Three problems related to power train have been reported for the 2012 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2012 Forester.
On 12/31/18, when driving home at 11p. M. ,and an hour from my home, my "oil light" came on. I stopped at a service station and had 3 quarts of oil put in my oil tank. Two days later, I took it to my mechanic who could not find a leak but over the next 9 months, at approximately every 2 week intervals, he put between 1/2-3 quarts of oil in my car. In may 2019 the north end Subaru service dept. Checked over my car and could not find a oil leak either. On 9/21/19, my mechanic read an article online about the excessive oil consumption in most Subaru models between 2011-15. I never received notification from Subaru this problem. I wrote 2 letters to Subaru of America (one to the president). I was notified by them that my car was "out of warranty" because it, by then, had over 100,000 miles. They offered me a $1500 "loyal customer" credit on a new Subaru, which they never sent me. I have been driving Subarus since 1990 and have talked my whole family and several friends into buying them. I usually drive my Subarus until 250. 000 miles and don't want to get a new car. This was a defect in many models and I was not notified as an owner. I take meticulous care of my cars. I continue to drive this one, having the oil levels checked every 2 weeks. The cost of a new "engine block assembly" would be $4995, which I think Subaru should be responsible for. I have filed a complaint with the MA attorney general's office and they suggested I also contact you. Attached in the mentioned complaint, the 2 letters I wrote to Subaru and an article the excessive oil consumption problem. Thank you for any assistance you can give me.
Vehicle transmission shifted into neutral while in cruise control on the highway. The vehicle had to be powered off and back on before the transmission would reengage. Dtc was p2138. This is the fourth incidence over a 14 month period. After power cycle reset, the issue doesn't recur for one to three months. In two instances, the vehicle was in cruise control but not in the other two.
After sharp acceleration the check engine light came on and stayed on. No other issues noted. Two months later with 7500 miles on the odometer, the same thing occurred but this time the cruise control light and the vehicle stabilization light came on as well. Cruise control did not work and I assume the stabilization didn't either.
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