Subaru forester catalytic converter recall

Loved my outback. Went smaller with a Impreza with eye sight , I know I feel better in construction zones with adaptive cruise control. Long hours pluse miles to home covered in ice.

I bought the Impreza with all the extras cause the WRX was going to be trouble for me. Lol any how Perry wrote on October 28, - am Permalink. If Subaru acknowledged the issue and provides a remedy then I stick with my Forester and Outback. Eyesight has saved me on multiple occasions. Mark Day wrote on October 26, - pm Permalink. Wondering about the history of the Boxer engine. Many engine problems for sure. Larry Bonner wrote on October 27, - am Permalink.

Shawn Warnick wrote on October 27, - am Permalink. Its not a Porsche design. Some of the first cars were 2 cylinder boxer engines. Henry ford almost decided to put a boxer in the model T and decided he wanted a inline 4.

Eggert wrote on October 27, - pm Permalink. Funny, Simple Google search would have saved you from this ignorance ; Porsche design!! Hahahaha ;. Brian Z. The flat four design dates back to the s and is actually a VW design! Raffy Shammay wrote on October 26, - pm Permalink. I too have been saved by the eyesight system this year. And Subaru's 'fessing up is a good thing, not a bad thing. They are a responsible company by doing that because it will cost them money but they are going to fix it nonetheless.

Go Subaru. Ogle wrote on October 26, - pm Permalink. I have a Crosstrek my first subaru,if I out live this one I will buy another subaru Crosstrek. Jim wrote on October 26, - pm Permalink. And for the price it should have the rear bumper protective black strip! Already had catalytic converter replaced! Now this engine part recall!

Mike wrote on October 27, - am Permalink. Sounds like YOU didnt take care of it. Leather doesnt tear becuase its wet.

Pam wrote on October 27, - am Permalink. Subaru are junk! There is more wrong then this part there talking about my brand new Burns a quart of synthetic expensive oil every miles. At my expensive Subaru avoids the subject said they did an oil consumption test Then over filled my motor with at least a quart over filled So I wouldn't notice it getting lie so fast. They then says no the consumption test is good.

Basically go away were not admitting or fixing this problem. Heard from lots of others while at the dealer same problem for them. For the way they treat customers. SHAME on them for not fixing these motors that have had problems for years. A few class action suit won by people with these dam cars and still they DIDN'T fix the problem, it admit there is a problem. Just strong us along until your warranty is up then to bad on you.

Guit wrote on October 27, - pm Permalink. Same happened to me with a Forester. They said it's normal. That's almost 8 quarts of oil between oil changes if you happen to live in a non excepted state and can drive k between oil changes. But in cold weather states it's still k. In the fine print after they sell it to you and you have problems with it burning oil.

Greg Livingston wrote on October 30, - pm Permalink. Anyone that waits for miles to do a oil change, needs his head examined. I have owned 33 Subaru's since , and have never had any issues with oil consumption. I have my oil changed after miles break in , and every miles there after, also how many adhere to not running their engine over rpms, during break in period???? It's all about how the engines are broke in, the internal parts of these engines need time to break in, you over rev them above RPM's, during that period you are just asking for trouble.

Brad wrote on December 30, - pm Permalink. The 80's called and it wants your oil change schedule back. If you are changing your oil before 5, miles you are just wasting money and natural resources.

Do you think just maybe oil and filter technology has improved slightly over the last 30 years? Subaru has oil consumption problems. They know it and we know it. DLE wrote on October 28, - am Permalink. Your dealership is to blame for this.

I am a Subaru Senior Master Technician currently employed at a dealer. In the last two years I have repaired no less than 40 cars for this specific concern. The reason is that my dealer performs the consumption test properly and transparently. Subaru corporate has stood behind their product and fixed all the cars which legitimately have failed the test. If what you say is true, your dealership is being dishonest and providing false reports to SOA.

Ron blessing wrote on October 29, - am Permalink. I'm a new Forester owner and I love this car. The dealer told me that the amount of oil in the newer engine was much less than in the past and that a quart of oil every miles wasn't unreasonable. I lived with it but didn't like it. Haven't notice anything like that with the Forester.

I agree it's a matter of finding a competent dealership. The Jeep dealer we finally found did a good job of making the vehicle better for us, the previous dealer couldn't find put an oil filter on correctly.

If this were to occur, the steering wheel may rotate freely and the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle. If the vehicle contains a steering column with one of the affected lot numbers, the steering column must be replaced.

Until the vehicle has been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle. H ow Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :The Steering column shaft will be machined to meet original specifications intended for this part. Dashboard warranty extension to repair sticky or melted dashboards exposed to high heat or humidity.

Extends a warranty on all affected vehicles through March or to 10 years from original date of first sale for a one time fix or replacement of Legacy and Outback dashboards damaged sticky, melted due to heat or humidity. This is na TSB, not a safety recall, so if there's no damage, there's no repair needed. Letters to owners will be mailed February TSB TSB R. As a result, the seal may leak transmission fluid. If the transmission fluid leaks onto an exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

The propeller shaft will be replaced Due to a production problem on some Outbacks and Legacys made in July, those vehicles cannot be delivered to owners. It was a short three week period that these were made.

But it means that if you have a on order, it might have arrived but is sitting at the lot and cannot be delivered until the recall is performed. Or it means that the ETA delivery date will be delayed and moved back. Please be patient.

Subaru will get replacement parts out as quickly as they can, and its better they fix them first before owners take possession. Parts will start to be distributed in mid August but initial supply will be limited Recall WQU In the event of a brake lamp switch failure, the Eyesight system might not properly detect a obstacle, or will be delayed detecting the obstacle.

Note: the brakes will work, the driver should continue to stop the car using the brakes normally. Recall WQS Starting with October 10, production, changes were made to eliminate the wind noise from front windows in some Legacy and Outback made prior to that date.

If a vehicle prior to those dates has wind noise from the front window area, it can be fixed by replacing weatherstriping and the small triangular glass and weatherstrip. Bulletin As a result, the transmission might not hold in Park mode and might roll, or might not properly release when the transmission selector is moved out of park mode.

To minimize the chance the car might roll, always use the parking brake which is a good idea anyway. Not all vehicles in the VIN range will be affected. This is steering column recall WQI Only Outback and Legacy models are involved. Recall WGQ The transmitters on Outback and Impreza and Crosstrek might have a loose internal battery clip that when dropped sends a signal to start the car.

If this happens the engine can run for 15 minutes, turn off, and restart. This cycle could repeat until the car is out of gas. In a garage this could lead to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Recall WQF This recall involves replacing one or both side curtain air bags. Dealers will know exactly which airbags to replace on a given car.

Code WVZ The problem already has caused recalls of more than 2, Toyota, Honda, Subaru and Nissan vehicles That mix could mean air bags on one or both sides of the cars won't inflate in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, the agency said in documents posted on its website.

So far no one has been hurt. Excessive brake pedal travel. Stop Sale - cars already on dealer lots that need the new part cannot be driven or sold until repaired. Cars already delivered to customers will be the first to get parts by early December, with parts for most pre-sold cars arriving by mid month, and for dealer inventory later in the month. Expect shipping delays as cars are held at port facilities pending repair.

Recall WVY App 69, cars. ECM software update to improve emissions when the car is operated in cold weather and the engine turned off and restarted within short periods of time.

Program WVU Some Legacy and Outback models may have a front-end squeak over rough roads. Replacing the springs should quiet things down. A modification to the ECM software logic has been developed to improve the performance of the emission control system. This software change will not adversely affect fuel economy or performance.

Program WVT The passage will be opened in the affected vehicles. If the gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop. Cars with 6 , miles will need third through sixth gears as well as the main shaft. Letters will be sent August 6th. Recall WVS According to NHTSA, grease in the steering roll connector can cause the flat cables of the roll connectors to crack, which could damage the surrounding electrical circuits.

Damaged circuitry would cause the airbag warning light to illuminate and the loss of steering-wheel-mounted controls, including the cruise control, radio controls, paddle shifters, and the horn. Subaru has received nine reports associated with this issue and is currently unable to determine how many vehicles are potentially affected.

Campaign code WVR Some ABS brake units may have a plastic cover that was cracked when made and under certain circumstances, like washing with a hose or pressure washer, it could short circuit. If the plastic is not cracked, its fine. Owner letters sent June 7th, Recall WVP Subaru will notify owners and dealers and replace afffected hoses. Recall number WVQ Some early Outback and Legacy drivers noticed a slight seat movement, and a new seat frame is available.

With hard driving, ie high speed or hard accelerating, catalytic converter operation may be affected. Affected vehicles may have a turbo charger oil supply pipe that was deformed due to misalignment during the assembly process. If the pipe is deformed, vibration experienced during normal driving could result in a crack developing over time, causing an engine oil leak. There is a safety risk associated with this condition. If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could result.

This recall will involve inspection of the turbo charger oil supply pipe for proper alignment. If the pipe is found to be properly aligned, it will be necessary to install a support bracket as a precautionary measure to increase rigidity of the pipe. If the pipe is found to be deformed, a new replacement pipe and support bracket must be installed.

Campaign code WVF Rear Wheel Bearings may, over time, develop a noise condition that causes the bearing to produce a whining sound. Coverage will be extended to 8 years or , miles. During a quality review, Subaru discovered that there is a possibility that one or both of an affected vehicle's Rear Wheel Bearings may, over time, develop a noise condition that causes the bearing to produce a whining sound.

This sound does not pose a safety issue and does not adversely affect the normal operation of the bearing. However, if the vehicle experiences this condition, it should be corrected by replacing the affected bearing, which will eliminate the sound. As a result of this finding and in the interest of customer satisfaction, SOA is extending the Rear Wheel Bearing warranty coverage period for the affected vehicles to 8 years 96 months or , miles, whichever occurs first. Technical Service Bulletin number Radio static when the radio and rear window defogger are on at the same time,.

Customer complaint of radio static when the radio and rear window defogger are on at the same time, there is the possibility of a break in one or more of the defogger grids. When the grid is broken, a high resistance field is created at the break point which can create static on some radio stations.

The level of resistance is usually high enough to create a field of interference which projects out from the glass. The break can be detected visually or by using a portable radio. Using a portable radio, set the radio to the same frequency and station being disturbed by static.

When interference is encountered, inspect that specific area closely for a break. The trip computer's ET elapsed time setting works when the ignition key is briefly paused at the 'on' setting and may not work if the key is turned too quickly. A repair bulletin Subaru radiator coolant is a phosphate, non-anime kind made for aluminum radiators and engines and is the only type that should be used.

With the new Sportshift automatic transmission, when in manual model it's possible for the driver to forget or fail to upshift and thus over-rev the car for a long time possibly causing engine oil overheating issues. The fix is reprogramming the transmission control module to automatically upshift.

Some of the very first Legacy and Outback sedans no wagons produced before June 04 may have side curtain airbags that might not deploy fast enough, and the airbags will be replaced.

There is cruise control cable that could prevent the throttle from closing. The simple repair involves putting on a small clip to prevent it from coming off. Certain through 2. As a precautionary measure, SOA is adding a special conditioner to the engine cooling system. This conditioner prevents leaks from occurring and corrects existing leaks.

Only early Phase II 2. Phase I 2. Countermeasures applied to the manufacturing process for those and later VINS not affected by this campaign have eliminated the need for this campaign to be performed on those vehicles. If the vehicle owner has this repair performed promptly, Subaru will extend warranty coverage on cylinder head gasket external coolant leaks to a period of 8 years or , miles, whichever occurs first.

Warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was delivered to the first retail purchaser or on the date the vehicle was first placed in demo or rental service. Resulting damage caused by a lack of maintenance or low coolant level will not be covered. Subaru says it will recall certain model vehicles due to possible fuel leakage problems.

Subaru said about 7, of its Legacy and Outback models were affected by a loose or out-of-position clamp on the fuel hose connecting the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank.

The affected vehicles were produced between June 3, , and Aug. Subaru has announced a voluntary recall on certain models, some models, and very early production models including Subaru Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles in "salt-belt" states to address a possible rear suspension corrosion problem.

This involves Legacy, Outback, and early Bajas, through , some models, and approximately 45 very early production vehicles. The vehicles were produced between May 1, and April 30, Approximately , vehicles are potentially affected in the "salt belt" region. This automatic transmission defect probably affects about vehicles, or less than 1 percent of the total, spokesman Mike Whelan said.

No injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of the problem, he said Some parts used in the parking-gear system didn't meet specifications. Setting the parking brake is recommended. Some 6cylinder Outbacks might have improperly manufactured, off -center alloy wheels. They will be replaced. This recall will involve the installation of front spring guards to contain the front coil spring in the event that it breaks. The Tribeca hood latch might not work or securely latch the hood closed due to rust and grease build-up.

Campaign code WVO Door latch cables may be positioned so a cable can catch in the regulator when a window is opened or closed, and might open the door when the power window is used.

Push the carpet by the console in, slightly pull down, and move the carpet slightly forward to see the sensor. Use a flashlight to verify the direction of the arrow on the G Sensor. If the arrow is pointing towards the back of the car, the console should be removed, and sensor pointed forward. VDC off button. G sensor in center console arrow should point to front of car. Owner notification letters will be mailed on or around February 9, Some 06s may have weak rear gate supports that don't hold the rear gate open.

If you have this problem, contact your local dealer for inspection. Inspect and replace turbocharger air intake ducts stamped April , that may have been produced with an incorrect material that is susceptible to cracking. Due to improper material used in the backing on the carpeted floor mats included with all models, the mats can curl when exposed to heat, possibly interfering with the gas, brake or clutch pedals.

Recall WQH Camshaft position sensor air gap might be incorrect. The rear center seatbelt on Foresters built between November 26, and March 13, might not work correctly with some child safety seats CRSs that require a short belt routing configuration.

Recall code WQA Subaru said it had reviewed complaints of front lower control arms broken at hanger brackets due to corrosion caused by road salt. If more than , the list returns to the top. Program WVL