subaru wrx 2006 Complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

fuel system lines and hoses become unstable, leaking fuel and fuel odors are present in cabin of vehicle. the nature of this complaint follows nhtsa recall campaign number: pe04002. that report found that the condition manifested in "very cold" temperatures. however, it has started in 45-50 degree f. the undersigned request that the investigation be reopened. further, the problem does not resolve itself upon engine warm up. smell of fuel lingers in and around the vehicle even while parked in garage. noticeable loss in range of car upon full tank of gas. *nm

Reported in: ST. PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1GD29652G

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

while traveling down a major highway in fifth gear my car engine began to rev and the instrument panel was at 6,000rpms. i attempted to slow the car and make it to an exit ramp, but the clutch would not disengage. i pulled the car off the side of the highway and it stalled out. i had the car towed to fairway subaru where i was told many different excuses that were all "driver related." i was told that "the clutch disintegrated under extreme heat from revving the engine." the clutch was taken apart and there were no "heat spots." i was then told that i must have shifted gears too slowly, and since that was also driver related the warranty still would not cover the repairs. this is a true safety issue, considering i was on a major highway and had no problems or warnings prior to the clutch "disintegrating." once the engine began revving, my car lost speed and would not drive properly. i avoided an accident that could have been fatal.

Reported in: EASLEY SC || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1GG796X6G

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

i started my car on saturday may 18th and could not drive it. clutch was bad. i've had the car 13 months, it has 13k miles on it and the dealer told me it was my fault-driver error. this is my 4th car with a manual transmission (ironically the first new car) and i have never, ever had a clutch problem with any of the others-ranging from an older saturn to an m series bmw. according to subaru, they can't/won't do anything if the technician says the problem was caused by driver error. they said all i can do is ask the service manager to give me a "goodwill" discount. i am not holding my breath.

Reported in: COCKEYSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1GD79606G

POWER TRAIN

broken oil pickup tube, driving home from work the pickup tube broke causing the oil in the oilpan to not circulate through the system. this destroyed all internal bearings and likely fatigued many other engine internals. the dealership replaced all bearings under warranty but did not replace any other engine block components.

Reported in: UNION CITY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

oil pick up tube cracked.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

1. oil light flickers on and then stays on at idle or under low rev's 2. the failure is the oil pick up line resulting in a cracked line and damaged engine. 3. usually damage is sufficient to warrant a replaced long block and turbo from manufacturer. however no sufficient replacement is made about part prone to failure even with a new engine.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1GD70676L

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

stud bolt connecting strut arm from rear hatch to car frame failed. this caused the strut arm to become disconnected with the rear hatch and the rear hatch door no long is able to remain ajar without manual support. door will close on user without notice.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1GG79666G

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

code p1410 secondary air injection system switching valve stuck open. this is a common error many 2006 and up subaru impreza wrx owners are having. the emissions system is prone to fail due to carbon buildup or moisture and rust contaminating valves, leading to repairs costing $700 to $1500. this failure is common even with low mileage. note these codes are also associated with this failure: 06/07 wrx: p0410 p0411 p0413 p0414 p0416 p0417 p0418 p2431 p2432 p2433 p2440 p2441 p2442 p2443 p2444 07 sti: p0410 p0411 p0413 p0414 p0418 p2431 p2432 p2433 p2441 p2444

Reported in: RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1GD79656G

POWER TRAIN

at 3500 rpm shift from 2nd to 3rd gear at low level acceleration the 3rd gear teeth shattered and caused damage to the gearset. 3rd gear needed total replacement and metal debris floating in the casing until car could be stopped. 2000 miles later after subaru dealership repair and all new parts from the factory the same scenario occurs again 3rd gear chipped all teeth and car needed to be stopped immediately. both incidents left the car with large amounts of metal debris which not only cause additional damage to other parts but also have the ability to cause the car to lock up and malfunction posing a serious threat to the driver and any passengers. this metal debris was observed in both transmission repairs. subaru sighted "operator abuse" as the cause of the failure. however a serious design defect related to a significant deflection of the input shaft most likely is the real cause of the transmission failure. *js

Reported in: ELKTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1GD79606G

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

started my 2006 subaru wrx this morning in 5 degree temp, and there is an extremely strong smell of gasoline in the cabin. i have a short drive to work, but the smell stayed strong for a good 10mins.

Reported in: TINTON FALLS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: