Learn how California’s lemon law protects consumers who purchase or lease new vehicles by addressing significant defects impacting safety, performance, or value.
If your Subaru experiences persistent problems that remain unresolved after multiple repair attempts or extended repair periods, it may qualify as a lemon under California law.
Common Subaru Engine Problems
Prevalent issues reported:
- Stalling during gear shifts
- Excessive oil consumption
- Engine oil burning
- Noisy engine rattling
- Diesel engine crankshaft concerns
- Oil and coolant leaks
- Persistent engine knocking
- Timing belt issues
- Water pump failures
Remedies Available for Lemon Law Claims
Consumers filing a lemon law claim due to engine defects may be entitled to various remedies, including:
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., down payment, monthly payments, registration fees)
- Payoff of outstanding loan balance
- Cash compensation for extended service downtime due to warranty claims
Subaru is also responsible for covering attorney fees, costs, and expenses incurred during the lemon law claim process.
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