Subaru Problems

Try a Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, or Subaru Forester. Any of them would be good choices.

To start you need to have the filter cleaned out by what it called a manual regeneration. It’s not a warranty issue. Take it to a Subaru dealer and get a quote from them. The reason the light has come on is that the car hasn’t been driven in a way that ensures the regeneration takes place automatically. It could be because of the way you drive it, or the way previous owners have driven it. When you talk to the Subaru dealer about regenerating the filter also ask about the way to drive it so the regeneration happens automatically.

The most expensive Subaru is the WRX Spec R listed at $57,790. For more info on the latest models, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Subaru reviews and news here. 

If the plug was cross-threaded and couldn’t be repaired by re-tapping the thread then replacing the oil pan was the only option. That would suggest the first dealer was at fault and should be responsible for the repairs needed. You need to sort it out with the first dealer, if that doesn’t work, go to your state consumer affairs department and ask for their advice.

Subaru is owned by Subaru Corporation. The company is publicly listed and based out of Japan. It was previously known as Fuji Heavy Industries. 

One to try is the Ford Focus; it has a rear view camera, GPS, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and fits within your budget.

The cheapest new Subaru is the Impreza 2.0i 4D Sedan listed at $22,690. For more info on the latest models, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Subaru reviews and news here. 

If there are any common problems and complaints about Subaru's reliability or faults, they'll likely show up on our Subaru problems page. You can also calculate a car's projected resale value via our price and specs page.

Use a good quality 5W-30 A3/B4 oil.

Most Subarus are built in the Gunma Plant in Japan. Subaru also has a facility in Lafayette, Indiana in the USA.