Subaru Lemon Law Cases in Florida

Subaru vehicles produce a substantial share of Florida Lemon Law cases despite Subaru’s reputation for durability. The bulk of cases involve well-documented engine issues.

Common Subaru defect categories

FB-series excessive oil consumption

Subaru’s FB-series boxer engines (Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek roughly 2011-2015) — one of the most-litigated engine issues in Florida. Affected vehicles consumed oil at rates of 1 quart per 1,000-1,500 miles or worse.

Subaru issued multiple TSBs, extended warranty coverage (Special Service Campaign WTY-82), and class-action settlements. Florida buyers brought extensive Florida Lemon Law claims plus FDUTPA actions.

The oil-consumption test process — multiple measurement visits — produced exactly the multi-repair-visit pattern that meets the § 681.104 thresholds. See engine defects article.

EJ-series head gasket failures

Older EJ-series engines (Outback, Legacy, Forester roughly 2000-2010) — head gasket failures with coolant loss, coolant in oil, white smoke. Most older cases past the 24-month Lemon Law Rights Period; newer EJ-equipped vehicles (Forester XT, WRX, STI) may still produce viable cases.

CVT transmission issues

Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT — shuddering, hesitation, belt/chain issues, TSB-acknowledged shift quality concerns. See transmission defects article.

Eyesight ADAS issues

Unexpected braking or warnings, system disengagement, phantom warnings, backup camera issues. See electrical defects article.

Solterra EV issues

Subaru’s first EV — recalled in 2022 for wheel-hub bolt issues. Affected Florida buyers brought Lemon Law claims plus FDUTPA actions. Other emerging EV-related issues: battery management software, charging-system concerns.

Forester / Outback / Crosstrek issues

Beyond oil consumption and CVT — electrical issues, infotainment problems, steering and suspension concerns.

WRX / STI issues

Performance-oriented engines (FA20DIT, EJ257), transmission concerns (manual and CVT), electrical issues.

Ascent issues

Three-row SUV — engine and transmission issues, electrical concerns, build-quality issues.

Subaru’s customer-relations and settlement profile

Subaru of America, Inc. handles escalated cases. Subaru settles most Florida cases at manufacturer arbitration. Established settlement frameworks for oil-consumption volume.

Subaru issues substantial TSBs for engine issues. Discovery evidence supports FDUTPA “knowing” violation findings.

Settlement values

Subaru refunds in Florida typically range:

• Impreza, Crosstrek: $25,000-$40,000+
• Legacy, Outback: $30,000-$50,000+
• Forester: $30,000-$45,000+
• Ascent: $40,000-$60,000+
• WRX, STI: $35,000-$60,000+ (STI higher)
• Solterra: $45,000-$70,000+

What you should do

1. Pull every repair order, including oil consumption test visits.
2. For oil consumption cases, save oil change records.
3. Save Subaru customer-relations communications.
4. Save extended warranty / class-action records.
5. Send certified-mail § 681.104(1)(a) notice to Subaru.
6. Get a free case review.

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