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South Dakota · Article Updated May 26, 2026

Subaru Cases Under South Dakota Lemon Law

Subaru cases in South Dakota — Boxer engine oil consumption, CVT failures, EyeSight, and Solterra EV defect patterns, with cold factors.

Subaru has a solid South Dakota market share — its standard AWD fits South Dakota winters, and Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent are common. Cases are pursued under the South Dakota Lemon Law, Magnuson-Moss, and the DTPA.

Common Subaru defect patterns

  • Boxer engine oil consumption (FB20/FB25) — long-standing pattern with class-action history.
  • CVT failures — Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent.
  • EyeSight system defects — false braking, calibration drift (snow/de-icer-spray can affect sensors).
  • Ascent / Outback transmission issues.
  • Solterra EV — wheel-loss recall (early build), cold-weather charging/range.
  • Starlink infotainment crashes.

South Dakota Subaru market

  • Outback / Crosstrek / Forester for winter and outdoor use.
  • Ascent family segment.

Cold factors

  • Boxer oil consumption can worsen with cold short trips.
  • EyeSight false-braking is a safety concern — supports a DTPA theory; snow and de-icer spray can foul the sensors.
  • Winter de-icer drives electrical and brake corrosion.

Proving the case

  • Repair orders across attempts.
  • Boxer oil-consumption class-action history, CVT TSBs, EyeSight calibration bulletins.

Bottom line

Subaru cases — Boxer oil consumption, CVT, EyeSight, and Solterra — fit South Dakota’s framework. Report by 12,000 miles, use any manufacturer IDS, then sue. Get a free case review.

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