| Issue ID | 1294008 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10877056 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/02/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is a follow-up on 12/05/15 (nhstsa id 10808561) - problem on check engine oil around 1,500 miles before the next scheduled oil change. Reported to subaru and did an oil consumption study, basically bringing the car to a subaru dealer at 1,200 miles after an oil change. Asked the technician at dealer what they did. I was told they just looked at the oil dip stick level - how very scientific. So, he said everything was ok and that was it. Since then, i have been putting a quart of oil around 1,300 miles before my next oil change. Mileage of my car is now over 58,000 miles. I am concerned that at 60,000 miles, the warranty will be over and i have to pay for repairs as this problem continues. Subaru still claims that this is normal. Previous cars i owned never had this problem. Why is subaru not held accountable and stand behind their product? |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLIAMSTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAC4FH4XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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