Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 09 | 06/07/2006 | 10020125 | Engine cooling system flush and refill. *tt | 07/24/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 3000 | 2 | 04/11/2006 |
| Had first oil change at dealership in october. when we took the auto to another service provider they discovered the oil level of 5.8 quarts only registered below the add level on the dipstick. upon measuring the oil removed from the vehicle, there was an extremely overfilled amount the dealer had used in order to make the dipstick register full. there is the possibility that their overfill will create future failures in the vehicle and they have refused to address the problem with a corrected dipstick or change the amount of oil recommended. we still don't have an answer as the whether it's a defective dipstick or an erroneous statement of required oil for the vehicle. we are not able to verify what is the correct amount for the next oil change or where it should register on the current dipstick. in an effort not to overfill the level remains below the add mark on the dipstick with 5.8 quarts as stated in the manual. continue to be concerned about the possibly/probability that oil level previous or current will cause engine damage. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/05/2006 | 15026 | 3 | 08/11/2005 |
| 1.while driving around a snowy corner on xxx road, the vehicle lost complete control when all of its anti-slip, anti-swerve and anti-lock systems all immediately failed a simultaneously. my vehicle is currently experiencing the following safety defects: 2.while driving on the palisades parkway on 8/08/06, under a year from its purchase, we heard a loud band in the engine compartment. there was a loss of control of the vehicle, several warning lights went off on the dashboard, including the oil light. the vehicle then began pouring a thick white smoke that i couldn't see through, out from under the hood and also out of the tailpipe. not only was i unable to see through the front windshield, the potential for an oil fie was tremendous!!!!! this is the second hazardous situation this vehicle put me through. there was a banging noise in the engine compartment with a major loss of power. i performed an emergency stop and pulled into the south bound sunoco station. upon stopping the vehicle i discovered oil streaming form under the front of the vehicle. there was enough oil to completely cover the pavement under the vehicle, i believe it was several quarts. i then contacted subaru roadside service who picked up the vehicle. you can contact jeffs towing service for additional information on the vehicles condition. *jb | |||