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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 reading article "Single Factory Worker Linked to Latest Transmission Recall for 2021 Impreza and Outback"Well, almost all citizens.…
keep reading article "Quebec Joins the Lawsuit Party Against DENSO"that 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 reading article "What About the Rest Of Us? Lawsuit Wonder Why Subaru's Fuel Pump Recall Skipped Over 188,000 Owners"Stuff like the backup camera freezing, the radio failing, and the screen going blank.…
keep reading article "A Settlement for Certain Starlink Repairs Has Been Approved"The recall will replace the pumps in certain vehicles but a new Canadian lawsuit says that doesn't go far enough.…
keep reading article "Canadian Lawsuit Wants More Transparency with the Denso Fuel Pump Recall"The impellers inside the pumps may have been excessively exposed to a drying agent during manufacturing.…
keep reading article "Over 200,000 Subaru Vehicles Recalled Because their Denso Fuel Pumps Are Failing"This 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 reading article "The Latest 783,000 Subaru Vehicles Recalled with Takata Inflators"Subaru 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 reading article "New Year, New Takata Recalls. Because, Of Course There Is."A 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 reading article "Subaru Extends Their CVT Warranty, but it’s a Limited Time Offer"Plaintiff 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 reading article "Lack of Fuel Pressure Causes Stalling in the 2017 Impreza"Subaru 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 reading article "Legacy Recalled For Rear View Screens That Go Blank or Freeze Up"By now I'm guessing you've heard about the dangers of Takata airbags, but let's go over a quick recap.…
keep reading article "Subaru Can’t Escape Another Takata Recall"Those engines have a secondary air injection pump that can overheat, melt, and catch fire.…
keep reading article "Turbocharged Engines Recalled to Stop Overheating Pump"See 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 reading article "Subaru Recalls 383,000 Vehicles with Takata Airbags"So 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 reading article "Subaru Excessive Oil Consumption Lawsuit Settled, Here's the Details"The plaintiffs say there aren't enough dead dinosaurs and other fossil fuels to keep these engines fed.…
keep reading article "An Oil Consumption Settlement is on the Way"in 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 reading article "Heads up down below! Multiple models recalled electrical issues in Australia"The update includes a Q&A that might be helpful to owners.…
keep reading article "An Update on the Excessive Oil Consumption Lawsuit"It 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 reading article "Subaru EyeSight Fails to Automatically Detect Objects in the Road"That identification is used to determine whether or not to deploy the airbag in a crash.…
keep reading article "Impreza's OCS Isn't Working"By that I mean Subaru's recall of 660,000 vehicles for rusted brake lines that could cause a sudden loss of braking. …
keep reading article "Subaru recalls 200k cars for more corrosion in the brakes"The 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 reading article "Rusted Brake Lines Recall"The 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.