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Pennsylvania · Article Updated May 23, 2026

Subaru Lemon Law Cases in Pennsylvania

Subaru's PA Lemon Law cases focus on excessive oil consumption, head gasket failures, CVT transmission issues.

Subaru vehicles produce a substantial share of PA Lemon Law cases.

Common Subaru defect categories

  • FB-series excessive oil consumption (Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek roughly 2011-2015).
  • EJ-series head gasket failures (older Outback, Legacy, Forester).
  • CVT transmission issues — shuddering, hesitation, belt/chain.
  • Eyesight ADAS issues — unexpected braking, system disengagement.
  • 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, electrical, build-quality.

Subaru’s settlement profile

Subaru of America, Inc. settles most PA cases via court action or, where it maintains a certified § 1959 IDS procedure, through BBB Auto Line first.

Settlement values

Subaru refunds in PA 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. Send a written demand to the manufacturer.
  4. Get a free case review.

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