Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
5 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: WTD-65
Recall Date: May 11, 2016
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: WQV-57
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2015
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: WQU-56
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2015
Consumer Complaints
182 ComplaintsSubaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
TIRES
Potential Consequences:
OUCH!! MARCH 20, 2019!!!
Corrective Action:
OUCH!! MARCH 20, 2019!!!
Additional Notes:
OUCH!! MARCH 20, 2019!!!
Mfg Campaign: 11203026
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
CHILD SEAT
Potential Consequences:
OUCH!! MARCH 20, 2019!!!
Corrective Action:
OUCH!! MARCH 20, 2019!!!
Additional Notes:
OUCH!! MARCH 20, 2019!!!
Mfg Campaign: 11203026
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
MAY OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 294. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK. I STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. I CALLED SIS IT'S A D ASKED IF WAS A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS TOLD NO. I THEN HAD THEM TO THE CAR TO SUBARU OF AMERICA IN ORLAND PARK IL. WHEN THE CAR WAS FROSTED TOLD I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD BE FIX IT WAS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. SUBARU OF AMERICA THEN CONTACTED ME SAYING THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT SO IT WOULDN'T BE FIXED. ONCE THEY FOUND OUT I WAS BLACK. I FILED A BETTER BUSINESS REPORT SUBARU STILL DENIED THE CLAIM TELLING TO USE MY INSURANCE MY INSUWPULDNT PAY SAID IT DEFECT PART. SUBARU FAILED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEFORE DENYING THE CLAIM. SUBARU IMMEDIATELY BLAMED ME BUT NEVER CHECKING THE PROBLEM. ONCE I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK. IT WAS IN WORST CONDITION. THE CAR CANE BACK IN WORST CONDITIONS BUMPER PEELING FENDER SMASHED. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS MY FAULT THE CAR CAME BACK WORST. THAT INTERFERED WITH THE OTHER THINGS IN WARRANTY BEING REPAIRED L WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BIG C. IN 2017 NOW BACK TO OK HEALTH I CAN PROCEED WITH PROCESS. I RENTED CARS FOR A YEAR AND THEN EVENTUALLY BROUGHT ONE. I NEED SUBARU TO REPAIR THE CAR I WANT TO KEEP IT.
Corrective Action:
MAY OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 294. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK. I STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. I CALLED SIS IT'S A D ASKED IF WAS A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS TOLD NO. I THEN HAD THEM TO THE CAR TO SUBARU OF AMERICA IN ORLAND PARK IL. WHEN THE CAR WAS FROSTED TOLD I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD BE FIX IT WAS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. SUBARU OF AMERICA THEN CONTACTED ME SAYING THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT SO IT WOULDN'T BE FIXED. ONCE THEY FOUND OUT I WAS BLACK. I FILED A BETTER BUSINESS REPORT SUBARU STILL DENIED THE CLAIM TELLING TO USE MY INSURANCE MY INSUWPULDNT PAY SAID IT DEFECT PART. SUBARU FAILED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEFORE DENYING THE CLAIM. SUBARU IMMEDIATELY BLAMED ME BUT NEVER CHECKING THE PROBLEM. ONCE I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK. IT WAS IN WORST CONDITION. THE CAR CANE BACK IN WORST CONDITIONS BUMPER PEELING FENDER SMASHED. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS MY FAULT THE CAR CAME BACK WORST. THAT INTERFERED WITH THE OTHER THINGS IN WARRANTY BEING REPAIRED L WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BIG C. IN 2017 NOW BACK TO OK HEALTH I CAN PROCEED WITH PROCESS. I RENTED CARS FOR A YEAR AND THEN EVENTUALLY BROUGHT ONE. I NEED SUBARU TO REPAIR THE CAR I WANT TO KEEP IT.
Additional Notes:
MAY OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 294. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK. I STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. I CALLED SIS IT'S A D ASKED IF WAS A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS TOLD NO. I THEN HAD THEM TO THE CAR TO SUBARU OF AMERICA IN ORLAND PARK IL. WHEN THE CAR WAS FROSTED TOLD I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD BE FIX IT WAS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. SUBARU OF AMERICA THEN CONTACTED ME SAYING THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT SO IT WOULDN'T BE FIXED. ONCE THEY FOUND OUT I WAS BLACK. I FILED A BETTER BUSINESS REPORT SUBARU STILL DENIED THE CLAIM TELLING TO USE MY INSURANCE MY INSUWPULDNT PAY SAID IT DEFECT PART. SUBARU FAILED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEFORE DENYING THE CLAIM. SUBARU IMMEDIATELY BLAMED ME BUT NEVER CHECKING THE PROBLEM. ONCE I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK. IT WAS IN WORST CONDITION. THE CAR CANE BACK IN WORST CONDITIONS BUMPER PEELING FENDER SMASHED. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS MY FAULT THE CAR CAME BACK WORST. THAT INTERFERED WITH THE OTHER THINGS IN WARRANTY BEING REPAIRED L WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BIG C. IN 2017 NOW BACK TO OK HEALTH I CAN PROCEED WITH PROCESS. I RENTED CARS FOR A YEAR AND THEN EVENTUALLY BROUGHT ONE. I NEED SUBARU TO REPAIR THE CAR I WANT TO KEEP IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11193110
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
MAY OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 294. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK. I STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. I CALLED SIS IT'S A D ASKED IF WAS A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS TOLD NO. I THEN HAD THEM TO THE CAR TO SUBARU OF AMERICA IN ORLAND PARK IL. WHEN THE CAR WAS FROSTED TOLD I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD BE FIX IT WAS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. SUBARU OF AMERICA THEN CONTACTED ME SAYING THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT SO IT WOULDN'T BE FIXED. ONCE THEY FOUND OUT I WAS BLACK. I FILED A BETTER BUSINESS REPORT SUBARU STILL DENIED THE CLAIM TELLING TO USE MY INSURANCE MY INSUWPULDNT PAY SAID IT DEFECT PART. SUBARU FAILED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEFORE DENYING THE CLAIM. SUBARU IMMEDIATELY BLAMED ME BUT NEVER CHECKING THE PROBLEM. ONCE I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK. IT WAS IN WORST CONDITION. THE CAR CANE BACK IN WORST CONDITIONS BUMPER PEELING FENDER SMASHED. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS MY FAULT THE CAR CAME BACK WORST. THAT INTERFERED WITH THE OTHER THINGS IN WARRANTY BEING REPAIRED L WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BIG C. IN 2017 NOW BACK TO OK HEALTH I CAN PROCEED WITH PROCESS. I RENTED CARS FOR A YEAR AND THEN EVENTUALLY BROUGHT ONE. I NEED SUBARU TO REPAIR THE CAR I WANT TO KEEP IT.
Corrective Action:
MAY OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 294. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK. I STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. I CALLED SIS IT'S A D ASKED IF WAS A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS TOLD NO. I THEN HAD THEM TO THE CAR TO SUBARU OF AMERICA IN ORLAND PARK IL. WHEN THE CAR WAS FROSTED TOLD I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD BE FIX IT WAS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. SUBARU OF AMERICA THEN CONTACTED ME SAYING THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT SO IT WOULDN'T BE FIXED. ONCE THEY FOUND OUT I WAS BLACK. I FILED A BETTER BUSINESS REPORT SUBARU STILL DENIED THE CLAIM TELLING TO USE MY INSURANCE MY INSUWPULDNT PAY SAID IT DEFECT PART. SUBARU FAILED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEFORE DENYING THE CLAIM. SUBARU IMMEDIATELY BLAMED ME BUT NEVER CHECKING THE PROBLEM. ONCE I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK. IT WAS IN WORST CONDITION. THE CAR CANE BACK IN WORST CONDITIONS BUMPER PEELING FENDER SMASHED. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS MY FAULT THE CAR CAME BACK WORST. THAT INTERFERED WITH THE OTHER THINGS IN WARRANTY BEING REPAIRED L WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BIG C. IN 2017 NOW BACK TO OK HEALTH I CAN PROCEED WITH PROCESS. I RENTED CARS FOR A YEAR AND THEN EVENTUALLY BROUGHT ONE. I NEED SUBARU TO REPAIR THE CAR I WANT TO KEEP IT.
Additional Notes:
MAY OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 294. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK. I STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. I CALLED SIS IT'S A D ASKED IF WAS A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS TOLD NO. I THEN HAD THEM TO THE CAR TO SUBARU OF AMERICA IN ORLAND PARK IL. WHEN THE CAR WAS FROSTED TOLD I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD BE FIX IT WAS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. SUBARU OF AMERICA THEN CONTACTED ME SAYING THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT SO IT WOULDN'T BE FIXED. ONCE THEY FOUND OUT I WAS BLACK. I FILED A BETTER BUSINESS REPORT SUBARU STILL DENIED THE CLAIM TELLING TO USE MY INSURANCE MY INSUWPULDNT PAY SAID IT DEFECT PART. SUBARU FAILED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEFORE DENYING THE CLAIM. SUBARU IMMEDIATELY BLAMED ME BUT NEVER CHECKING THE PROBLEM. ONCE I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK. IT WAS IN WORST CONDITION. THE CAR CANE BACK IN WORST CONDITIONS BUMPER PEELING FENDER SMASHED. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS MY FAULT THE CAR CAME BACK WORST. THAT INTERFERED WITH THE OTHER THINGS IN WARRANTY BEING REPAIRED L WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BIG C. IN 2017 NOW BACK TO OK HEALTH I CAN PROCEED WITH PROCESS. I RENTED CARS FOR A YEAR AND THEN EVENTUALLY BROUGHT ONE. I NEED SUBARU TO REPAIR THE CAR I WANT TO KEEP IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11193110
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
NOTICED YESTERDAY THAT MY 2016 SUBARU LEGACY WAS MAKING NOISE WHILE LOWERING WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE. I CALLED SUBARU TO SCHEDULE A APPOINTMENT FOR THE TO CHECK THE WINDOW THEY ANALYZED THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED ME IT WAS A WINDOW REGULATOR GOING BAD BUT COULDNT EXPLAIN WHY A TWO YEAR OLD BARELY DRIVEN NEW VEHICLE REGULATOR WOULD GO OUT? I RECEIVED NO ANSWER.
Corrective Action:
NOTICED YESTERDAY THAT MY 2016 SUBARU LEGACY WAS MAKING NOISE WHILE LOWERING WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE. I CALLED SUBARU TO SCHEDULE A APPOINTMENT FOR THE TO CHECK THE WINDOW THEY ANALYZED THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED ME IT WAS A WINDOW REGULATOR GOING BAD BUT COULDNT EXPLAIN WHY A TWO YEAR OLD BARELY DRIVEN NEW VEHICLE REGULATOR WOULD GO OUT? I RECEIVED NO ANSWER.
Additional Notes:
NOTICED YESTERDAY THAT MY 2016 SUBARU LEGACY WAS MAKING NOISE WHILE LOWERING WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE. I CALLED SUBARU TO SCHEDULE A APPOINTMENT FOR THE TO CHECK THE WINDOW THEY ANALYZED THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED ME IT WAS A WINDOW REGULATOR GOING BAD BUT COULDNT EXPLAIN WHY A TWO YEAR OLD BARELY DRIVEN NEW VEHICLE REGULATOR WOULD GO OUT? I RECEIVED NO ANSWER.
Mfg Campaign: 11186683
Recall Date: Mar 13, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACKED UNDER PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND HAS NOW SPREAD ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF MY WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I NOTICED IT
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACKED UNDER PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND HAS NOW SPREAD ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF MY WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I NOTICED IT
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACKED UNDER PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND HAS NOW SPREAD ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF MY WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I NOTICED IT
Mfg Campaign: 11165774
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CVT TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AFTER THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVAL FOR FLUID CHANGES IN THE CVT, FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. FAILURE AT 64,800 AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ON 12/28/2018. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND THEY PERFORMED A CLEANING OF CARBON BUILD UP AND CHECKED THE FLUID LEVELS AND RESET EVERYTHING. SUBARU CLAIMED THE COMPUTER WAS ERASED BECAUSE THE CAR WOULDN'T START ONCE AND HAD BEEN CHARGED. DEALERSHIP DECLARED EVERYTHING WAS CORRECT AND ROADWORTHY. PICKED UP CAR ON 1/1/2019 AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES OF DRIVING, THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE, 01/01/2019. VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED INTO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AGAIN ON 1/2/2019. TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 70 MPH AND CAUSING A SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN BEING HIT FROM THE REAR OR LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
CVT TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AFTER THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVAL FOR FLUID CHANGES IN THE CVT, FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. FAILURE AT 64,800 AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ON 12/28/2018. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND THEY PERFORMED A CLEANING OF CARBON BUILD UP AND CHECKED THE FLUID LEVELS AND RESET EVERYTHING. SUBARU CLAIMED THE COMPUTER WAS ERASED BECAUSE THE CAR WOULDN'T START ONCE AND HAD BEEN CHARGED. DEALERSHIP DECLARED EVERYTHING WAS CORRECT AND ROADWORTHY. PICKED UP CAR ON 1/1/2019 AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES OF DRIVING, THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE, 01/01/2019. VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED INTO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AGAIN ON 1/2/2019. TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 70 MPH AND CAUSING A SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN BEING HIT FROM THE REAR OR LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
CVT TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AFTER THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVAL FOR FLUID CHANGES IN THE CVT, FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. FAILURE AT 64,800 AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ON 12/28/2018. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND THEY PERFORMED A CLEANING OF CARBON BUILD UP AND CHECKED THE FLUID LEVELS AND RESET EVERYTHING. SUBARU CLAIMED THE COMPUTER WAS ERASED BECAUSE THE CAR WOULDN'T START ONCE AND HAD BEEN CHARGED. DEALERSHIP DECLARED EVERYTHING WAS CORRECT AND ROADWORTHY. PICKED UP CAR ON 1/1/2019 AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES OF DRIVING, THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE, 01/01/2019. VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED INTO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AGAIN ON 1/2/2019. TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 70 MPH AND CAUSING A SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN BEING HIT FROM THE REAR OR LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11164462
Recall Date: Jan 2, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR GOT STUCK UPON ACTIVATION FOR THE FIRST TIME. UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM OUTSIDE. GOODYEAR TIRES EAGLE LS 2 225/50-18 ARE COMPLETELY DRY ROTTEN . THE RIDE IS TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE.
Corrective Action:
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR GOT STUCK UPON ACTIVATION FOR THE FIRST TIME. UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM OUTSIDE. GOODYEAR TIRES EAGLE LS 2 225/50-18 ARE COMPLETELY DRY ROTTEN . THE RIDE IS TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE.
Additional Notes:
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR GOT STUCK UPON ACTIVATION FOR THE FIRST TIME. UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM OUTSIDE. GOODYEAR TIRES EAGLE LS 2 225/50-18 ARE COMPLETELY DRY ROTTEN . THE RIDE IS TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11163946
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR GOT STUCK UPON ACTIVATION FOR THE FIRST TIME. UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM OUTSIDE. GOODYEAR TIRES EAGLE LS 2 225/50-18 ARE COMPLETELY DRY ROTTEN . THE RIDE IS TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE.
Corrective Action:
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR GOT STUCK UPON ACTIVATION FOR THE FIRST TIME. UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM OUTSIDE. GOODYEAR TIRES EAGLE LS 2 225/50-18 ARE COMPLETELY DRY ROTTEN . THE RIDE IS TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE.
Additional Notes:
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR GOT STUCK UPON ACTIVATION FOR THE FIRST TIME. UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM OUTSIDE. GOODYEAR TIRES EAGLE LS 2 225/50-18 ARE COMPLETELY DRY ROTTEN . THE RIDE IS TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11163946
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON A MAIN TOWN ROAD. AND WAS REAR ENDED AT UNDER 20 MPH. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE SEAT BELT KEPT PROPERLY RESTRAINED ME.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON A MAIN TOWN ROAD. AND WAS REAR ENDED AT UNDER 20 MPH. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE SEAT BELT KEPT PROPERLY RESTRAINED ME.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON A MAIN TOWN ROAD. AND WAS REAR ENDED AT UNDER 20 MPH. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE SEAT BELT KEPT PROPERLY RESTRAINED ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11151830
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
XMRADIO STOPPED WORKING IN THE CAR AFTER XMRADIO DID AN UPDATE. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IT IS DUE TO SUBARU AND NOT XMRADIO. THIS PROBLEM IS EFFECTING A LOT OF CARS AND THE WAY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER AFTER MID DECEMBER TO GET AN UPDATE AT OUR COST. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON 2 MNTHS ALREADY AND NO WORD FROM XMRADIO ABOUT THIS HAS COME TO US. IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS EFFECTING ALL OF SUBARU CARS FROM ABOUT 2015 AND NEWER. EVEN THOUGH NO UPGRADES WERE DONE TO THE RADIO AND THE DEALER CAN NOT FIX IT WITH THE UPGRADE OR THE FACTORY RESET THAT XMRADIO SAYS TO DO.
Corrective Action:
XMRADIO STOPPED WORKING IN THE CAR AFTER XMRADIO DID AN UPDATE. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IT IS DUE TO SUBARU AND NOT XMRADIO. THIS PROBLEM IS EFFECTING A LOT OF CARS AND THE WAY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER AFTER MID DECEMBER TO GET AN UPDATE AT OUR COST. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON 2 MNTHS ALREADY AND NO WORD FROM XMRADIO ABOUT THIS HAS COME TO US. IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS EFFECTING ALL OF SUBARU CARS FROM ABOUT 2015 AND NEWER. EVEN THOUGH NO UPGRADES WERE DONE TO THE RADIO AND THE DEALER CAN NOT FIX IT WITH THE UPGRADE OR THE FACTORY RESET THAT XMRADIO SAYS TO DO.
Additional Notes:
XMRADIO STOPPED WORKING IN THE CAR AFTER XMRADIO DID AN UPDATE. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IT IS DUE TO SUBARU AND NOT XMRADIO. THIS PROBLEM IS EFFECTING A LOT OF CARS AND THE WAY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER AFTER MID DECEMBER TO GET AN UPDATE AT OUR COST. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON 2 MNTHS ALREADY AND NO WORD FROM XMRADIO ABOUT THIS HAS COME TO US. IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS EFFECTING ALL OF SUBARU CARS FROM ABOUT 2015 AND NEWER. EVEN THOUGH NO UPGRADES WERE DONE TO THE RADIO AND THE DEALER CAN NOT FIX IT WITH THE UPGRADE OR THE FACTORY RESET THAT XMRADIO SAYS TO DO.
Mfg Campaign: 11144579
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
EYESIGHT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DETECT A STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT AT ALL DIFFERENT SPEEDS. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IF YOU COME UP ON A COMPLETELY STOPPED VEHICLE THE EYESIGHT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DETECT THE VEHICLE A DRIVER ACTION IS NECESSARY TO STOP THE CAR. THE SYSTEM WORKS FINE IF THE CAR IN FRONT IS MOVING.
Corrective Action:
EYESIGHT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DETECT A STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT AT ALL DIFFERENT SPEEDS. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IF YOU COME UP ON A COMPLETELY STOPPED VEHICLE THE EYESIGHT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DETECT THE VEHICLE A DRIVER ACTION IS NECESSARY TO STOP THE CAR. THE SYSTEM WORKS FINE IF THE CAR IN FRONT IS MOVING.
Additional Notes:
EYESIGHT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DETECT A STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT AT ALL DIFFERENT SPEEDS. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IF YOU COME UP ON A COMPLETELY STOPPED VEHICLE THE EYESIGHT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DETECT THE VEHICLE A DRIVER ACTION IS NECESSARY TO STOP THE CAR. THE SYSTEM WORKS FINE IF THE CAR IN FRONT IS MOVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11139176
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY BARRIERS AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD TOW THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY BARRIERS AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD TOW THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY BARRIERS AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD TOW THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11110715
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY BARRIERS AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD TOW THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY BARRIERS AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD TOW THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY BARRIERS AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND TRUNK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD TOW THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11110715
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MILD CONCUSSION FROM THE IMPACT AND MODERATE HEAD PAIN, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BILL RAPP SUBARU (3446 BURNET AVE, SYRACUSE, NY) WHERE IT WAS DEEMED OPERABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS DID NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH OF AN IMPACT TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MILD CONCUSSION FROM THE IMPACT AND MODERATE HEAD PAIN, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BILL RAPP SUBARU (3446 BURNET AVE, SYRACUSE, NY) WHERE IT WAS DEEMED OPERABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS DID NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH OF AN IMPACT TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MILD CONCUSSION FROM THE IMPACT AND MODERATE HEAD PAIN, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BILL RAPP SUBARU (3446 BURNET AVE, SYRACUSE, NY) WHERE IT WAS DEEMED OPERABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS DID NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH OF AN IMPACT TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Mfg Campaign: 11102523
Recall Date: Jun 19, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY SUBARU WINDSHIELD WHERE I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, I'VE HAD TO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD TWICE ALREADY(21JUL2017 AND 11MAY2018). AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK LAST FRIDAY (MAY 11TH, 2018) AFTER GETTING THE SECOND REPLACEMENT, I GOT ANOTHER CRACK/CHIP WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FEAR THAT THIS LATEST CRACK MAY SPREAD AND WILL FORCE ME TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FOR A THIRD TIME. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE WINDSHIELDS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT AGAINST SLIGHT IMPACTS AND MY CHILDREN NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AFTER SEEING THE WINDSHIELD CRACK SO MANY TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY SUBARU WINDSHIELD WHERE I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, I'VE HAD TO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD TWICE ALREADY(21JUL2017 AND 11MAY2018). AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK LAST FRIDAY (MAY 11TH, 2018) AFTER GETTING THE SECOND REPLACEMENT, I GOT ANOTHER CRACK/CHIP WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FEAR THAT THIS LATEST CRACK MAY SPREAD AND WILL FORCE ME TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FOR A THIRD TIME. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE WINDSHIELDS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT AGAINST SLIGHT IMPACTS AND MY CHILDREN NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AFTER SEEING THE WINDSHIELD CRACK SO MANY TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY SUBARU WINDSHIELD WHERE I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, I'VE HAD TO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD TWICE ALREADY(21JUL2017 AND 11MAY2018). AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK LAST FRIDAY (MAY 11TH, 2018) AFTER GETTING THE SECOND REPLACEMENT, I GOT ANOTHER CRACK/CHIP WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FEAR THAT THIS LATEST CRACK MAY SPREAD AND WILL FORCE ME TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FOR A THIRD TIME. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE WINDSHIELDS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT AGAINST SLIGHT IMPACTS AND MY CHILDREN NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AFTER SEEING THE WINDSHIELD CRACK SO MANY TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11094012
Recall Date: May 15, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY SUBARU WINDSHIELD WHERE I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, I'VE HAD TO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD TWICE ALREADY(21JUL2017 AND 11MAY2018). AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK LAST FRIDAY (MAY 11TH, 2018) AFTER GETTING THE SECOND REPLACEMENT, I GOT ANOTHER CRACK/CHIP WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FEAR THAT THIS LATEST CRACK MAY SPREAD AND WILL FORCE ME TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FOR A THIRD TIME. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE WINDSHIELDS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT AGAINST SLIGHT IMPACTS AND MY CHILDREN NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AFTER SEEING THE WINDSHIELD CRACK SO MANY TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY SUBARU WINDSHIELD WHERE I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, I'VE HAD TO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD TWICE ALREADY(21JUL2017 AND 11MAY2018). AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK LAST FRIDAY (MAY 11TH, 2018) AFTER GETTING THE SECOND REPLACEMENT, I GOT ANOTHER CRACK/CHIP WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FEAR THAT THIS LATEST CRACK MAY SPREAD AND WILL FORCE ME TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FOR A THIRD TIME. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE WINDSHIELDS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT AGAINST SLIGHT IMPACTS AND MY CHILDREN NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AFTER SEEING THE WINDSHIELD CRACK SO MANY TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY SUBARU WINDSHIELD WHERE I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, I'VE HAD TO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD TWICE ALREADY(21JUL2017 AND 11MAY2018). AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK LAST FRIDAY (MAY 11TH, 2018) AFTER GETTING THE SECOND REPLACEMENT, I GOT ANOTHER CRACK/CHIP WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FEAR THAT THIS LATEST CRACK MAY SPREAD AND WILL FORCE ME TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FOR A THIRD TIME. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE WINDSHIELDS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT AGAINST SLIGHT IMPACTS AND MY CHILDREN NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AFTER SEEING THE WINDSHIELD CRACK SO MANY TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11094012
Recall Date: May 15, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WIRES AND OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF SOY BASED MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS SQUIRRELS CHIPMUNKS AND CATS APPARENTLY AND HAVE BEEN CHEWED; THE HARNESS WAS DESTROYED AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THIS AND TO POWER STEERING LINE, EXHAUST HOSES AND OTHER WIRING AND PARTS WITH SOY EXIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THERE IS NO REMEDY OTHER THAN TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME MATERIALS. WE ARE CONCERNED NOT ONLY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS BUT PARTICULARLY SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS FLASHING INCLUDING BRAKE, TRANSMISSION, OIL, AIR, ETC AND I COULD NOT DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS OR CAR FIRES RELATED TO THIS SITUATION.
Corrective Action:
WIRES AND OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF SOY BASED MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS SQUIRRELS CHIPMUNKS AND CATS APPARENTLY AND HAVE BEEN CHEWED; THE HARNESS WAS DESTROYED AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THIS AND TO POWER STEERING LINE, EXHAUST HOSES AND OTHER WIRING AND PARTS WITH SOY EXIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THERE IS NO REMEDY OTHER THAN TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME MATERIALS. WE ARE CONCERNED NOT ONLY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS BUT PARTICULARLY SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS FLASHING INCLUDING BRAKE, TRANSMISSION, OIL, AIR, ETC AND I COULD NOT DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS OR CAR FIRES RELATED TO THIS SITUATION.
Additional Notes:
WIRES AND OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF SOY BASED MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS SQUIRRELS CHIPMUNKS AND CATS APPARENTLY AND HAVE BEEN CHEWED; THE HARNESS WAS DESTROYED AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THIS AND TO POWER STEERING LINE, EXHAUST HOSES AND OTHER WIRING AND PARTS WITH SOY EXIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THERE IS NO REMEDY OTHER THAN TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME MATERIALS. WE ARE CONCERNED NOT ONLY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS BUT PARTICULARLY SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS FLASHING INCLUDING BRAKE, TRANSMISSION, OIL, AIR, ETC AND I COULD NOT DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS OR CAR FIRES RELATED TO THIS SITUATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11083321
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WIRES AND OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF SOY BASED MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS SQUIRRELS CHIPMUNKS AND CATS APPARENTLY AND HAVE BEEN CHEWED; THE HARNESS WAS DESTROYED AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THIS AND TO POWER STEERING LINE, EXHAUST HOSES AND OTHER WIRING AND PARTS WITH SOY EXIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THERE IS NO REMEDY OTHER THAN TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME MATERIALS. WE ARE CONCERNED NOT ONLY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS BUT PARTICULARLY SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS FLASHING INCLUDING BRAKE, TRANSMISSION, OIL, AIR, ETC AND I COULD NOT DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS OR CAR FIRES RELATED TO THIS SITUATION.
Corrective Action:
WIRES AND OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF SOY BASED MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS SQUIRRELS CHIPMUNKS AND CATS APPARENTLY AND HAVE BEEN CHEWED; THE HARNESS WAS DESTROYED AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THIS AND TO POWER STEERING LINE, EXHAUST HOSES AND OTHER WIRING AND PARTS WITH SOY EXIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THERE IS NO REMEDY OTHER THAN TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME MATERIALS. WE ARE CONCERNED NOT ONLY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS BUT PARTICULARLY SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS FLASHING INCLUDING BRAKE, TRANSMISSION, OIL, AIR, ETC AND I COULD NOT DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS OR CAR FIRES RELATED TO THIS SITUATION.
Additional Notes:
WIRES AND OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF SOY BASED MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS SQUIRRELS CHIPMUNKS AND CATS APPARENTLY AND HAVE BEEN CHEWED; THE HARNESS WAS DESTROYED AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THIS AND TO POWER STEERING LINE, EXHAUST HOSES AND OTHER WIRING AND PARTS WITH SOY EXIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THERE IS NO REMEDY OTHER THAN TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME MATERIALS. WE ARE CONCERNED NOT ONLY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS BUT PARTICULARLY SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS FLASHING INCLUDING BRAKE, TRANSMISSION, OIL, AIR, ETC AND I COULD NOT DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS OR CAR FIRES RELATED TO THIS SITUATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11083321
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2018
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW, MY 2016 LEGACY DEVELOPED A MASSIVE CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE DEFROST. I REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WITH A NEW SUBARU WINDSHIELD ONLY TO HAVE IT CRACK AGAIN IN A DIFFERENT PLACE WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. I CONTACTED SUBARU AS THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE EARLY 2016 MODELS AND THEY REFUSED TO ASSIST.
Corrective Action:
WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW, MY 2016 LEGACY DEVELOPED A MASSIVE CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE DEFROST. I REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WITH A NEW SUBARU WINDSHIELD ONLY TO HAVE IT CRACK AGAIN IN A DIFFERENT PLACE WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. I CONTACTED SUBARU AS THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE EARLY 2016 MODELS AND THEY REFUSED TO ASSIST.
Additional Notes:
WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW, MY 2016 LEGACY DEVELOPED A MASSIVE CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE DEFROST. I REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WITH A NEW SUBARU WINDSHIELD ONLY TO HAVE IT CRACK AGAIN IN A DIFFERENT PLACE WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. I CONTACTED SUBARU AS THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE EARLY 2016 MODELS AND THEY REFUSED TO ASSIST.
Mfg Campaign: 11051697
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2017
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