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Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Cooling System Problems Cause Head Gasket Failure

    The head gasket has a high failure rate due to cooling system problems. Subaru is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty to 8 years/100k miles on many vehicles.

  • Oil Pump Seal May Leak

    The leak may develop from the oil pump seal. Our technicians prefer to use thread locker when replacing the seal to prevent the bolts from becoming loose again.

  • Engine Oil May Leak From Camshaft/Crankshaft Front Seals

    Front engine oil leaks can develop from the camshaft seal and the crankshaft front seal . If one or more seals require replacement, it may be wise to consider replacing the timing belt as well. These seals are commonly inspected and replaced as needed as part of a timing belt service.

  • Cooling System Problems Cause Head Gasket Failure

    The head gasket has a high failure rate due to cooling system problems. Subaru is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty to 8 years/100k miles on many vehicles.

  • Engine Oil May Leak From Camshaft/Crankshaft Front Seals

    Front engine oil leaks can develop from the camshaft seal and the crankshaft front seal . If one or more seals require replacement, it may be wise to consider replacing the timing belt as well. These seals are commonly inspected and replaced as needed as part of a timing belt service.

  • Oil Pump Seal May Leak

    The leak may develop from the oil pump seal. Our technicians prefer to use thread locker when replacing the seal to prevent the bolts from becoming loose again.

  • Oil leak from rear of engine due to failed plastic oil baffle plate

    Rear engine oil leaks may occur because Subaru used a plastic oil baffle plate that failed. This issue is often misdiagnosed as a crankshaft rear oil seal leak or an oil pan gasket leak. Subaru released an updated design of the baffle plate made from aluminum that stops the oil leak.

  • Oil leak from rear of engine due to failed plastic oil baffle plate

    Rear engine oil leaks may occur because Subaru used a plastic oil baffle plate that failed. This issue is often misdiagnosed as a crankshaft rear oil seal leak or an oil pan gasket leak. Subaru released an updated design of the baffle plate made from aluminum that stops the oil leak.

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