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Subaru News and Notes

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters.

We try to boil down it to the most important bits and pieces -- the recalls, service bulletins, and lawsuits that can help you solve you car problems. Interested in getting these quick story bits as an email? Signup over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Subaru is issuing a recall for some loose knee guards that are there to provide additional protection for drivers wearing their seat belts in a crash.

    The 2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles are equipped with knee guard brackets that may not be properly attached to the steering beam assemblies.

    Posted on
    October 21, 2016
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  2. Bolts on the 2017 Outback's front brake calipers, wheel hubs, and right stabilizer clamps, weren't properly tightened during assembly.

    You don't have to be a craftsman to know, stuff starts falling off real quick when bolts come undone. The recalled Outbacks were built between June 20, 2016, and June 23, 2016.

    Posted on
    September 11, 2016
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  3. This latest round of Takata recalls has been split into what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling "zones" across the country.

    See the full list of recalled vehicles.

    Posted on
    May 28, 2016
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  4. Subaru owners are being told to park their cars and not drive until they can get it fixed. Why?

    Because "turning the steering wheel (of the 2016-2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback) may have no effect on the direction of the wheels" Oh, that's a problem.

    Posted on
    May 12, 2016
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  5. Burning through a quart of oil every 2,500 miles is a drag. Blowing up your engine because you pushed it to 2,600 miles is an even bigger drag.

    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.

    Posted on
    May 5, 2016
    Tagged
    #lawsuit
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  6. Subaru Outback owners are seeing red. Well, technically they're not seeing anything and that's the problem.

    Posted on
    May 2, 2016
    Tagged
    #lawsuit
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  7. Owners of a turbocharged WRX or Forester may want to put the brakes on for a while.

    The 2015-2016 Subaru WRX and Forester 2.0XT have turbocharger air intake ducts that may crack and cause problems with engine performance while driving.

    Posted on
    April 4, 2016
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  8. Let's face it --- there are a lot of dangerous things that can go wrong with your car.

    Having your hood fly open and slam into the windshield while driving? That definitely ranks up there.

    Posted on
    February 11, 2016
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  9. Subaru has agreed to settle a lawsuit that says certain cars require a small fortune to keep the engine full of oil.

    The plaintiffs say there aren't enough dead dinosaurs and other fossil fuels to keep these engines fed.

    Posted on
    January 12, 2016
    Tagged
    #lawsuit
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  10. Subaru is recalling 3,200 brand new vehicles for a problem that could eventually lead to a fire.

    Subaru says proper tightening procedures weren't followed for the nuts that secure the propeller shaft to the rear differential. The automaker blames the problem on an improper use of the torque wrench.

    Posted on
    December 13, 2015
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
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