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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"The windhsields crack and chip at an alarming rate, but Subaru doesn't cover replacements under warranty if the issue is due to a defect. According to them the warranty only covers material or workmanship issues. Strange position to take, but ok.
While a few allegations were removed due to legal technacilities, the judge said dismissing the case entirely at this point would be premature.…
keep reading article "Subaru Windshield Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss"The automaker continues to blame drivers for the incidents, propmting a second class-action lawsuit to be filed in a matter of months.…
keep reading article "Subaru Continues to Ignore Unintended Acceleration Complaints, Leading to a Second Lawsuit"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"A new class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of owners with cars that may have unintended acceleration problems. This includes the 2012-2018 Forester, 2015-2019 Legacy, and 2015-2019 Outback.
One of the lead plaintiffs says they were driving slowly with the foot on the brake pedal, and as they were about to shift into PARK the vehicle surged forward causing a collision.…
keep reading article "Owners File a Class-Action Lawsuit Over Subaru's Unintended Acceleration Problems"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"appears to be Subaru's defense in court against a class-action cracked windshield lawsuit.…
keep reading article "Subaru Wants Windshield Lawsuit Dropped"The plaintiffs say the use of "acoustic glass" in the windshields seems to correspond with the uptick in complaints.…
keep reading article "Another Lawsuits Looks to Expand on Previous Cracked Windshield Suit"Additionally, the cost to replace the windshield skyrockets because the EyeSight system needs to be recalibrated each time.
keep reading article "Lawsuit Says Forester and Outbacks Have Windshields That Crack Spontaneously"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 found a capacitor on the circuit board and/or the actuator stroke sensor magnetic ring located in the control unit of electronic parking brake may crack over time.
Anyone else remember when parking brakes weren’t fancy and just worked? Those were good times.
keep reading article "Subaru Recalls Electronic Parking Brake That Might Not Engage"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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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"Luckily, Subaru unintentionally came up with a solution to that problem. Unfortunately, it's a massive safety risk and needs to be recalled immediately.…
keep reading article "Well, That's One Way to Thaw a Windshield"The 2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles are equipped with knee guard brackets that may not be properly attached to the steering beam assemblies.
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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.
keep reading article "New Outbacks Have Lots of Loose Bolts"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"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.…
keep reading article "Legacy and Outback Steering Wheels are Disengaging"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"Subaru Outback owner Kathleen O’Neill filed a lawsuit after allegedly experiencing numerous failures of exterior lighting, especially the headlights. The lawsuit says O’Neill purchased a new 2011 Subaru Outback and by the end of 2011, the left front headlight had failed followed by the right headlight in February 2012.
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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"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.
Looks like somebody in the Subaru factory is going back to "Torque Wrench 101." So how do some loose nuts lead to a fire? It's simple, really.…
keep reading article "Gas Leaks Blamed on Torque Wrench Usage in Factory"[Subaru] says the seal cap and seal may be deformed inside the propeller shaft yoke, a problem that can cause transmission fluid to leak.
That leaking transmission fluid can hit the hot exhaust pipe and start a fire. Car fires are no yoke.…
keep reading article "Transmission Leaks and Fires Prompt Recall"That's probably why some Legacy and Outback owners are so fed up with their dashboards.
A proposed class-action lawsuit says the dashboards were made with a defective material that fails in high heat or sunlight. It melts, becomes shiny, and creates a strong glare off the windshield.…
keep reading article "Blinding Dashboard Glare Lawsuit"If I owned that Subaru my anger would only be outweighed by how impressed I am he stuck the landing.…
keep reading article "Outback Passes the 'Throw a Camaro On It' Test"The update includes a Q&A that might be helpful to owners.…
keep reading article "An Update on the Excessive Oil Consumption Lawsuit"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"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"But next time you want to haul that Ski-Doo I'd recommend you Ski-Don't; at least until you get your trailer hitch fixed. Subaru says some of its Outbacks have an accessory trailer hitch problem and have issued a recall -- here's a breakdown of what you need to know.…
keep reading article "Outback Trailer Hitch Recall"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.