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2011 Subaru IMPREZA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1551188
Internal NHTSA #	11192459
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	IMPREZA
Model Year	2011
File date	11/03/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	3 times my engine has needed a short block replacement. I have brought car in for all scheduled maintenance and have changed the oil every 3500-4000 miles. The first engine problem occurred at 26,250 mi. I noticed a knocking sound and brought to subaru dealer. Diagnosis: "bearing damage to connecting rod bearing for cylinder 2." short block replaced, under warranty. (see docs) 2nd incident occurred at 51,232 miles. This time there was no warning and i was on an interstate when the engine seized and all power was lost. Towed to a subaru dealer. No diagnosis was given at that time but short block was again replaced. This time i had to pay for the teardown ($222) but subaru, after numerous phone calls agreed to do the work as a "good will gesture." (see docs) the 3rd & last malfunction occurred at 58,700 miles, a mere 7,000 miles since the last engine was replaced. Again, i was on the interstate and with a moments notice (reduction in power) the engine seized. It was sheer luck that i was not killed trying to move over 6 lanes with no power or steering to get off the highway. Towed to a subaru dealer. I do not have any paperwork from this last incident. Subaru said they would pay for entire repair. But before i could make an informed decision, i asked for written documentation of the problem, cause and a detailed repair description. I have not received this information & did not give consent to repair car. Just got a call from the dealer saying car was repaired and ready for pickup. The only information i have regarding this last seizure was from a subaru of america customer services rep who verbally told me that "the cylinder 4 rod was thrown." the car is currently at the dealer. There is something seriously wrong when a vehicle with only 58000 miles needs 3 engines. I refuse to drive this vehicle again. I will not jeopardize my life and of those around me.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	26250
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CRANSTON, RI
VIN pattern	JF1GH6D69BGXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	65
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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.
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Subaru IMPREZA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Subaru IMPREZA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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