Subaru Lemon Law Cases in New York
Subaru's NY Lemon Law cases focus on excessive oil consumption in FB-series engines, head gasket failures in EJ engines, CVT transmission issues.
Subaru vehicles produce a substantial share of NY Lemon Law cases. The bulk 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 NY. 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. NY buyers brought NY Lemon Law claims plus § 349 actions.
Oil-consumption test process — multiple measurement visits — meets § 198-a(d) thresholds. See engine defects article.
EJ-series head gasket failures
Older EJ engines (2000-2010) — coolant loss, coolant in oil, white smoke. Most older cases past the 2-year / 18,000-mile window; newer EJ-equipped vehicles may still qualify.
CVT transmission issues
Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT — shuddering, hesitation, belt/chain issues. See transmission defects article.
Eyesight ADAS issues
Unexpected braking, system disengagement, phantom warnings.
Solterra EV issues
Subaru’s first EV — recalled in 2022 for wheel-hub bolt issues.
Forester / Outback / Crosstrek issues
Beyond oil consumption and CVT — electrical, infotainment, steering and suspension concerns.
WRX / STI issues
Engine (FA20DIT, EJ257), transmission concerns, electrical.
Ascent issues
Engine and transmission issues, electrical, build-quality.
Subaru’s settlement profile
Subaru of America, Inc. handles escalated cases. Subaru settles most NY cases at AG arbitration or court mediation. Established settlement frameworks for oil-consumption volume.
Subaru issues substantial TSBs for engine issues — supports § 349 “knowing” violation.
Settlement values
Subaru refunds in NY 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
- Pull every repair order, including oil consumption test visits.
- For oil consumption cases, save oil change records.
- Save extended warranty / class-action records.
- Send § 198-a(d) notice.
- Get a free case review.
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