2013 Subaru Forester Engine Problems

While driving on the highway, your car started making a knocking sound and then stalled at an exit. After restarting it, smoke came from under the hood. The dealer determined the engine had catastrophically failed because oil had mixed with antifreeze, requiring a complete engine replacement. No warning lights appeared on your dashboard before this happened. The repair is estimated to cost $9,000–$15,000, and you're concerned that the engine monitoring system should have alerted you to the problem.

Your engine suddenly shut off while driving with no warning lights or overheating signals, leaving you stranded on the road. Subaru determined the engine had run out of oil despite your regular maintenance. This is a serious safety issue since sudden engine failure can cause loss of control, and you learned Subaru settled a class action lawsuit for this same problem but didn't notify you. The fix will likely involve investigating why oil levels dropped unexpectedly and determining if there's an oil leak or consumption issue.

While driving on the highway, your oil warning light came on and you noticed a ticking noise and vibration throughout the car. Your engine then shut off and won't start again, even though you have adequate oil, gas, and a charged battery. When you turn the key, the engine cranks but won't fire up, and makes a loud squeaking sound in the process. This likely requires a mechanic to diagnose whether it's a spark issue, fuel delivery problem, or internal engine damage.

Your check engine light came on while driving, and you've noticed your car is burning through engine oil much faster than normal. At around 150,000 miles, this suggests an internal engine issue that's causing oil consumption. The problem may require engine diagnostics and potentially internal engine repairs or replacement of worn components like piston rings or valve seals.

Your engine is leaking oil significantly from the valve cover seals and camshaft seals, losing about 2 quarts every 1,000 miles despite regular dealer maintenance. This is happening at 120,000 miles, which the owner considers premature failure. Fixing this requires removing the entire engine and doing extensive disassembly, with dealer estimates exceeding $2,500.

Your car is consuming oil faster than normal, meaning you'll need to add oil more frequently between oil changes. This could indicate internal engine wear, a leak, or burning oil in the combustion chamber. You should have a mechanic inspect your engine for leaks and check your oil level regularly until the issue is diagnosed and repaired.

OIL CONSUMPTION REGULAR OIL CHANGES EVERY 5,000 MILES BOUGHT CAR WITH JUST OVER 22,000 MILES AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES HEARD KNOCKING NOISE CHECKED DIP STICK NO OIL KNOW WARNING SIGNS WHAT SO EVER I.E. ENGINE RUNNING HOT ,NO OIL LIGHT NOTHING.EVER SINCE TAKES A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. *TR

2013 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED OIL ADDED IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED 1500 TOWARDS A NEW CAR OR REPAIR. THE CONSUMER WAS DISSATISFIED. *JS

LACK OF POWER WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE FEEL DOES'T GO WHEN I PRESS THE GAS FROM GETTING OUT OF STOP FOR A 10 SECONDS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. *TR CONSUMER STATED MY SAFETY AND OF THOSE AROUND ME WOULD BE IN JEOPARDY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH ON LIKE MODELS FOR JUST THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE, BUT NOT MY VIN.*JB

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AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE - PROMPTED ME TO WRITE THIS. 2YRS INTO OWNING MY CAR HAD OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DONE BECAUSE IT SEEMED THE SYNTHETIC OIL IS DISAPPEARING. WAS TOLD CAR IS FINE. I STILL NEED TO PUT OIL IN - IN BETWEEN CHANGES. THE ENGINE HAS NO LEAKS. I WAS TOLD SYNTHETIC OIL BURNS OFF WHEN YOU DRIVE A LOT OF MILES. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO.

VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY SITTING AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH A BAD MOTOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE FAILURE CORRELATES WITH THE ISSUES THAT SUBARU HAS WITH THIS YEAR MODEL. I HAVE TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO COME TO TERMS WITH SUBARU, I AM MOVING FORWARD WITH A LAWSUIT AND ALL OPTIONS AFFORDED TO ME TO ENSURE THAT SUBARU IS HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PRODUCT.

FAILED OIL CONSUMPTION TEST ,ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED .I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY SECOND SUBARU FORESTER 2011 ITS ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. IN BOTH CARS I FOUND THE PROBLEMS ACCIDENTALLY WHEN I TOOK THE2011 TO HVE NEW TIERS I ASKED THEM TO CHECK OIL LEVEL FOUND NO OIL ON THE STICK FILLED IT WITH 3 BOTTELS OF OIL BEFORE I DROVE IT TO THE DEALER I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD RECALL ALL FORESTER ALSO I WAS NOT END A NOTICE THAT THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM. NOW THEY OFFER ME 1000$ TO APPLY FOR BUYING NEW SUBARU

I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM MECHANIC AFTER TAKING IT IN FOR OIL CHANGE. THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE PAN, DIPSTICK CLEAN! I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK AS I PARK IN GARAGE AND WOULD SEE IT. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON DASH, WHICH IS A HUGE CONCERN! LOOKING BACK SUBARU HAS HAD ISSUES WITH OIL BURNING UP QUICKLY. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH OTHER UNKNOWN INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BY THE FIRE AND WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED METROWEST SUBARU AT (508) 651-2000 (LOCATED AT 948 WORCESTER ST, NATICK, MA 01760), BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. *TT

SUBARU HAS 86K MILES ON IT. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60MPH AND THE CAR STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE CLACKING NOISE. THE CAR DIED. WE STARTED IT AGAIN, ALL THE LIGHTS WENT ON AND THE CAR DIED. IT HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF INTO A PARKING LOT. CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO A SUBARU DEALER AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT IT HAS "CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE 'ROD BEARINGS FAILING, ALL METAL THROUGHOUT MY OIL, AND THE SHORT BLOCK (ENGINE?) NEEDS TO BE REBUILT." I REALLY DO NOT WANT THIS ENGINE REBUILT NOR DO I WANT THE CAR BACK. I NEED HELP! PLEASE CONTACT ME.

I'M SORRY, BUT I'M SENDING IN ANOTHER INCIDENT REPORT AS I JUST WANT TO AMEND MY PRIOR INCIDENT REPORT # 11064585. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THAT YOU WILL SEE THAT MY ENGINE FAILED ON MY 2013 SUBARU FORRESTER. IN THE DESCRIPTION I SENT TO YOU, I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $8,000 TO $12,000 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM! I HAVE THREE KIA'S IN MY DRIVEWAY, ALL WITH MILEAGE OVER 125,000 AND NONE OF THEM HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I BOUGHT THE SUBARU FOR THEIR RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY. PLEASE ADD THIS TO MY PRIOR CASE NUMBER FILE. THANKS SO MUCH.

2013 SUBARU FORESTER - CONSTANTLY BURNING OIL. NEEDS TO BE REPLENISHED OFTEN. *JS

MY CAR HAS BEEN CONSUMING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL SINCE I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM IN APRIL OF 2014 BY INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. AT THAT OIL CHANGE I HAD ABOUT A QUART OF SYNTHETIC LEFT AFTER ONLY 4500 MILES. I TOOK IT IN EARLY BECAUSE THE CAR WAS RIDING ROUGH AND THAT WAS WHEN THEY DISCOVERED THE LOW OIL LEVEL. I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST SUBARU AMERICA OVER THIS COSTLY PROBLEM. I'M TOLD BY SUBARU THAT AFTER A COMPRESSION TEST THEY WILL CHANGE THE PISTON RINGS HOWEVER I'M TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE PISTON RINGS ARE DAMAGED BY LOW OIL AND DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS COMPLAINT IS PROMPTED AFTER I DISCOVERED THE HORDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING SUBARU'S OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT SUBARU IS PUTTING A BANDAID OVER THE PROBLEM AND SAFETY IS IN FACT AN ISSUE AS PEOPLE HAVE HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND OTHERS HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FIXING DAMAGE TO OTHER AREAS OF THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF LOW OIL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR