CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Outback has a problem with excessive oil consumption.

A class action lawsuit is pending that alleges Subaru's "FB" engine has defective piston rings which causes oil to leak past the rings & burn up at an excessive rate. More information about the class action is available here.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
20,050 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2013 Subaru Outback engine problems

engine problem

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2013 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 312016

Outback ES 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,016 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

oil light came on I was only 2 miles from station. I added 1 quart of oil. my 2013 outback has only 20,016 miles on it. I had just checked oil and added oil before our snow storm. I guess when I let the car warm up for A longer period of time it must have burned A lot more oil. took car to wal mart had oil changed.I bought this car to haul my scooter inn.now afraid car may break down on my next trip.subaru needs to fix these problems wheres the love .now .they dont care as long as they get your money and know one cares

- Homer A., Galax, VA, US

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