CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Outback has a problem with excessive oil consumption.

A class action lawsuit is pending that alleges Subaru's "FB" engine has defective piston rings which causes oil to leak past the rings & burn up at an excessive rate. More information about the class action is available here.

7.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,000 miles

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2013 Subaru Outback accessories - exterior problems

accessories - exterior problem

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2013 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 312023

Outback 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The hood latch released while I driving on the 101 freeway at about 70 MPH. The secondary lock held and I was able to get off the freeway. The hood would not latch after this occurred. I took the vehicle to Kirby Subaru of Ventura and had the latch replaced. I am from a medical background, where we have certain "never" events. I would consider this to be one of those never events. If the secondary latch had failed I likely would have had a catastrophic event.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 012014

Outback 4-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
Apply brakes while in motion and car door locks open. Passenger complained when getting out of car that they got a shock.

- Malden, MA, USA

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