2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: excessive oil consumption

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Driving on the freeway my car lost power i pulled off to the side and tried to restart it. As I have the ignition turned over for 30 to 40 seconds the starter sounded erratic and the oil temperature light was flashing. I sat there for about ten minutes and tried again and it did the same thing but it started. This power loss has happened twice. The erratic noise coming from the ignition, and the hesitation of starting is a regular ongoing issue along with the oil temperature light. Since the first stall at about 117000 miles on the odometer the car has been burning oil at a rate of a full quart about every 3000 miles. #2 Around 120000 miles my key wouldn't come out of the ignition. This happened first on a late night in a high crime area. I actually had to leave my keys in my ignition while going into a gas station to pay for fuel. Since then this happens every time I turn off my vehicle and put it into the park position. Usually I have to wait around ten minutes to be able to remove the keys. Both of these issues cause a great deal of anxiety on the freeway or having to leave the key in the ignition.

Filed Sep 28, 2019 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NJ

The engine burns oil too fast. Every 800 to 1000 miles the car requires 1or 2 quarts of oil

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Engine · NY

Engine oil leak causing excessive oil consumption and low oil levels between reasonable recommended oil change mileage (burning 3 quarts in 1200 miles). Low oil light does not always illuminate, causing safety hazard of blowing motor due to unreasonably fast oil consumption and owner not being aware of problem. Car has 42000 miles on it and this was a known problem that dealership/subaru are neglecting to properly fix.

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · 71,000 miles · NY

Two concerns. Purchased vehicle new march 2013. 5000 miles later check oil light illuminated. Had to add 1 qt. Oil. Went to dealer to inquire. Said they had to monitor. Continually happened at 5000. First said I had a faulty oil sensor (recall). Thought that was odd since it only happened when the oil was low. Then after monitoring dealer said oil consumption was normal. Second problem. At 71000 miles heard ticking noise in front left. Dealer said needed to replace left axle. Possible cause rough road conditions. At 75000 miles heard same noise on right side. Dealer mechanic said due to high mileage it was normal for the axle to lose grease and fail. Found it hard to believe that it was normal for both axles to fail at 71000-75000 miles. I wouldn't consider that high mileage nor would I consider it normal for axles to fail. Spoke with their customer relations 1-800-subaru3 case #1-10733639056. I paid $628.00 to replace first axle. They agreed to pay for second axle. They said they were only replacing it because I was a good customer and a gesture of good will. Not because the axles were faulty. I wouldn't consider myself a good customer since this is the only subaru I have ever purchased and it has been nothing but a problem.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Engine · 43,675 miles · ME

My 2013 subaru xv crosstrek is burning oil. At the time that the oil light came on, the car had 43,675 miles on it. I just read where someone else is having this same issue. I purchased this vehicle brand new 2 years ago and feel that a new car should not be burning oil.

Filed May 2, 2015 · Engine · 3,000 miles · FL

My 2013 subaru crosstrek xv has been burning oil since new. The dealer, and subaru, have done nothing to help fix the issue. Currently its burning a quart of oil every 2000-3500 miles. This can't be right but subaru tell me that it is ok for the car to "consume" a quart of oil every 1200 miles.