Engine Oil Leaking Problems of Subaru Outback

Per Subarus bulletin 02-192-25 posed on 10-26-2024 they provided details on how to fix a leak from zone 4 for cam shaft carrier and valve cover. I have a leak from these two items noted. I have been breathing the oil fumes for who knows how long. I have had these issues confirmed by both Subaru dealership service center and an independent service center. No engine lights have been displayed or came on to indicate any of theses issues. The odor of strong oil just got worse over time and my vehicle only has 87000 original miles on it and has proper documented oil change and service every 3000 miles.

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This is the first Subaru I've ever owned and so far it's been a nightmare. I have had to repair: an oil leak in the engine that required the whole engine to be taken apart. While replacing a seemingly simple part, the hydraulic lifts that keep the back hatch open, the threading that holds the screw in broke off and I had to hire a mechanic yet again to weld that part to be able to screw in the screw to hold the lift in place. And now, the entire interior lighting doesn't work, including the stereo, all the dome lights and the remote control system. In addition to that, the rear wiper doesn't work properly.

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The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to austin Subaru (8100 burnet road, austin, TX 78757 phone (512)220-0930) to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15v502000 (power train), the mechanic found an internal oil leak and needed to remove the engine to be able to correct the engine oil leak. The contact stated that the dealer replaced engine rings, cylinder heads, and installed a longer lasting silicone sealer. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was out of warranty however, the manufacturer repaired the engine oil leak failure as a good will offer. The failure mileage was 25,600. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

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Vehicle developed drip from transmission approximately mid June 2018. Took to dealer & unable to find source after 11 days in shop. They put dye in and I drove until 7-30-18 when drip returned. Car in shop 6 days for new transmission. Car returned 8-9-18. 11 days later 8-21-18 major oil leak & vehicle towed to dealership. As of 8-24-18 they are still attempting to locate leak. Will have to pull engine. May not get car back during August. Outback has less than 15000 miles. Have contacted Subaru requested lemon law as the vehicle has nearly 40 cumulative days in the shop since purchased 8-16-18. Outback has also had 2 new radios and multiple software updates for numerous radio issues.

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The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at garavel Subaru (10 tindall Ave, norwalk, CT 06851, (203) 642-0620) for months due to an internal oil leak that was impacting the engine. The contact stated that the oil warning indicator failed to illuminate in a timely manner to alert that the oil level was low. The dealer also replaced the wheel bearings several times. The radio, speaker phone, and gps were also serviced several times, but the failures recurred. The contact was informed by the dealer that the warranty had expired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

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Oil was leaking from the engine area. Subaru of America authorized Subaru of sonora, CA to replace the cylinder head gaskets and related items/parts. The work was started on 8/2/17 and completed on 8/29/17 with 95,007 miles on the car. This repair work was completed under an extended warranty. I have a 3 page receipt from Subaru of sonora for this work.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the head gasket. Liberty auto city Subaru (1000 e park Ave, libertyville, IL 60048, (847) 362-3800) diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

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Ever since we bought this vehicle, about every 2,000 miles the engine oil seems to vanish, and I have to add about a quart. I run through about 7 quarts a year. When I bought the car, I asked the dealer why the oil dipstick indicated the oil level was way above the full level. The dealer just said it must have been filled too much in the last oil change. I think it was over filled so I wouldn't notice it leaking out until a few months after I bought the car. I have to keep a spare quart in the car at all times. If the dashboard warning light ever fails, I'm worried I could seize the engine.

My Subaru has a 2. 5l engine. A Subaru service center has verified the head gaskets have a severe oil leak. My car is also leaking antifreeze, my mechanic believes it is leaking from the head gaskets. I contacted Subaru of America about the issue, they will not fix the problem even though they have previously had a recall on this same issue with this same size engine back in 2002. I am stuck with a $2600 repair. I found many other people with the same issue with the same engine on different year makes of Subarus on this site. . Read more...

I just bought a 2007 Subaru Outback from a certified Subaru dealer (stohlman Subaru in va), it had 65000 miles on it, I did all the maintenance and minor repairs on it. I paid $12,000 for the vehicle. On 2/5/2017, the check engine light started flashing so I pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to a service station. Apparently, the vehicle was out of oil despite that it wasn't due for another oil change in 1500 miles and we had checked the oil a week before and it was full. The engine has siezed up and required a new engine. No oil indicator light had come on, no smoking or overheating, and from the service station, no leaks on the vehicle. I then had it towed to another Subaru specialist service station in frederick, MD and again was told the vehicle needed a new engine. Owned the car less than a year, no leaks, no indicator of low oil, the oil just disappeared? the auto mechanics are dumbfounded at what caused this.

Using excessive oil. Thi si sthe secon time I had to put oil in approximately 5700 milees after an oil change. Its not leakeing anywhere.

Vehicle has had severe oil leaking for 4 years. Dealership informed me of head gasket problems, but only offered repair at full shop rate prices. I see this a potential fire hazard.

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Catastrophic engine failure. Apparently, a not uncommon problem (engine bearing). Vehicle under both factory and extended warranty. Subaru north America is trying to avoid fixing under warranty (again, it seems a not uncommon problem). Subaru claims oil leaked out, but oil pressure light never came on. Subaru is not dealing on the up and up.

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I recently took my Outback in to a local shop for an oil change, and they notified me that the head gasket has started to leak. Took it to the dealership for a second opinion, and they said the same thing. Called four different places, and got estimates for anywhere from $1500-$2100 (after spending $2k on other wear and tear repairs this summer). Every mechanic I spoke with was keenly aware of this problem, which obviously means this is a very common - and expensive - defect!.

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Front crank seal fails. Causing oil leakage and possible fire under hood. Research on internet shows to be a common problem with Subarus. Research also shows Subaru has released 3 different parts in attempt to fix problem. Subaru denies this to be a fire hazard or even a problem with their vehicles.

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