Catalytic Convertor Problems of Subaru Outback

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while starting. In addition, the contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that during rainy weather, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact scanned the vehicle with an obd2 scanner and retrieved dtc codes: p0420 (catalytic convertor) and p0057 (ignition system). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were failures with the rear brake pads, rotors, pcv valve, valve cover gasket, engine air filter, catalytic converter heat shield; and a cylinder #4 misfire. The dtc codes p0304, and p0420 (catalytic convertor) were also retrieved. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced first. The contact stated that several repairs were made prior; however, the failure persisted. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Subaru service program bulletin: wqc-39, wvy-35, wuf-91r, tkc-19r, and NHTSA campaign number: 20v003000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,803.

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2008 Subaru Outback. Consumer seeks reimbursement from manufacturers catalytic converter defect recall repairs. The consumer stated a few days after purchasing the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated. A local repair shop read the codes and explained to the consumer, the catalytic converter was failing. The consumer learned Subaru had issued a selective recall, only honored in certain states, on the catalytic converter with a reprogramming of the ecm. The consumer paid for the replacement of the catalytic converter. However, she is requesting reimbursement.

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Check engine light/ sensor failures. Had analysis done on my car when the check engine light came on. Turned out to be knock sensor. Previously changed oxygen sensor. Check engine light came on again, dealer said that catylitic converter was bad possibly due to engine running rich. This may have been caused by bad sensors. This appears to be a common problem with this engine. Is it related to the head gasket leak?.

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The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Outback. The vehicle would jerk when idling. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was a delay and the vehicle would jolt forward. The dealer stated that internal transmission parts failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. At 64,000 miles, the contact smelled rotten eggs when driving 35 mph. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. While driving between 25- 60 mph with the air conditioner activated, she smelled something burning inside the passenger compartment. The dealer stated that the head gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The head gasket failed at 55,000 and 80,000 miles. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 95,000.

The head gaskets and catalytic converter went out on my 2000 Subaru in February and April 2004 respectively. Subaru paid for the head gaskets under warranty; however, it was not under a recall and refused to pay for the catalytic converter. Had it happened 3 months later, it would not have been covered under warranty at that time. I even mentioned that I thought that the two were related. I was told by the dealer "kelly Subaru" that the incidents were not related; however, I believe that the two events were related. Here it is February 2008 and the head gaskets and catalytic converter are both in need of replacing. When I talked to Subaru at 800-782-2783 their customer service area, they said what should I expect from a car that has 190k miles on it. I then tried to explain that this was the second incident in 8 years and it's always involves both at the same time. I explained to Subaru that this is not normal and that I have never in my 45 years of owning cars have I ever had to replace a head gasket; much less twice. Yes, I did replace the catalytic converter once on another car after 15 years of use. This is why I think that Subaru is willful and negligent in this manner.

My Subaru Outback has dripped a little oil from the front ever since I bought the car new and had a burning smell. I took it back 2 times in the first year but they didn't do anything except tell me it was transit paint burning off. I took it back when I was 1000 miles out of my warranty because it was worse and smelled burning more. They told me it was the oil pump seal but wouldn't cover it under warranty. They said if I had been having regular work done through the dealer they might have been able to work something out. Since then it is worse and the burning smell is very bad. I know of 2 other Subaru legacy's with the same problem and a $500 to $700 fix. I was also told by a mechanic that there have been some fires in Subarus due to this problem and dripping on the catalytic convertor.

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