2011 Subaru Forester: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 30, 2019 · Engine · 124,000 miles · CA

I bought the vehicle used with a new engine installed by subaru of america as a lemon law buyback. After only 87,000 miles, mostly highway miles under good conditions and meticulous maintenance, a rod bearing failed, destroying the engine.

Filed Feb 2, 2019 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CT

I bought this vehicle in 2016 and have always maintained my car and now the engine is blown it's making a ticking noise all the oil was gone I was driving down the rd and it starting making a ticking noise under the hood

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Engine · 124,000 miles · CO

Our subaru forester began ticking, like a lifter was sticking, and the oil level of the synthetic oil was perfect. Then the car began to have a burning smell from the engine compartment. We took the car to our dealer huebueger, colo. Springs, colorado. The tech informed us that the car had technical service bulletins about these issues. The tech also said that a tsb is issued by an auto maker when there is a growing trend with an unanticipated problem, but does not warrant a recall. He said the irregular stamping of camshaft position sensor plates caused the eventual ticking and leaking from the camshaft carrier on both sides of the engine and this is what happened to our vehicle now warranting a $4,500 repair. Since the issue has been identified as a factory defect I called subaru support expecting financial help to rid the car of the defect. The woman was very obtuse and pretended not to understand the issue of responsibility of subaru. I don't understand the reason for technical service bulletins being released only to dealerships and mechanics. Isn't it logical and reasonable to alert the owners of vehicles that may develop oil leaks that could lead to a vehicle fire ? Isn't subaru admitting responsibility by issuing a tsb for a growing trend with an unanticipated problem. It seems irresponsible for the federal safety agency and subaru not to notify owners of identified problems that could lead to serious safety issues. Please respond as soon as possible, I am 69 years old and this issue and the financial strain is very important. The applicable communication #"s of the tsb is 02-131-12r of oct. 2, 2012, 060000 engine (pws). Sb-11-100 hr, november 27, 2012, irregular stamping of camshaft position sensor plate. The burning smell became overpowering on the way to the dealership. The tech advises that an oil leak is coming from the cam carriers on both sides defects

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Engine · 66,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed an abnormal knocking sound in the engine. During routine inspection, the technician informed the contact that the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption. The technician added three quarts of oil to the engine. Mid-hudson subaru (1715 u.s. 9, wappingers falls, ny) was contacted, but a diagnostic was not performed due to scheduling. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Engine · 87,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. While driving approximately 55 MPH, a ticking noise emerged from the engine compartment and the oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle started to slow down and then stopped. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the road to a complete stop. The contact exited the vehicle, raised the hood, and observed smoke around the dipstick. The contact checked the oil and found that the reservoir was empty. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but it was closed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact of a technical service bulletin related to the oil consumption issue, but the vehicle had to be evaluated and then driven 1,200 miles in order for them to replace the engine block assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Engine · 63,000 miles · CA

Engine began making loud knocking sound while driving on interstate. I pulled off and parked and called for tow truck. Dealer service reports the engine needs to be replaced. Vehicle has only 63,000 miles and gets regular maintenance. Each time I have the oil changed, the engine is a quart low. Dealer says this is normal. This is hard to believe for a modern vehicle with reduced (partial zero) emissions. I check the oil regularly and am shocked that subaru sells cars with engines that barely live past the 60000 mile drive-train warranty. Something is fundamentally defective with the design and manufacture of subaru's engines if this is how they are engineered to perform. I have been looking online and many other subaru owners are having similar problems. I am fortunate I was able to pull off the interstate safely. Such a sudden engine failure could very easily have ended in a crash.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Body, Engine · 34,000 miles · NY · fire

Car was brought to dealership on june 3rd for knocking sound,I was told it needed a new engine which was replaced, car picked up june 10 after repair was completed. While driving on june 10th in the evening, the car began to buck and kick and not respond to pushing on gas pedal, at one point started to accelerate and then slowed down, pulled over to the side of the road and noted that black smoke and flames were seen coming out from hood. Car burned significantly while firefighters tried to put it out.

Filed Aug 12, 2012 · Engine · 21,000 miles · NJ

I was driving and suddenly heard a very loud knocking noise. The car started slowing down and then stopped. Smoke was coming out from under the hood. The car was towed to a nearby dealership. They determined that the one of the connecting rods punctured the engine block which caused engine oil to shoot through the hole onto the engine block, melting the wiring, and causing the smoke.