Hi Scotty, this isn't a question but a comment on Subaru quality and reliability I thought I would share and you could inform others if necessary. I brought in a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek last month for regular service at 84,000 miles. Owned since new, we have been very diligent (especially oil and filter changes) with services and almost all were done at Subaru dealerships. So, at this service in May, the dealer recommended that all engine seals be redone, oil pans, Cam Sealer, valve covers, etc, except for the head gasket which is in good condition. They stated many times that this is quite common for all newer Subaru engines and there is nothing we could have done to prevent this at all. They began using a liquid sealant at the factory and because the oil in a boxer engine rests on these seals when not in use, it degrades and begins to leak. Shockingly they want $5,200 to remove the engine and remove all components and reseal them. I demanded to see what they were talking about and they took me back in the shop and sure enough there was oil on the bottom half of the engine. I called Subaru customer support and they offered me $2,500 towards this repair but it is still too much for a well maintained car with only 84,000 miles on it. So, in lieu of this repair I will check the oil every thousand miles to ensure it does not get low. I am pretty sure the oil began leaking years ago but was not brought to my attention when it could have been done under warranty. The service tech agreed that is what they would do at this point, too. Coincidentally there was another newer Crosstrek in the dealer shop having this repair done but they told me it was still under warranty. Upon searching the internet, this Subaru oil leak/sealant problem is described all over the place. Clearly this should be a Subaru recall if they really mean it when they claim quality and longevity as they do in their commercials. If anyone buys a new Subaru and keeps it longer than the warranty, they need to be very, very careful and if thinking of buying a new one, get in writing this work was already done.
Maybe Toyota isn't perfect, but I have an 09 Rav4 with over 100,000 miles, and thanks to your advice, a new in 22 Corolla and they are happily on the road. The only out of the ordinary item the Rav4 needed was a new ECM, $700 total parts and labor, in 2022.
I attached the recommendation to this post from the Subaru dealer in Las Vegas. This is one of the crazier things I have ever seen.
they offered me $2,500 towards this repair
I'm shocked they offered you anything. I would actually consider doing the seals.
Seems Subaru just can't get engine seals right.
Clearly this should be a Subaru recall
vehicles are usually recalled for serious safety concerns. This would be more warranty extension candidate.
I attached the recommendation to this post
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