2013 Subaru Impreza: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 2, 2022 · Steering · 77,000 miles · ME

power steering fails and then begins working again, happened while driving and lost power steering while getting off the highway.

Filed Jun 27, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · CO

Was driving on I-70 in Colorado going 60-65 mph uphill when all indicator lights came on and AT (Automatic Transition) Oil Temp light began flashing. Check Engine, Hill Assist, ABS, and Traction Control lights all came on steady on. Had to pull over and had significant power loss during driving. Googled what AT Oil Temp light meant and called a tow truck to take to my mechanic. Mechanic initially indicated it could be valve body problem which in his words is a "known issue with Subaru CVT engines." Code pulled was p2764. They ended up pulling the pan and draining fluid and found excessive metal built up on magnet in pan. This pan and headgasket were repaired less than 6k miles ago (October 2020) and at that time they said everything was in good shape so something drastic happened to CVT in less than a year. Mechanic unable to say what caused the excessive buildup in that time. Safety compromised as left on side of very busy highway waiting for tow - we were also concerned with whether or not car would overheat/catch on fire due to AT oil being over 200 degrees. Problem confirmed by our mechanic and indicated that we need a full transmission replacement. No other warnings prior to this event. Maintenance is current and in 2018 performed recall service indicated by Subaru for valve spring issue.

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MI

Vehicle has had multiple incidents of not starting, engine losing power, extended engine cranking and other electrical issues for what was unknown reasons, documented in numerous dealer reports. Was informed that the issue is due to oil leaking from oil control valve (ocv) leaking into wiring harness. Vehicle has had issues when in motion, before running and while trying to start.

Filed Jul 18, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 67,404 miles · ID

My cars break lights are not working. My car will lose power on the road to where it will completely die and I have to turn the ignition off and turn it back on to keep going. My emergency brake light is on my tire sensor lights are on even though tire pressure is correct there are times when I cannot get my car into gear. It will make a very loud clunking noise and then a whizzing noise when you turn the air conditioner on and then you get no power at all to the car. I cannot go up a steep hill on the highway because it will only go up to 35 miles an hour. When it loses power on the highway and I have to the restart the car that's very dangerous.

Filed Mar 22, 2020 · Engine · 78,000 miles · NY

Driving along and started making bad noise from motor. Lost power. The same thing happened about 2 yrs ago wiyh around 52000 miles on it. Then subaru fixed it. This time they are using all sorts of excuses. To get out of fixing it unless I pay an undefined amount. ..just as last time I had all my maintenance logged. That isnt in question but bec there are heat shields that were rattling I just took off and some bolts I replaced like when I put a new exhaust flange gasket. They want to get out of it by saying it looks as if it could have had performance products on it.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Engine · 46,500 miles · PA

While traveling on the highway (I-79 in pa, just south of exit #68 mount nebo road), my engine lost power. I was traveling in a straight line at the time. I had it towed to a subaru dealership which confirmed it had seized. *dt added cspc shortly before this, I had received notice that I am a member of a class action settlement concerning subaru connecting rod bearings and main bearings. My car is a 2013 wrx, and wrx engines made between 2012 and 2017 are in the class. The dealership informed that although they had not yet inspected the engine to determine the cause, they guessed the cause was a turbo failure: which happens to be excluded from the settlement. ("guess" was the service manager's word, not mine.) I was further informed by this same service manager of my local dealer that a full engine inspection is required in order to determine the cause - which means it will cost me close to $900 for subaru to determine whether or not they will cover my repairs under the settlement. Milage at the time of the engine failure was approximately 46,500 miles.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Engine · 81,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru impreza. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power without warning. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.