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2014 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1406369
Internal NHTSA #	11022339
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2014
File date	07/09/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have an ongoing issue with my 2014 subaru forester that was manufactured in 2013, in which the check oil light routinely goes on approximately half-way through a 6k oil change. There was a class action lawsuit against subaru that stipulated an oil consumption test could be initiated following an oil change. The oil levels are checked at 1,200 miles after the oil change and if the levels are low the vehicle will fail the test and qualify for a new engine at no cost. I've had 2 oil consumption tests completed on my car, with the first one done 1 year ago. My vehicle passed both tests at 1,200 miles, but routinely is low on oil well before my next scheduled oil change. I have filed 2 complaints with subaru of america with no success. I last had my oil changed at 71,308 miles, and brought it back for the test 1,200 miles later. I am now 3k into the same oil change and my check oil light went on yesterday and today. I brought it to the dealer to check the level and it was 3/4 of a quart low, which subaru of america says is normal oil consumption at 3k into an oil change and they will not replace the engine. This is not an issue for subaru foresters manufactured in 2014, as subaru of america changed the pistons in the engine to address the issue. I am very stuck; the dealer won't help me, subaru of america won't help me, and the car is worthless given the service records indicating that it uses excess oil. I work full-time. I am also the main transportation for my 2 young children. I drive with extra quarts of oil in my car and have to add oil approximately 3-4. 5k into a 6k oil change when the light comes on. I have spent a lot of time and energy on this issue with no success and i just don't know what to do anymore. I am hoping you can help. I can provide you with all emails to subaru of america and maintenance records for the car. Updated 11/07/2017*js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	74000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	HOLLISTON, MA
VIN pattern	JF2SJADC6EHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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