2014 Subaru Outback Engine problems

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH or above, the front end and the steering wheel were shaking abnormally. While driving at various speeds, there was a metallic grinding sound coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the braking distance became extended. The contact stated that the brakes were squeaking while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that...

The car had been recently serviced through the dealer and had 66,000 miles (9 yrs old). It was 6k miles past warranty. While driving, the radiator hose exploded - loud noise, white steam, and all the warning lights came on and the car heated up. I had the car towed and was told that the radiator hose, the radiator and the head gasket had been destroyed and the engine would need to be rebuilt. The car was essentially a total loss given the repair costs. There was no warning at all that anything was wrong with the car prior to the engine blowing. It is my understanding that many years of Subaru Outbacks have required recalls for head gasket problems.

Suburu Outback had been showing signs of needing more oil between routine changes and frequent top-offs. When took to a Suburu Dealer in September 2021, prior to reaching 100,000 miles, Suburu said it was normal. Now at 118,000 miles as of November 2022, the engine jerks and makes noises. Upon taking to Suburu, short engine block repair was recommended, which would cost over $6,000. The issues of needing repair align with the 2016 extended warranty bulletin put out for other Suburu Outbacks, which goes through...

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving the oil warning light illuminated and he added more oil. The contact stated that the oil level was low. The contact noticed that several times the oil level was low prior to the normal mileage interval to change the oil. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the oil was low. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired, however, the independent mechanic stated that the failure could be...

1. Rear liftgate will not open when using remote or sensor on vehicle. Only way to open is to crawl from inside to the back, pop a lid and then maneuver latch release. No way to open liftgate from outside the vehicle. I'm 66 and disabled. 2. Excessive oil use reported by technicians during oil change.

When I purchased the vehicle new, I was told that the oil change needed to be completed every 7,500 miles. Almost immediately, the low engine oil light would come on short of 7,500 miles. Subaru changed when the oil needed to be changed from 7,500 to 6,000 miles due to the oil usage with the engine in this outback year. Recently, I cannot drive much beyond 3,000 miles without the low engine oil coming on after new oil changes by the dealership!! It appears as the vehicle ages the engine oil light is coming on...

The car engine dies for a few seconds when you make a turn or about to enter a highway. Then it jumps as if nothing happened very dangerous I am scared to death. *Tr

My transmission on my 2014 subaru outback blew on me in december 2019. I was in motion turning off the highway to an intersection

I have a 2014 subaru outback with an excessive oil consumption issue. Subaru recently settled the class action for the same issue for several vehicle models but not my vehicle is included. My vehicle has shown the excessive oil consumption issue when I drove about 50k miles. I went to subaru dealership, subaru imports of troy in mi, for the issue but they just refilled the oil when I asked them to check it. At 61,721 miles, the dealership first tested it but I believe they overfilled the oil when testing because...

Oil light comes on after 3000 miles from oil change. Sometimes immediately after oil change despite having full level. Oil levels can drop significantly from oil changes. Oil has been changed by dealer and owner with same results. Happens when ascending and descending hills.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine and the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and ira subaru (located at 97 andover st, danvers, ma 01923, (978) 739-8850) where it was diagnosed that a short block motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Spontaneous engine fire while driving - mar 07,2019 - 2014 subaru outback with current maintenance and no prior history of malfunction. During a 2.1 Mile drive on city streets electrical disturbances of the radio/media console were noted, followed shortly thereafter by black smoke from under the hood. The car was immediately pulled to the side of the road. Upon exiting the car, the smoke had become white and flames were noted under the car. The front of the car soon became engulfed in flames. The entire front of the car was burnt/melted. No one was injured.

3 To 15 second hesitation in throttle response. Last incident nearly resulted in a collision. I stopped waiting for traffic to clear before making an left turn. Made the left turn, gently applied the throttle pedal, no response, pushed it to maximum travel, still no response, car coming toward me in oncoming lane, then my car suddenly accelerated so that a collision was avoided. City 2 lane street, turning left.

At 70,000 miles (rounded) engine began leaking oil from both cam carriers and the upper oil pan. Oil leaks on exhaust system causing a burning oil smell and can see smoke emitting from under the car. Estimate to repair is $2050 from subaru dealership. Have heard rumors of other 2.5I engines having same problem. Very dangerous, can cause engine fire as oil leaks directly on exhaust pipe. Problem (burning smell) is most noticeable first thing in the morning when oil has had chance to leak overnight. More prevalent in cold weather (when metal and gaskets contract from the cold).

My vehicle keeps burning engine oil after 3,000 to 4,000 miles driving. I have had the issue since november 2017 and went to subaru dealer to check it and they said as long as engine oil is the same level after 1,200 miles, engine oil burning is normal. When I asked subaru dealer to add the oil, they changed the engine oil and charged me by saying that it is a normal condition. Even subaru issued technical bulletin for the engine oil burning issue, they treat the complaining customers in a sneaky way. The synthetic...

My subaru outback 2014 has 50,000 miles, low oil light comes up about 4000 miles after oil change. Subaru manual said that is 7500 miles between oil change. Subaru dealer performs oil consumption test. Subaru dealer told me it is normal and that I have to add oil if low oil light come up. I feel like they are cheating.

Tl- contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. Class action lawsuit through subaru for excessive oil consumption. Contact took vehicle to subaru and had engine checked for oil consumption and engine oil was empty. Subaru said no recall on vehicle. Contact wants engine block replaced free of charge.. Subaru stated engine block is not under recall. 0 Recalls associated with this vin.

Vehicle began using oil after approximately 29,000 miles. Low oil pressure light was illuminated on the dashboard. Contacted the dealer and was told to bring the vehicle in immediately. The oil and filter were changed and I was instructed to bring the vehicle back after 1200 miles for a "oil consumption test" . The test was performed at the dealership, patrick subaru and the results, 1/3 qt. Of oil was consumed and the information was sent to subaru of america. My claim was denied. I have since driven the car 2789...

Outback 2.5L. We noticed oil consumption after the 3-4th oil change. All oil changes were preformed at subaru dealership ( browns manasssas or sheehy springfiield). We asked why we were having to add oil and told that this was normal. The situation has gotten worse with low oil light coming on at about 4,000 miles on the oil change. We notified subaru headquarters and they suggested an oil consumption test. That was the first time that had been suggested. The mileage was about appx 72,000 miles. We did they oil...

When at a stop either at a 4 way, traffic light, or waiting to make a turn, sometimes the car hesitates a few seconds before going and then surges forward. I also have had it stall for over 20 minutes and wouldn't start till after 20 minutes. The hesitation is dangerous when making turns across or into traffic because it doesn't go and you can get hit. It does not trip the engine light so the dealer can fix it.

At 38,000 miles low-oil light came on while driving. I stopped at a madison wi dealer who indicated the consumption is normal. I argued that I have never had a low-oil light come on in over forty years of driving. Was told they would be glad to conduct an oil consumption test. There is now 40,000 miles on the car and it is using a quart every 3,500 miles. There are multiple complaints. Nhtsa needs to force subaru to replace these engines.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. While stationary, the vehicle consumed an inordinate amount of oil. The vehicle was diagnosed as having an oil consumption failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

In the shop for motor problem at dealer getting fix.

I purchased after 1 year old from subaru dealership. In 2014 at about 17,000 miles. After ever oil change, the oil light goes on at about - 1,500 miles prior. Tonthe oil change being due. I went to the local dealership and they stayed it is normal with that lighter aeght synthetic oil. Recommended oil consumption test if it kept happening. Now I find out today from corporate subaru # that warranty expired at 69,000. I have 66,000 on my outback. The local dealer never informed me about the 60,000 limit. I & my husband own an independent goodyear dealership, have 4 mechanics, why would I want to pay another dealership to go a consumption test.

Purchased feb 2014, since then I have had issues with the oil light coming on. The first time was at 3400 miles and the oil is low. I have added up to a quart of oil. My car has about 34,000 miles on it now and I have had the oil light come on with low oil about 7 times. The light comes on usually between 3400 & 4000 miles. This is my second outback and I never had any issues with the first one. I have been out of town all but 1 of these times when the light came on. I live 1-1/2 hours from the nearest service center and they keep having me come every 1200 miles to do a oil check. The first time the light came on it was february 5, 2014 and has come on 5-6 times since then. *Tr