do need my brand new car to reliably START even if I haven't driven it for a day or so! I took it to the dealership and they state their battery diagnostics and the alternator both pass, and no software updates pertaining to an issue of this nature was available. I'm going back tomorrow for a tech to run "extended electrical diags" on it but I've read about this issue affecting SO MANY OTHERS that there is now a lawsuit about it! Wanted y'all to know I'm experiencing this as well. https://www.torquenews.com/1084/subaru-battery-drain-lawsuit-new-claims-now-include-forester-wrx-and-legacy/amp
NHTSA ODI #11492032
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
The STARLINK 7-inch Multimedia Plus unit gets locked-up, sometime not responsive to touch, skips around to different songs, in a phantom way scans different radio stations, disconnects phone calls.
NHTSA ODI #11480522
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2021
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
Without warning, my brand new car at 1000 miles was found battery dead in my garage. Towed to dealership, I was told that "I got a bad battery". Again, at 7000 miles, car found dead in my garage.
NHTSA ODI #11427117
12,000 miles · Jul 21, 2020
Unknown Or Other
THE SCREEN FREAKS OUT. IT FREEZES, JACKS UP THE VOLUME SOMETIMES AND JUST FEELS LIKE THE SCREEN HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT GOES BLACK SOMETIMES BUT OVERALL JUST FREEZING. ITS REALLY ANNOYING AND FRUSTRATING WHEN THE VOLUME STARTS BLARING OR DECIDES TO NOT LET YOU LISTEN TO IT AT ALL. IT'S USUALLY WHEN ITS IN MOTION. IT HAPPENS RA…
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THE SCREEN FREAKS OUT. IT FREEZES, JACKS UP THE VOLUME SOMETIMES AND JUST FEELS LIKE THE SCREEN HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT GOES BLACK SOMETIMES BUT OVERALL JUST FREEZING. ITS REALLY ANNOYING AND FRUSTRATING WHEN THE VOLUME STARTS BLARING OR DECIDES TO NOT LET YOU LISTEN TO IT AT ALL. IT'S USUALLY WHEN ITS IN MOTION. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY. I HAVE NOT NOTICED A PATTERN AS TO WHEN THE FAULTS HAPPEN.
NHTSA ODI #11340581
30,000 miles · Oct 15, 2019
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other
VERY SIMILAR ISSUES DESCRIBED IN PREVIOUS ENGINE FAILURES REPORTED. NEW CAR, OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR, SERVICED ON FREQUENT. THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOUD CLUNKY NOISE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. 7 WEEKS LATER STILL AT SUBARU AND DEALERSHIP NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUE BUT NOT STARTED TO SAY IT WAS DRIVER FAULT?
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
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