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They say "a single associate" was found using "an improper torque wrench technique" while tightening a cable nut in the CVT select lever of the 2021 Impreza and Outback. That's going to be an awkward next performance review. If left loose, the gear selector may not function properly.…
keep readingWell, almost all citizens.…
keep readingthat are at risk of stalling out because of a defect in their Denso fuel pumps. But did they skip over another 188,000 vehicles with the same risks?…
keep readingStuff like the backup camera freezing, the radio failing, and the screen going blank.…
keep readingThe recall will replace the pumps in certain vehicles but a new Canadian lawsuit says that doesn't go far enough.…
keep readingThe impellers inside the pumps may have been excessively exposed to a drying agent during manufacturing.…
keep readingThis campaign is part of an industry-wide effort involving more than a dozen automakers and 1.7 million vehicles. The chemical inside of Takata airbag inflators can become unstable over time, leading to violent and sometimes deadly airbag deployments. The recall is for both driver and passenger side inflators in certain 2010-2014 model years, but is limited to certain states.
keep readingSubaru customers also complain about turning off the engines with the Starlink screens frozen, resulting in drained batteries that strand drivers. In addition, there is a clear and present safety issue if a driver relies on a frozen backup camera screen believing the image is in real time.
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The automaker is recalling 230,000 vehicles to replace their passenger-side airbag inflators.…
keep readingA Subaru transmission warranty extension has been issued for 2010-2015 Legacy and Outback, 2012-2015 Impreza, 2013-2015 Crosstrek, 2014-2015 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2014-2015 Forester and 2015 WRX vehicles, all equipped with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).
However, it’s a limited time offer. Inspections or repairs need to be completed by July 31, 2018.
keep readingPlaintiff Joy Diane Shuey says she purchased a new 2015 Subaru Forester, but about a month later she took the SUV back to the dealer because of a fuel odor and an illuminated check engine light.
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According to the automaker, while the car is stopped or moving slowly the winterized fuel begins to vaporize in the lines under higher ambient temperatures.
When vapor builds up, the fuel pressure goes down which leads to rough idling, stalling, or even a problem starting the engine.…
keep readingSubaru will recall more than 25,000 of the 2017 Imprezas to fix the issue.
While both situations are frustrating, a frozen screen seems particularly dangerous – it might give you the impression that the area behind you is clear, when it really isn't.…
keep readingBy now I'm guessing you've heard about the dangers of Takata airbags, but let's go over a quick recap.…
keep readingThose engines have a secondary air injection pump that can overheat, melt, and catch fire.…
keep readingSee the full list of recalled vehicles.
Takata's metal inflators are at risk of exploding because they don't contain a drying agent called desiccate. Over time, the ammonium nitrate inside the inflator can become unstable when exposed to heat and humidity. If they do explode during an airbag deployment, metal shrapnel shoots throughout the cabin, injuring or killing the people inside.…
keep readingSo it's no wonder Subaru owners filed a lawsuit in 2014 over worn out piston rings, excessive oil consumption, and the frowns associated with an $8000 repair bill.…
keep readingThe plaintiffs say there aren't enough dead dinosaurs and other fossil fuels to keep these engines fed.…
keep readingin Australia for a manufacturing defect in the steering column. It’s not known if these vehicles will be recalled in the U.S. or other global markets.
keep readingThe update includes a Q&A that might be helpful to owners.…
keep readingIt involves airbags, metal and phone chargers. Subaru is recalling the cars after finding what can only be described as a strange cause for the airbag failures. The automaker says the airbag occupant detection system can fail if a front seat passenger uses a cell phone or other device that is plugged into the power outlet.
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EyeSight is Subaru's advanced collision avoidance system that is always looking ahead and making sure the path is clear. Well, except when it's not. A defective switch that activates the brake lights can fail and that, in turn, tells the pre-collision system to "take five."…
keep readingThat identification is used to determine whether or not to deploy the airbag in a crash.…
keep readingBy that I mean Subaru's recall of 660,000 vehicles for rusted brake lines that could cause a sudden loss of braking. …
keep readingThe recall only affects Subarus sold in cold-weather states ... so basically all of them. This isn't Subaru's first brake line rusting rodeo, either. Full details can be found on our site, but here's a breakdown of what you need to know.…
keep readingThe best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.