5.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
46,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. head gasket and related seals (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
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2018 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 022024

Outback PRE 2.5i

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles

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

8/2/2024 46,000 miles on my car. Car oil light came on. Drove straight to Dealership, no oil. 8/5/22 said I needed a short block and my extended warranty should cover. Could not find leak but oil was all over the bottom?. FINALLY got a call 8/20/24 Subaru wants me to do oil consumption test. They just did an oil change 3,000 miles ago I think it consumed enough. I feel like I'm getting the run around. Extended warranty exp. in 2026. Thank goodness. Going to get my car tonight. I love my Outback, no problems till 2024. Seen a lot of complaints about oil issues with this year. Come on Subaru take care of me. -

- outback sadness, Akron, US

problem #1

Mar 102020

Outback Limited 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles

Had all vehicle maintenance and repairs done at dealership. PROBLEM: Oil consumption was progressing (OVER 1 QT between oil changes) dealer said needed new head gasket, oil pan was warped and leaking, and CVT pump gasket needed resealing ....... 3 weeks later got vehicle back. Within 6 months, oil consumption issue started to return, dealer said it was normal, another 6 months our vehicle was going through almost a full quart, another 6 months oil light came on prior to dealer scheduled oil change.

Dealer finally tested vehicle and said we needed a new short block ($6700) and that they were sorry but we would have to pay for it, we just passed the drivetrain mileage warranty. Total for all needed and passed repairs on this vehicle will be over $15,000.

- Kevin K., Escondiddo, US

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