Blown Head Gasket Problems of Subaru Impreza

Left and right cylinder head gaskets were blown at 41,295 miles. Low mileage for this type of major engine failure. At 56,976 miles the ignition coil, spark plugs and ignition cables required replacement due to mis-fire condition associated with a cracked ignition coil. The exact same failure occurred at 81,856 miles. Both failures were accompanied by blinking check engine lamps requiring the vehicle be towed to the dealer for repair. Repeat failure of major components reflects persistent defects in design or manufacture.

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My sister was driving my car while I was away. She was driving on the road when suddenly the car broke down. She had it towed to our independent mechanic. They stated that the head gasket blew. (soa mentioned to me that not a lot of people complained about it and they may reimburse me for my repair if I was at a Subaru dealer, but since it was at my independent mechanic they have to review it and the parts are suppose to be original) I needed to replace that. Now it smells in the car sometimes (for instance after having heat on, and worse when it rains or snows). It also bucks uncontrollably when coming to a stop. I was told to have a Subaru dealer check it out even though it's no more on the warranty. Also, when I bought my car the window defrosters on the back window were damaged. They stated to me that it was my fault that it was damaged and I should repair it out of my own pocket. I don't recommend a Subaru to any person, and honestly I don't like their customer service. They only want to receive money and not help people when they have problems. Like other people mentioned. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Since the head gasket blew. My car keeps breaking down. I have a toddler. By the oil sensor gauge it keeps breaking and my car starts smoking. My mechanic told me if I kept driving the car would have caught on fire due to the hot oil underneath the hood. I found out I need to repair the head gasket again the second time. Since it was changed the first time my check engine and cruise control keep turning on when I have low rpms, and am in stop and go traffic and high rpms. There are so many people that have this problem and Subaru told me they will pay for damages that they own up to. For my head gasket I only received over $200 which it cost me almost $1500. They don't acknowledge all the other material that went into fixing the head gasket like oil and etc. This is the second time in 2 years I will be fixing the head gasket.