2011 Subaru Forester Engine Problems
- 44
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 44 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- warning lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that the engine emitted a strong burning odor and smoke while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where it was diagnosed that the engine was leaking oil on the manifold. The dealer replaced the engine intake manifold, valve cover gasket, camshaft, sparks plugs, and engine cover seals; however, the failure was not…
ODI 10915727
Engine
My subaru is being tested for oil consumption use, i returned with 1 1/2 quart low after 948 miles. Tech stated it was on full after it was taken to garage. It was not checked in our presence. Car has no oil sensor and i fear the motor will lock up & i do not trust the subaru dealer now since they denied adding oil.
ODI 10809614
Engine
I purchased my 2011 subaru forester used from a dealership in ny. I started noticing that it was burning through oil. I took it to a subaru dealership and found out that it needs a new engine and that other people are having this problem as well. Subaru doesn't want to take responsibility for this issue though so i have to make a claim on my warranty and of course they have found a loop hole to not cover the repair…
ODI 10672234
Engine
Engine began making loud knocking sound while driving on interstate. I pulled off and parked and called for tow truck. Dealer service reports the engine needs to be replaced. Vehicle has only 63,000 miles and gets regular maintenance. Each time i have the oil changed, the engine is a quart low. Dealer says this is normal. This is hard to believe for a modern vehicle with reduced (partial zero) emissions. I check the…
ODI 10633093
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving down to queens to see my wife's family and as soon as i passed a truck i heard something hit my car. As soon as i got into long island, i heard the engine revving as if it were a diesel engine. I stopped at a shop and they listened to it and said that it is an internal issue in the engine and not to drive it. They helped me out by finding the closest dealership and they called. The guy from the shop…
ODI 10625856
Body · Engine
Car was brought to dealership on june 3rd for knocking sound,i was told it needed a new engine which was replaced, car picked up june 10 after repair was completed. While driving on june 10th in the evening, the car began to buck and kick and not respond to pushing on gas pedal, at one point started to accelerate and then slowed down, pulled over to the side of the road and noted that black smoke and flames were…
Fire reported
ODI 10604609
Engine
My vehicle is consuming/ burning oil rapidly, adding in 2-4 quarts between recommended oil changes. There is no evidence under engine to suggest a leak. Multiple oil changes and mechanic unable to find any evidence of a leak further investigation reveals there is a class action lawsuit for this particular problem in multiple subaru engines. *tr
ODI 10616345
Engine · Seat Belts
After 1 yr purchasing car new noticed high oil consumption. I was told normal wear by dealer. Now catalytic convertor is gone due to burning oil. Over $1500.00 to be replaced. I have to replace the rings so i won't have to replace the cat next year. I am going through 2 + qts. Of oil per 1000 miles .
ODI 11073362
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled into a parking space, applied my brakes and was about to put my 2011 subaru forester into park when it suddenly accelerated forward and drove into a store front. The car traveled approximately 20 feet before hitting the wall and plate glass window. My driver's side airbag deployed. The car was totaled. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10564680
Engine
Oil leaking from valve covers. It is chronic across other models. Just search repair histories of subaru boxer engines. *tr
ODI 10637213
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that there was an excessive oil consumption after every oil change. The failure occurred on multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
ODI 10645025
Engine
On the last two dates this vehicle started up by itself without input from key or remote. The vehicle was unlocked by remote which is the manufacturer remote. The door was opened then the "lock" button in the door was pressed and the door closed. After the door was shut the engine started up. This happened on two separate occasions. On other occasions the engine would still keep running even though the key is…
ODI 10504748
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was burning oil at a higher rate than normal. The contact stated that the vehicle was burning a quarter of oil every thousand miles, which caused the oil consumption to surpass suggested amounts by the manufacturer. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking oil from the pcv valve, causing the vehicle to burn oil. The vehicle was…
ODI 10897609
Engine
A vehicle 2 cars in front of me dropped a load of freight on the freeway--possible one lane over. The cars in front of me slammed on their brakes, and one may have swerved into my lane. I was able to slam on my brakes and slow to about 15-20 miles per hour before i hit the car in front of me. Within 20 seconds of hitting that car, flames were coming from under the hood of my car. Within 2 minutes my car was fully…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10461403
Engine
I was driving and suddenly heard a very loud knocking noise. The car started slowing down and then stopped. Smoke was coming out from under the hood. The car was towed to a nearby dealership. They determined that the one of the connecting rods punctured the engine block which caused engine oil to shoot through the hole onto the engine block, melting the wiring, and causing the smoke. *tr
ODI 10470279
Engine
Vehicle has had abnormally high oil consumption since purchased. *tr
ODI 10693405
Engine · Service Brakes
Every time i get my oil changed the dealer informs me i am down a quart of oil which they say is normal. I have owned 20 cars and this has never happened before and i think i am getting the run-around. Can you help? *tr
ODI 10606444
Engine
After owning 3 other subarus, we figured it was a great idea to buy a 4th. Well, subaru has changed the engine design enough where as the oil needed is a super light weight synthetic 0w20. After about 2000 miles consistently, the car will always need oil. We have 40,000 on it now and after multiple oil changes the car still uses way too much oil. Not a great choice of a car is what i am thinking now. Someone needs…
ODI 10511334
Engine
Purchased car new 12/2010, dealer told me it used syn oil and only needed to be changed every 7500 miles. 03/2011 the car had 4300 miles and when i checked the oil it was not showing on the dipstick. Dealer did not tell me that the foresters use oil. It was over 2 quarts low. It has been two years now and subaru has still done nothing for my car. All they told me was it's in your owners manual and they use a qt…
ODI 10479777