Hello Subaru owners! Im happily owning 01 subaru outback and recently got some problems with it. Somehow first and regular alarm turn on and now every time I open the door it shouts at me “beep, beep, beep” (I don’t have old key or anything that belongs to old alarm). I googled that you should turn ignition key 3 times in a row and it stops beepeng. It works, but now I have to do this every time I drive a car! Maybe you know another solution to turn alarm at all?

Should be an easy one for ya!

I have a 23 Crosstrek Limited and a couple of weeks ago Subaru sent me an email that they have an update for my radio that I can apply myself.

When I follow the procedure to update the radio it says that it's up to date. It isn't, it's still on last years firmware.

Is there a way to force it to update?

The dash displays an average of 12.5 mpg. When i calculate it myself, the actual milage is closer to 11 mpg.

For context, 95% of my driving is under 2 miles per trip, under 30 mph. I know mpg is going to be lower under these conditions, but mine seems very low. No dash lights are on and the car seems to be running fine otherwise.

It did have a bad seal between the fuel tank and pump, and gas could be smelled in the cabin. The seal was replaced, the smell is gone, and I thought it would also solve the mileage issue. But it did not, at least not by a noticeable amount.

I stumbled across a post about low mpg with another car, don't remember the make and model. It was suggested that it could be a bad O2 sensor. Even if it didn't cause the warning light to come on, it would cause a rich fuel mixture and use more gas than needed.

Could this be the problem with my car? Or what else might be the problem? Thanks, folks.

I have these custom tail lights for a Subaru 2017 and I’ve been holding onto it for a long time. Where would be a good place to sell it

Yesterday we unplugged the battery to try and correct a lift gate issue. After plugging it back in I went to start the car, and it first says key fob not detected, then immediately key fob disabled. The key locks and unlocks the car fine. The immobilizer indicator also flashes rapidly when trying to start the car. I have done all the book recommendations. Everything I have found online including holding the panic button, pressing lock/unlock together, pressing lock/liftgate together. Literally every combination I can think of with the car and the fob and nothing is working. Called 3 dealerships and no one can tell me anything on how to get the car to run. We are 3 hours to the nearest dealership. We cannot tow it or have it towed. Does anyone have any suggestions??

Long story short I had a pretty bad experience with tire rack, with my entire shipment lost the first time it shipped. After three rescheduled appointments later the tires and wheels finally made it but they lost a center cap (installed by tire rack mobile).

I had to drive for the holidays while the cap was in transit and it arrived today. When looking at the wheel I noticed something is chipped. TBH I am not a technical car person at all so I don’t know what this is (wheel assembly?)

I asume it is not supposed to look like this? But TBH I don’t remember what the others look like (since the caps are on). Any insights?

Thanks in advance!

For people that don't want to click on the links there's a 2013 Forester for $7k and a 2014 Outback for $8k. Both have around 120K miles and both have manual transmissions. Is either of them worth considering at somewhere slightly below the asking price? I do notice there appears to be a small dent in one of the Forester's rear doors, though cosmetic stuff doesn't really bother me on a used beater.

https://www.internationalautooutlet.com/vehicle-details/2013-subaru-forester-2-5x-4dr-wagon-awd-wagon-9e4d53698459ab43be85952e9a81ca1c

https://www.mannchryslerdodjeep.com/inventory/used-2014-subaru-outback-2-5i-awd-sport-utility-4s4brcac9e1215933/

My 2019 Impreza Base no longer makes the beep when I press the lock button on my key 2 times, but it still makes the honk sound when I press it the 3rd time. I just changed the battery like a week ago

First time Subaru owner! New 2024 Limited.

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Idiot kid and mom hit my Legacy that was parked all the in the back of the parking lot. Left with this damage. Anyone know how much the damage for this would be to buff out and repaint?

Hi all! I just got my dream car last week, a 2021 crosstrek premium (24K miles, CPO), and I've been enjoying it so much!

1. I've been hearing some noise about how subis eat up oil so I'm wondering how often yall get your oil changes and if you feel the need to top off between changes? I mainly commute about 100 miles a week but every other month or so I do some big outdoor adventure.
2. I'd like to carry my long board on the roof, any recs for racks? the Thule ones are just too pricey.

Let me know :)

PS: so happy i got rid of my vw always breaking....

Just started recently. Driving along, throttle pedal becomes unresponsive, check engine light comes on. Put in park, car is idling high. Turn off car for a few seconds, long crank (like when you put in a new battery)fires up fine and no issue for days. Check engine light clears with in 2 to 3 ignition cycles.

This has happened 3 times, at random. Only started with cold weather.

Any thoughts or anyone experienced this before?

This Subaru is our dependable, year-round grocery-getter with about 100,000 miles on the odometer. We do drive this Subaru spiritly on the road, but the vehicle will not drive on any race track. The vehicle is driven in hot summer days and frigid winter season too (with road salt being used).

I am planning to replacement the two bushings and the ball joint on both of the front control arms. I've read about the need to periodically re-lubricate polyurethane bushings, and wish to avoid polyurethane bushings.

Does anyone have any experience with the Subaru Group N bushings and ball joints? How are these components in terms of long-term durability? Did you notice any increase in the noise, vibration, and harshness of the ride after these Group N parts were installed?

I recently installed the Kartboy pitch mount, Subaru Group N transmission mount, Exedy lightweight flywheel and the Kartboy transmission bushings - am ok with the current level of noise, vibration, and harshness.

Thanks in advance.

My legacy had the unfortunate event of the right front strut spring breaking. Most struts I search for are the crappy Chinese ones and Detroit Axle. Is there any other brands I couldn't find which are good quality ones. I need it fixed asap as it's my daily driver.

I bought my 2006 Subaru forester at the end of 2020 from the original owner of the car at 137K for $2,500 , she has been a dream and I have done many, many cross country road trips in the car! I feel very sentimental about it at this point but the car is now at 202K miles and has been racking up cosmetic damage (dents scratches etc. ) through the time I’ve had the car I’ve maintained it very well, sanding rust spots from the pint and repainting it, regular oil changes, etc. I’ve also had to replace the catalytic converter about a year ago, replaced the radiator this year, as well as new front break pads and 4 brand new tires too. So the expenses and wear have now added up to more than I originally even purchased the car for.

I’m going to go look at a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca next week that seems to be in great shape, one owner, no accidents, 125K miles . It’s priced at $7000 but I’m hoping to negotiate it down. Would this be the right move to purchase this car and replace my beloved Forester?

I bought Subaru Xv two months ago. It is my first Subaru and i am getting used to it. But there is this noise that is coming from dash or inside(?) of the dash. It sounds like some kind of small parts are touching each other (i know it was horrible description but how do you even describe a sound?). Especially when i drive on bumpy roads or rough asphalt. It’s not very loud but i am a bit obsessed and couldn’t find anything loose in sight. Any ideas what it can be or anyone experienced same thing?

Look at another Subaru, this one is for my wife. Looking at a new Forester or Assent.

Options?

2013 Subaru Legacy started smoking from engine on the highway, looking under the car noticed this hose was disconnected.. could this be the cause? (My coolant was super low too)

2019 Forester purchased new for reference.

I'm not a big fan of going to the dealer for service, but went in for a battery issue and in addition to an ECM update covered by warranty they also suggested a TCM update for which they want me to pay $150

My questions as follows:

1. Is there a resource for understanding what each software update does?
2. Is there a way to understand which software updates can occur wirelessly via the telematics module vs what needs to be done by a mechanic
3. How can I locate an independent shop who can do software updates so I am not stuck with the dealer
4. Is it worth paying $150 for the TCM update? What are the benefits of doing so?