Bought my '15 Forester on 10/1 and already it's in the shop.
From day 1, it's had what I considered a rough idle when cold but didn't really think much of it. Figured the car needed a tune-up and was budgeting it for next month. Last Saturday, as I'm pulling out of the driveway, car throws a CEL, flashing cruise control light, flashing SI-Drive light, and solid Hill Ascent light. Doing a little research here on the forums said this was typical of a loose gas cap. Removed cap and reinstalled making sure it clicked tight. CEL didn't go away. On Sunday, as I'm pulling into a parking spot, the ABS, traction control, and hill ascent light goes solid. Upon restart of the car, the braking lights disappear. This morning, I take the car to our local Subaru dealer and give them all this information. BTW, we bought a bare bones extended warranty with the car. The kind that covers side-of-the-road-piston-hanging-out-the-block but not much else.
Advisor starts to mansplain how the cars idle higher when cold and that it's "normal" and a Subaru "quirk". Oh boy, here we go....
They come back with replace alternator due to a TSB related to CEL DTC P0300-Random misfire coupled with rough idle, but say that new serpentine belt and tensioner would be on me. Also recommended top end clean because of carbon buildup (75k miles on car), on me, and replacing brake switch at pedal, on them, because they say they've seen this part fail prematurely and it will cause the braking lights I saw on Sunday.
This is my first Subaru. We've considered one previously but decided on another brand. Good reputation for safety and reliability but I got to say I'm a bit pissed having to spend money on repairs right out of the gate. I know, it is a used car and you roll the dice. Just hoping this was a fluke and not a sign of things to come.
Incidently, before this weekend, we really love the car and not just because it's the shiny, new toy. It truly is a very nice car and fits our needs quite well. Really hoping we didn't make a mistake here.
Advisor starts to mansplain how the cars idle higher when cold and that it's "normal" and a Subaru "quirk". Oh boy, here we go....
They come back with replace alternator due to a TSB related to CEL DTC P0300-Random misfire coupled with rough idle, but say that new serpentine belt and tensioner would be on me. Also recommended top end clean because of carbon buildup (75k miles on car), on me, and replacing brake switch at pedal, on them, because they say they've seen this part fail prematurely and it will cause the braking lights I saw on Sunday.
This is my first Subaru. We've considered one previously but decided on another brand. Good reputation for safety and reliability but I got to say I'm a bit pissed having to spend money on repairs right out of the gate. I know, it is a used car and you roll the dice. Just hoping this was a fluke and not a sign of things to come.
Incidently, before this weekend, we really love the car and not just because it's the shiny, new toy. It truly is a very nice car and fits our needs quite well. Really hoping we didn't make a mistake here.