NHTSA Complaint #11603582 β€” 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11603582
Vehicle 2013 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 SC

Consumer Description

We bought this around June 2018 with ~96,000 miles. I change oil every 6 months or 6,000 miles with OEM filters and Mobil 1 0w-30 oil. This car has burned 1/2 to 3/4 of oil initially. After 140,000 miles it climbed to over 1 1/2 quarts between changes. I had repeated O2 sensor codes and sensor replacements and finally catalytic converter codes. Replaced the converter around 160,000 miles. I took off the intake manifold after seeing excessive oil deposits under the throttle body. There's was over 1/8" of caked oil inside the manifold and butterfly valves. I'm very confused as to why the class action lawsuit didn't cover my Serial number. I checked this before buying the car and incorrectly assumed all the affected cars were included in the recall/repair process.

Related Complaints for the 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11708999 I purchased this car may 28th 2025 and had it over the weekend and check engine light came on and took it Monday once...
#11628910 According to my mechanic, the Engine Cradle is severly corroded and needs to be replaced. According to Subaru, today ...
#11598029 The contact owned a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the contact's reside...
#11589050 Piston rings are defective heavy oil consumption caused my engine to seize with only 150,000 miles
#11533760 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 ...

Recent Complaints for the 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK

#11713975 STRUCTURE:BODY The vehicle caught fire while driving along the interstate. It's a total loss.
#11708999 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I purchased this car may 28th 2025 and had it over the weekend and check engine light came on and took it Monday once...
#11708999 POWER TRAIN I purchased this car may 28th 2025 and had it over the weekend and check engine light came on and took it Monday once...
#11684961 SERVICE BRAKES I purchased a car from Middletown Nissan on May 24, 2025. The car was assured to have all these different safety chec...
#11684961 STRUCTURE:BODY I purchased a car from Middletown Nissan on May 24, 2025. The car was assured to have all these different safety chec...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report