NHTSA Complaint #11428300 — 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11428300
Vehicle 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

Both the head gasket and valve cover gasket are leaking oil. The head gasket started leaking at 52k miles and the valve cover at 65k miles. Both need to be replaced. Subaru has had issues with these gaskets for decades. There should be a recall for these issues.

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