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08-28-2018, 07:43 AM | #1 | |
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Turbo EJ connecting rod and bearing failure lawsuit nearing settlement
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08-28-2018, 08:26 AM | #2 |
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Ouch for Subaru. So glad to see this happen though. RA engines for all replaced?
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08-28-2018, 08:58 AM | #3 |
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So why aren’t the 2009-2011 WRX’s included? Same engine right?
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08-28-2018, 09:03 AM | #4 |
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08-28-2018, 09:48 AM | #5 |
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On here people said the motor is just fine, it’s just the tune, etc.
Now I see why so many VA’s blew up that first summer of release. There was quite the number of thrmmon iwsti that blew, no mods. |
08-28-2018, 10:44 AM | #6 | |
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I think Subaru did the math on this one -- compensating those affected will be cheaper than battling it out. Especially since the stipulation of "no mods" needs to be met to qualify for compensation. |
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08-28-2018, 07:15 PM | #7 |
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It's just like GM choosing to not add a $6 part to Cobalt steering columns since dealing with lawsuits of wrongful deaths would be cheaper, the cheapness of auto manufacturers truly has no boundaries.
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08-29-2018, 07:36 AM | #8 |
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Well this part sucks for half of the owners:
"Modifications that will cause exclusions include changes made to the engine control units and any "piggyback" devices created to intercept and alter engine control unit signals." |
08-29-2018, 09:02 AM | #9 |
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Well glad they considered everyone with a ej257.... anyone know why they cut it off at 2012??
Figures i have an 11 |
08-29-2018, 09:30 AM | #10 | |
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This has always been a bone of contention for owners. Subaru - touted as highly modifiable, but oopsie, ya you aren't covered any more. I love the brand, but they did have a manufacturing defect plain and simple. It came to light and will finally be addressed and put to rest. |
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08-29-2018, 09:37 AM | #11 |
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Hard to say. I personally think they should have included 2012-2014 as well. While there were a higher number of failures pre 2012, we've all watched the youtube videos of pre 2015 STI's going down in flames.
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08-29-2018, 09:56 AM | #12 | |
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And EJs breaking won't be put to rest since people still like to complain about ringlands. This one is for the spun bearing folks. |
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08-29-2018, 11:22 AM | #13 | |
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08-29-2018, 02:00 PM | #14 |
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08-29-2018, 06:06 PM | #15 |
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Been a while since I've been on the NASIOC boards, so forgive me if this is common knowledge, but since I'm seriously considering picking up a 2019 STI next Spring, are there any indications that whatever manufacturing defect caused the issue has been resolved in the 2018+ models?
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08-29-2018, 07:31 PM | #16 | |
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Owners don't get a chance to destroy ringlands because they end up with spun bearings way before . |
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08-29-2018, 07:39 PM | #17 | |
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Keep oil level topped up at ALL times, fill up with the highest octane pump gas you can find (93+ is best), keep the engine and ECU bone stock and enjoy the car. If it breaks, Subaru won't have anything against you: drop it at the dealership and they'll take care of it. |
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08-29-2018, 07:48 PM | #18 | |
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Thanks for the info. Still have a few months so I'll have to do my research. I work from home, and have access to other cars, so this would be more of a toy than a daily driver. Was considering waiting for the redesign, but since it sounds like that won't be until MY 2021, and I'd want to wait a couple of years to work out any bugs, I'm sorely tempted to pick up one of the current cars, no matter how long in the tooth they are at this point. |
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08-30-2018, 07:42 AM | #19 | ||
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Like said above, maintain it, put good oil in it and top up between oil changes, and you'll be fine. |
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08-30-2018, 08:04 AM | #20 |
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so can I print this page out and put it in my glove box?
I like the part of getting extended warranty on this specific failure. |
08-30-2018, 08:32 AM | #21 |
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Does anyone know why the 2018 STI's are not included in this?
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08-30-2018, 12:20 PM | #22 | |
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Again, that spun bearing issue is not new and the only way to stay ahead of it is to keep that engine bone stock and keep your oil topped off at all times. This way, if your engine does spin a bearing, Subaru will have no grounds to deny warranty work. The situation was similar for all the oil burning FB20/FB25 engines; FB20 has a low oil level sensor that reminded people that they needed to check level and top off. But, FB25, just like EJ25, had no oil level sensor (only a mostly useless low oil pressure sensor); some owners allowed oil level to dip too low and were denied warranty repairs even though, at some level, Subaru knew some of those FB25 short blocks were busted from the factory. Basically, don't allow Subaru to catch you with your pants down; they will shaft you given the opportunity . |
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08-30-2018, 05:14 PM | #23 |
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08-30-2018, 05:27 PM | #24 |
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08-30-2018, 10:11 PM | #25 |
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I had a 2002 wrx that spun a bearing, no mods at the time so Subaru repaired it with a remanufactured short block. The failure was actually RIGHT after an oil change done by them with 10W-30 Synthetic. I know now that 10W-50 would of most likely saved the con rod bearings. I drove that car in a stage 2 mod until 178,000 Km when the timing belt let go 1 year after I had it replaced by a shop who did it wrong, apparently, and then closed prior to the failure...
It's been 7 years since I lost the WRX and I miss it every day. A month ago I took a 2018 Focus RS for a test drive and it was fantastic! I actually prefer the STi's looks, size, sound, awd system, rally heritage and pricing compared to the RS. I wish it had modern 350 hp engine, launch control and those awesome exhaust cracks and pops like the RS!! I'm super split between the two but the inherent engine flaws of the long toothed EJ257 really worries me. However, the 2019 STi has the "new ECU tuning" and "strengthened pistons" from the type RA. Does anyone here know if those improvements positively impact reliability? I'm also thinking of going for an extended warranty if I get the STi or RS. I think a 2019 STi would be like bringing back my 2002 WRX from the dead. I miss that Subaru exhaust note! |
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