2012 Subaru Impreza: excessive oil consumption

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Engine · 119,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started smoking from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as an oil consumption and cam carriers failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the diagnostic result was confirmed. The contact repaired the front timing seal gasket himself; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Engine · 151,050 miles · IN

At 150,000 miles I noticed that in the mornings on cold start up I will get a large cloud of bluish smoke that smells like it's burning, I understand that this is indicative of burning oil. I only knew till recently there was a campaign to fix this issue and that it is now closed but at 150,000 miles it seems like it may be pretty excessive.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Engine · 175,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru impreza. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was towed to west houston subaru (17109 katy fwy, houston, tx 77094). The dealer diagnosed that the oil consumption was high and the vehicle exceeded the mileage for the extended warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · IN

Ordered & purchased car 2012 began sending complaints to dealer & manufacture about the vehicle wandering over the road, brakes grabbing, tires losing air, poor transmission response, bad battery and many more. After my complaints were neglected I had to save the money to replace faulty factory yokohama avid tires @ 24k miles & purchased warrantee direct extended warranty to address complications (like starter) this car has well under 40k miles now but have had to replace the battery & the car will not stay aligned. This car always uses coolant & brake fluid, as well as a strange engine oil situation (presently different than the class action oil consumption problem). I have complained about the non-responsive transmission & poor acceleration. I'm already disabled from job-related spinal injuries & have done my darnedest to drive as safely as possible to avoid driving during rush traffic, check tire pressures & oil use so I keep my perfect driving record for insurance & health purpose. I thought that buying a new car keeps one from many purchases yet, I have spent more money on this new car than any used car. What more can I do to protect myself? With all the problems I'd like to know which files are best to send?

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Engine · 45,750 miles · IL

After last oil change at 43,000 miles the oil light came on within 2,000 miles. Oil level was over a quart low. I found no oil leak at the pan or filter and no oil on my garage floor. Oil light consistently comes on after 2,000 miles of driving. Oil is always low when I check it. Plan to address with dealership. This model was the first year for subaru's newly designed engine. Hmmm?

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Engine · 29,000 miles · CA

Purchased the car use at 28000 miles. Checked oil at time of purchase and it was full. Drove the car for approximately 1200 miles before a low oil light came on. Sought the help of subaru and got an oil consumption test. Oil light came on again at 700 miles burning 16.5 quarts. Highly unacceptable. Car was oil changed and replacement short block ordered. Replaced short block and currently breaking in new block.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,000 miles · CA

I purchased this car brand new from the dealership in january 2012 and have consistently added 1 quart +/- approximately every 1,200 miles, more often and increased added oil volume during extended driving times. I have spoken directly with subaru dealers/service managers in 3 different california cities whom have been alerted to this oil consumption issue and have casually explained the consumption of 3-5 quarts of oil between changes as normal. Research seems to show that some subaru dealers have begun to replace the short block of the engines that are consuming too much oil, but only for those with documented oil loss. Those people that visit the dealer exclusively for their service are likely the ones who will have their engines replaced without cost, leaving the rest of us out to dry. Subaru needs to rectify this problem, not sweep the issue under the rug and force the subaru customer base to pay too much for an engine that was not meant to last.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Engine · 5,500 miles · CT

Since oil change number 1, the engine oil was down a little over a quart. This vehicle requires full synthetic oil 0/20. At every oil change the oil is a quart or more low. A few times the oil light has gone on well before the next oil change. A new car should not be burning oil, especially full synthetic oil.

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Engine · 8,000 miles · VA

Oil keeps running dry before next oil change. It has been requiring about 1 quart every 3,000 miles. This has the ability for the engine to run without oil and seize. This can cause drastic damage and injury along with greater wear. I have been mitigating it with keeping oil in the trunk but no guarantees that you will always have it. The oil also ruined my trunk.

Filed Nov 16, 2014 · Engine · 26,586 miles · NY

2012 subaru impreza has been needing an average of 1 quart of oil for every 1,000 miles driven since may of 2013. Oil consumption text started at north country subaru in queensbury, ny on august 5, 2014 when the car had 26586 miles on it. New oil float switch was put into the car on september 24, 2014 at 28654 miles. Car continues to need 1 quart of oil for every 1,000 miles.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Engine · 40,300 miles · TX

I have been having continuous issues with oil consumption in my 2012 impreza 2.0i. I have only driven 2500 miles since my oil change and my low oil light is on. This is the third time I've had to top up the oil and the problem is only getting worse!

Filed May 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · WV

My daughter was driving the car after getting off work at !:30 am when the engine stalled and the car would not restart. From time to time since I purchased this car new, the engine would sputter while driving. It turns out that there was a cut in the fuel filter. Our mechanic said it was unlikely that it happened any time except when the filter and fuel pump were installed by the manufacturer. There are many complaints about this car using oil...mine does too.