2012 Subaru Impreza: engine failure

Filed Feb 19, 2022 · Engine · PA

Took 2012 Subaru Impreza to dealer on 2/07/22 for oil change and PA state inspections (60,130 mi). Maintenance and inspections performed without issues. Started car and noticed slight change in sound and vibration from engine that I attributed to cold winter day start up. A block from leaving dealership, the check engine, oil warning and vehicle dynamic control lights all illuminated at once. In the 2-3 minutes to turn around to go back to the dealership, the engine noise/vibration/roughness increased until the engine stalled with a sound like an air compressor shutting down. I brought the service rep out for him to try restarting the car but it barely turned/wouldn't start (despite new battery and having started fine previously that day). A service tech was brought out with an ODBII scanner and found timing skip error codes and pushed the car in to a service stall to diagnose. I was then told that I need a new engine. The engine was replaced at no cost using Subaru part # SOA402F500R1 Remanufactured Short Block and associated internal component parts and returned to me on 2/19/22.

Filed Dec 23, 2020 · Engine · 68,000 miles · NY

The check engine light, the traction light and oil warning light came up on the dashboard. Initially, the dealer recommended replacing the oil valve. I did but the the problem persist. Now the engine is hunting. The dealer informs me that engine is not pumping enough oil despite the fact that service has been done regularly at interval recommended by the subaru dealership. Now I am told that I need a new engine.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Engine · MD

My engine burns through oil rapidly every 800 to 1300 miles I need an oil change. This issue is exasperated when the weather is warm. I once burned through a while quart of oil after 600 miles when traveling. Subaru defines an engine issue if it is under 2000 miles. But they will not fix the issue. They told me that my engine failed the test and that they had ordered parts. When I called back to see when parts would be in because I had gone in twice in the span of 2 months for oil top offs they told me that I was no longer getting the parts and that we had to redo the test. We redo the test and my oil light comes on at 800 miles, and they told my my issue was a sensor and that the history of my vehicle was invalid. I am now afraid that my engine is going to blow up.

Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 67,000 miles · MD

My son's 2012 subaru impreza, was bought used, with 59,000. Miles, with hope of owning a reliable, safe vehicle on 2/11/16. On 6/26/16 he went for a routine oil change and within one week the car was completely seized. He was driving home, no warning lights, or anything just made a loud sound then he was just barely able to make it to the side of a busy 3 lane road to call for a tow truck. At the time, we worried that the oil change may have been done improperly and caused the issue. We contacted the business, who then had a ase certified mechanic/inspector verify that it was not the oil change but an internal engine problem. We then had towed it again to subaru dealer that was 7/12/16. Then we began calling- daily or every other day; to the service manager and emailing to corporate subaru- asking what is wrong with his car? Why did it happen? What can be done? What will it cost? Finally, on 8/22/16, we heard from subaru saying that the vehicle was outside the warranty -but will authorize a $2,000. Toward repair or new car. We called the dealer again because we still had not heard or received a reason/quote of repair. We were told that it was damage to a piston and it would cost at least $10,000. And they did not recommend it; better to talk to sales. The warranty is for 60,000 miles or 5 years on the powertrain, we are at 67,000 miles and 4 years. So now we still owe $8,000. And have $10,000. Repair, and they are offering $2,000. Money vs safety and now vs trust we want a safe reliable car, from a company that we could trust. We thought that was subaru.

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Engine · 21,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru impreza. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The contact also saw oil leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was a rod loose in cylinder four. The engine was replaced. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 21,000. The current mileage was 21,100.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Engine · 5,560 miles · CA

I purchased my 2012 subaru impreza sport premium on 12/24/2011. It had less than 100 miles when purchased from the dealer. At 1200 miles, the oil light came on. I checked the oil level and it was very low. I called broadway subaru in oakland,ca about the problem. I explained, how can a brand new car have low oil? They said this is common and to add oil. Added oil and the light went off. Today, the light appeared again at 5560 miles. Oil again is low but within normal levels. I called broadway subaru and told them the problem. Again, the guy explained this is normal for all cars to burn oil, whether it's an american car, japanese, or anything else. Is he serious? I hondas for close to 20 years and never ever did an oil light come on, let alone on a new engine which is not due for its first oil change until 7500 miles. I made an appt for 8/24/2012.