Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises Problems of Subaru Forester

At 102k miles, engine developed loud tapping sound. Vehicle has always used a quart of oil approximately every 1000 miles since new. This problem appears to be oil related due to engine design/part defect. Problem appeared after 4 hour drive at highway speed (70-75mph). Mechanic checking for valve or rocker damage.

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I bought this vehicle in 2016 and have always maintained my car and now the engine is blown it's making a ticking noise all the oil was gone I was driving down the rd and it starting making a ticking noise under the hood.

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On christmas eve, while driving on the garden state parkway in NJ, car engine started making loud tapping noises. As I tried to pull off the road, engine noise became louder and when I finally was off the road , the noise turned to banging. No warning lights. Before I could turn off the engine, it stopped on it's own. From start of noise to stop was about 15 seconds. There was oil on bottom of vehicle and none in the engine. I check the oil frequently and have the car dealer serviced faithfully every 6000 miles, which is even less than Subaru recommended intervals. . I had the car towed to that dealer. They told me the engine was a total loss and it would cost $9000 to repair. The car had 117000 miles on it.

My car suffered a catastrophic oil event without an indicator light or any other warning that is nesitating a new engine. The car had less than 70,000 miles on it and was in service several times recently without anyone noticing the oil problem? on the day of the event I was driving to work and was hearing a ticking noise like when you put a baseball card on your bicycle spokes with a clothespin. When I was a mile from my workplace an oil light illuminated and I immediately pulled off the expressway into a gas station. I put synthetic oil into the car, restarted it and drove less than a mile to an open service station where I left the car for service. The service station informed me that I needed a new engine. I spoke to Subaru after discovering that this event was not mine alone and in 2015 Subaru was sued for the problem. I was never made aware of the potential for this or dreamed it was possible.

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.

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The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. While driving approximately 55 mph, a ticking noise emerged from the engine compartment and the oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle started to slow down and then stopped. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the road to a complete stop. The contact exited the vehicle, raised the hood, and observed smoke around the dipstick. The contact checked the oil and found that the reservoir was empty. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but it was closed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact of a technical service bulletin related to the oil consumption issue, but the vehicle had to be evaluated and then driven 1,200 miles in order for them to replace the engine block assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Occasionally stalls when accelerating (usually to get on freeway or speed up drastically while on freeway). Doesnt completely lose power, only occurs for about 1-4 seconds but during that time car does not speed up even when pressing gas (actually acts as if foot was taken off gas), and makes a clicking noise. Has happened ever since purchasing car new, and mentioned at every service but they can never recreate the issue and therefore cant fix it. Saw a similar stalling issue on a recall for same type of car but not my VIN. Dealership wont check unless I pay fee.

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I have a 2010 Subaru Forester. The vehicle has an issue with (1) the steering pulls to the right, (2) the engine loses power intermittently and (3) the car shakes and shimmies when driving at highway speeds. All three of the issues have been with the car since I purchased it at 6 miles on the odometer. The steering issue is dangerous because it makes it hard to keep the car on the road. I have taken the car in 2 times for an alignment and the issue persists still at 2750 miles. The engine issue has been with the car since the beginning. While driving, the driver hears a click sound come from the engine compartment and the car will momentarily lose power. The issue happens as frequently as 6 times a minute and sometimes every other minute of driving. It happens when the air conditioner is turned on or off, but exacerbated when driving in 3rd gear and when the air conditioner compressor is engaged. The dealer has tried to say that this is a normal feature of the car. I have owned other Subaru Foresters and driven many other 2010 Subaru Forester's and this issue does not happen. I have taken the car into the dealership for the steering issue and the shaking issue. The dealer has balanced the tires three times now and re-aligned the tires twice. This has done nothing to correct the issue. The issue remains. Concerning the engine issue, I have taken the car in three times now and the dealer has check the car and stated that the issue ir normal. The issue is not normal when compared to other vehicles from the manufacturer of the same make and model.

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The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Forester. While driving between 35-40 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the brakes were applied. The contact shifted into park or neutral and the vehicle made a clunking sound. The engine went to idel. The contact waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle and shifting into drive. The dealer has had the vehicle for the past two weeks and the contact refuses to retrieve the vehicle. The dealer performed diagnostic tests, but could not find a failure with the engine or any other component. She stated that she will not drive the vehicle because the failure has not been diagnosed. The failure mileage was 3,100. Updated 7/14/09 updated 07/17/09.

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Loud clunking noise coming from engine. My mechanic diagnosed as a cracked cylinder or piston. Took the car to local Subaru dealership to repiar - hoping that Subaru would cover part of the cost (no longer under warrantee. ) have been told by dealership after a rep. From Subaru looked at the car - that the engine will need to be replaced. When I asked what happened. I was told that the pistons in this car do not have a skirting. Therfore when they go up and down in the cylinder they have more room than normal and can move around more. (sounds like an engineering flaw to me. ) Subaru says that they are willing to cover 40% of the cost to repair. I feel that I bought a car that wasn't designed very well - and I should not have to pay for their mistakes. I have called Subaru's costumer service hotline and am waiting for them to reply. They also told me that because I was the 2nd owner of the car - I was probably not going to get any more help. Really makes you want to buy a used Subaru!.

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While driving at 70 mph, suddenly there was a clicking noise from the engine and then it stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership stated, there was internal engine damage. This occurred because water seeped into the engine because of a faulty gasket.