Subaru Lemon Law Cases in Michigan

Subaru vehicles produce a meaningful share of Michigan Lemon Law cases — Michigan’s winter conditions drive strong Subaru AWD-market presence in the Upper Peninsula, Northern Lower Peninsula, and metro suburbs.

Common Subaru defect categories

• FB-series excessive oil consumption (Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek roughly 2011-2015) — aggravated by Michigan short-trip cold-weather driving.
• EJ-series head gasket failures.
• CVT transmission issues.
• Eyesight ADAS issues — particularly relevant in Michigan winter conditions where snow/ice can confuse forward-facing cameras.
• Solterra EV — 2022 wheel-hub bolt recall.
• Forester / Outback / Crosstrek — electrical, infotainment, steering/suspension.
• WRX / STI — engine (FA20DIT, EJ257), transmission, electrical.
• Ascent — engine and transmission.

Subaru’s settlement profile

Subaru of America, Inc. settles most Michigan cases via BBB Auto Line or federal court mediation.

Settlement values

Subaru refunds in Michigan 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. Report defect within 1 year of delivery.
2. Pull every repair order, including oil consumption test visits.
3. For oil consumption cases, save oil change records.
4. Send certified-mail notice.
5. Get a free case review.

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