2013 Subaru Outback: excessive oil consumption

Filed May 16, 2024 · Engine · NJ

Piston rings are defective heavy oil consumption caused my engine to seize with only 150,000 miles

Filed Jul 22, 2023 · Engine · MO

I had 2 dealerships look at my vehicle and both gave me an answer that is blowing me off. As now I have seen it’s a major issue with a lot of people. Oil consumption progressively increased until it was 2 burning 2 quarts of oil for every fill up. That’s ridiculous especially when I was very religious about taking care of my vehicle. I cannot understand how a manufacturer can get away with not issuing a recall to fix their major known problem. It took me awhile to complain and the vehicle has been sitting for awhile now. It only has 145,000 miles on it. I bought a Subaru with taking care of it, keeping up with maintenance and it should have lasted in my opinion at least 200,000 miles. When you pay good money for a product and take care of it you certainly hope it lasts longer than it did. I hope others complain enough that they are forced to do something about it. I am not going to hold my breath. I am sure will not be made to take care of their issues. Know this, I’ll NEVER waste my money on another subraru EVER again! Thanks for letting me vent.

Filed Sep 12, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · WA

Thank you the federal safety agency for being my voice. We need and appreciate the life saving work you collectively do to keep my family, myself, and others safe on our roads. I need your action. My 2013 Subaru Continuously Variable Transmission valve body is failing. This is a major safety issue because my Subaru risks stalling out and potentially being harmed in a crash causing bodily injury or death to the driver, passengers, and other motorists. This is a known issue with Subaru and the federal safety agency. Instead of a recall, Subaru of America opted to extend the warranty to 100,000 miles or 10 years for this safety issue. My car is 8 years old and over 100,000 miles. (I have taken amazing care of my beloved car and have already replaced the short block assembly that was a Service Bulletin under warranty for excessive oil consumption.) My goal, with your assistance, is to hold Subaru accountable to fix this known CVT failure at their cost (Approximately $1,829.94) by honoring my 8 year old car that is within the 10 year portion of the warranty extension. Although it is a known problem for cars over 100,000 miles, Subaru is denying my claim. The verbiage of this Continuously Variable Transmission issue being covered under an extended warranty of “100,000 miles OR 10 years, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST’ is a protection of the manufacturer only. I am compelled to ask you for your help and appreciate your time and advocacy. I can help in any capacity on my end. I am at your service!

Filed May 16, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 159,000 miles · TN

This car guzzles oil, like a quart every thousand miles making it a [xxx] car for road trips. I bought this for road trips so thanks subaru. It has CVT issues that subaru won't acknowledge or repair, dangerous ones too such as loss of power while idling, and feeling the engine is going to die when in stop and go traffic. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Engine · 90,000 miles · OH

For the last 50k miles, oil consumption has gotten worse and worse. Now it needs a qt of oil every 600 miles.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Engine · PA

This car is an extreme oil burner. We have to add oil every 1,000 miles. There was a lawsuit and subaru is offering to replace the engine block, but our dealership says the car continues to pass the oil consumption test. Also, the clutch just went out at 58,000 miles. After an online search, I am seeing this is typical of this car.

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Engine · TN

I need to put a quart of oil every 250 miles. I did an oil check with grayson subaru knoxville tn, and they told me that the car was fine.

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Engine · 131,485 miles · UT

Excessive oil consumption. The car goes through a quart of oil about every 700-800 miles despite regular oil changes and maintaince

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil and additional oil had to be added by the contact. In addition, the low oil warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation subaru arapahoe (9955 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112, (303) 578-6119) where it was determined that an oil consumption test and oil change were needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1-35088528581. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 10 miles · TX

116,700 miles and need to replace valve body. Concern raised at 83,000 miles but was advised to flush transmission. Automatic transmission temperature warning light comes on every summer, and concern raised but was only advised to pull over and let it cool. Also having problem with low engine oil warning and need to add 1 - 2 quarts between 6000 mile oil change. This is a known issue and the short block may need to be replaced to repair this

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Engine · 145,000 miles · IA

Vehicle uses oil excessive amounts of oil and this year of outback has had recalls but said VIN # has not had a recall for excessive oil consumption.

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Transmission · IN

My car has been consuming oil to the point where it has a d minus according to the dealership but has not fixed the problem and it keeps happening. The first time they said it was almost an f. I have about 3000 miles on it when it needs oil .