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Car owners have secured a Subaru class action settlement resolving claims that connecting rod bearings caused premature engine failure.
If you owned or leased a 2012 through 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX or STi with an EJ-series 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, you could benefit from this class action settlement.
Lead plaintiffs accused the car maker of selling vehicles with an engine defect in a pair of class action lawsuits. According to the Subaru class action lawsuits, affected vehicles experienced premature engine failure due to a defect known to Subaru.
The Subaru class action lawsuit claimed a defect caused the connecting rod and main bearing in the engine to fail far sooner than expected. The repair to the Subaru engine defect is costly, alleged the plaintiffs, amounting to nearly $6,000 for one Subaru Impreza owner.
The Subaru engine defect is reportedly caused by a subpar connecting rod and bearings that begin to disintegrate and shed metal into the engine. As the oil becomes contaminated, the engine begins to suffer, with owners reporting knocking and shuddering.
Subaru owners alleged that although the defect is present at the time the vehicle is sold, repairs are not usually necessary until just after the vehicle warranty expires, leaving Class Members to pick up the costs.
The car maker agreed to settle the Subaru engine defect class action lawsuit without admitting any wrongdoing.
Under the terms of the class action settlement, 2012 through 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi owners and lessees are entitled to an extended Powertrain Limited Warranty of either an additional eight years or up to 100,000 miles.
Additionally, Subaru has agreed to pay the out-of-pocket cost for repairs made by Class Members to their vehicles related to the alleged defect.
Class Members who had engine repairs made at an authorized Subaru dealer, can get 100 percent reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.
Subaru owners who went to an independent shop for engine repairs are subject to a $3,500 to $6,500 cap depending on the repair claimed.
The extended warranty will apply automatically to Class Members. Class Members seeking reimbursement for repairs must provide proof, including receipts, financial statements, or invoices.
The deadline for Class Members to exclude themselves or object to the Subaru engine defect class action settlement is April 8, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include those who leased or purchased a “model year 2012 through 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi vehicles equipped with an EJ-series 15 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, manufactured between October 11, 2011, and November 16, 2016, and bearing vehicle identification numbers (VIN) ending with CG203168 and up for 5-door models, and CG006225 through H9826807 for 4- door models.” Vehicles must have been purchased in the continental United States, including Alaska.
Potential Award
100% reimbursement or up to $6,500.
Class Members who paid out-of-pocket for engine repairs at an authorized Subaru dealer, can file a claim for 100 percent reimbursement for their expenses. Those who had the engine repaired at an independent shop, can file a claim for $3,500 to $6,500 depending on the repair needed.
In addition, the settlement offers up to $90 in reimbursement for Class Members who needed to rent a car while their Subaru was being repaired.
Proof of Purchase
All Class Members will automatically receive an extended Powertrain Warranty. Class Members seeking reimbursement for repairs must provide proof, including invoices, bank statements, or receipts.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
05/22/2019
Case Name
Salcedo v. Subaru of America Inc. and Augustine v. Subaru of America, Inc., Case No. 1:17-cv-08173, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
06/05/2019
UPDATE: The Subaru Engine Failure Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on June 5, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
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68 thoughts onSubaru Engine Failure Class Action Settlement
I have a 2014 WRX with 60,000 Miles on it. This car has been meticulously maintained and never modified (besides suspension springs) I recently had complete engine failure 9/16/22, diagnosis is the connecting rods. Dealer quoted me $16,500 for a new engine and virtually nothing to trade it in. Absolutely ridiculous and quite disappointing this car could not even last 100K miles even with pouring tons of money into preventative maintenance.
I purchased (financed) a used 2017 WRX with 32,000 miles from a major Honda dealership in Washington state. All oil changes were done between 3000 and 5000 miles with tire rotations, alignments when needed and only premium fuel was ever put into it’s tank. My car has been meticulously maintained.
Since purchasing my Subaru I’ve had to replace sway bar linkage, strut mounts, steering rack. I’ve had a coolant leak that was never fixed after 3 attempts of taking it back to where I bought it.
I’ve owned the vehicle now for 1 year and 4 months and at only 66,000 miles (just over my powertrain warranty expiring) there’s a major rod knock and my car is completely undrivable.
The real problem in all of this is I still owe $27,000 on it and it’s my only form of transportation to and from my job.
I can’t afford a new car while still having to pay for this one and I’ve been told that to repair or replace the engine could cost between $8000 and $10000 dollars.
SOA said they would only cover 5% of the repairs. I told SOA to keep their money, they obviously needed it more than I did.
Im truly in a terrible situation and I don’t know what to do?
Anyone having issues with 2017 ,2018,2019,2020 Subaru WRX or WRX STI rod bearing failure? Please let me know . Subaru of America is denying my claim on a 2017 STI 51,000 rod bearing failure. Stock car , no mods , they are saying over boost , lack of maintenance and driven in excessively which non is true. Would like to start another suite but need more people. If your car is modified (down pipe, exhaust, ecu modified , intake and etc.) and they denied the claim you wont be able to get re-imbursement . Please contact me here if your having the same issue phillippewhite@gmail.com .
Same issue. Just happened to my 2016 WRX. Agree time to start another suit. Why no recall?
Same here, bought it last october, blew within 4k miles of purchase, had no idea about this class action, and then subaru tells me the TSB expired and my vehicle is no longer covered. Currently have a lawsuit open against the dealer for failing to honor their warranty as well.
Hi i got a 2013 wrx and its only 29,000 miles and the engine is knocking this is the second time-that the engine knocked the dealer said that the ecu is updated and is true only stage1 when i change the air filter the dealer charging me $13,000 to change the engine.Is my car still under warranty?
It absolutely should be, my 2018 Impreza with 29,000 miles had every dash indicator light come on for it to only need a whole new exhaust manifold system when I found that out I had service pass me to sales and I bought a 2021 Subaru Impreza Sport for that car to need a whole new engine at 2,500 miles in. My car has been in the shop for over a month. Subaru has been great and I am staying optimistic.
Definitely ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS buy the Cars extended warranty ALWAYS!
I am curious. I bought my 14 wrx at 47k back in 2017 it now has about 93500 miles and I have the rod knocking engine failure. But I didn’t opt in for a warranty. Does this mean I can’t get this done by the dealership? Or am I’m still eligible. Cause I had it towed to a sub rare dealership the just turned the car over and said yeah sounds like a rod failure. And that’s it. Wasn’t aware of this suit till now.
I had My 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX fixed at a private repair shop because I bought the car used without a warranty ,cost me almost 9000 The car had 90,000 miles on it when the engine Failure happened .I submitted my claim before May 2019 and still haven’t heard a word from anyone it’s now April 2020
I bought My used: $42,000. 2013 Subaru STI limited, on: Halloween, in 2017. The day I bought the car, I was riding with My brother. So, I didn’t have all of, My Insurance info. (after 6:00 pm)The Sales Manager said: Washington State Law, says: You Cannot Drive The Car Home, without Car Insurance! So, I went home. The next day. I have: Full Coverage Insurance. I look @ The Car, it is dirty & covered in leaves! I lived, in Japan. Where Customer Service is: #1 In The World! The car, would have been: Washed & Waxed! I said: Just give Me the keys, I will wash it Myself! They cannot find the keys! We went to every department & Next door to: The V.W. Dealership. after about a Hour. The Sales Manager comes by, on His day-off, Dressed in His Civvy’s, Ripped-up blue jeans. He has the Car keys! He said: He had to, take the Car out: “One More Time!” The Car was inspected on: 07-25-17 Factory Warranty, Certified Pre-Owned @ 41,116. I bought the Car, 3 months later: 10-31-17 @ 41,113! I Bought, Bumper to Bumper Coverage: $4,000+! I drove the Car for: 1 year & 2 Months. Less than: 690 Miles, More like: 666! It had a, Engine Knocking Sound! So, I called: The Dealership. The Service Manager said: You Have, A Gold-Star Service. Have the Car, towed here & We will do: “An Engine Tear-Down!” The next Day. The Scott, The Service Manager said: The ECU has been Modified! It has been changed from: A 2013 to A: 2012! “Does that make sense?” No! That doesn’t make, any sense at all! Next, His Superior Officer calls. He says: The CPU has been Flashed! So, They Cancelled: The Factory Warranty! The Sales Manager who took the Car for a Joy ride said: You are lucky! You have: A Factory warranty & Bumper to Bumper Coverage. If anything goes wrong, this Car will get fixed! I asked, Both Service Managers: Awkward Silence followed by: Crickets Chirping! He heard about: The Law Suit. But, doesn’t Think it’s a good idea, to get involved! He said: He’s Not going to Do: “An Engine Tear-Down & Have All the parts in: A cardboard Box!” They sent Me a letter in: October. Free Car wash coupon. Congratulations on: Your 2 Year anniversary of: Owning A Subaru STI. We have Factory Trained Mechanics, Using Genuine Parts, That know You Car, Inside & Out! I went to: The Dealership in Nov. The Car wash dirty & the battery was dead! Out of: about 100 employees @ The 3 Dealerships. Not a single person, came out to help. Me & My Brother, Pushed the Car, onto The Tow Truck! I had the Car Towed back to My House, After 10 Months! Full Coverage Insurance & Payments $300. Tabs. $7,000. for not, using the Car! Zero Engine Repairs Done! I sent a Email to: Subaru President T. Nakamura, in Camden, N.J. & Japan Global. Also, to: The Subaru U.S.A. President. Haven’t heard back yet!
These people are reprobates. They should be put in jail. Just had the same experience. At the end of the day after 2.5 months without the car . Had to pay 1850.00 to get the car back. I am irate about it. They don’t give a rats ass about anybody. Subaru junk never again will we ever never deal with Subaru!!!!! The car had 41,000 miles on it . Text book rod and bearing failure. They said lack of oil changes or maintenance. A bunch of bull shit. I hate these people. No wonder people feel the way they do about car dealerships. Scum bags! Never again Subaru JUNK!!! Kenny Ross Subaru