Class action against Subaru Canada?

[sube2002]

My wife owns a 2002 - 2.5L Impreza. I've heard from our local (not Subaru) mechanic that there is an engine coolant leak. So, now I now through the Internet searh that this seems to be a ongoing problem with the 2.5L Boxer-type engines, When I searched the State's web sites, I came across a form to sign up for a class action against Subaru in the US. Is there any class action that has been launched in Canada and if not, why not?

[inco]

Maybe because there have been no problems reported in Canada? Just a guess because if there was a problem Subaru would have fixed it and maybe no need to litigate.

[Trainman]

The head gasket issue, which is what I assume the OP is referring to with the "coolant" leak, is well know in certain of the 2.5 l Subaru engines, notably from early part of this century.  Subaru has a fix for it that seems to cure the issue.  And using the Subaru coolant conditioner seems to help in keeping the problem away.

Have you talked to Subaru yet?  Got an actual diagnosis?

One person in the US, with a 2003 Forester off warranty, got Subaru US to help with the costs.  This was in June of this year.  I would suggest a visit to a dealer and if they are unwilling to go to bat for you, try another.

Based on what I have read recently re class action law suites, they may not be worth the effort.  The judgments have generally been for credits towards future purchases/services rather than refunding the actual costs incurred.

[johngenx]

In all honesty, you'll probably get nowhere with Subaru Canada or a dealer on this issue.  Subaru Canada has never gone as far as Subaru US has on this issue.  Your car is eight years old now and warranty is long gone.  But, ask anyway.

[aldikan]

 

My wife is driving 2003 Subaru Legacy with only 58,000 KM..,
We had this car since the summer of 2006.
Just this week it started to leak coolant from the left head gasket.
Coolant was changed Sept 2007 with genuine subaru coolant and recommended "Magic" additive.
I have done change myself, still have receipt for coolant and additive.
Going to talk to Centaur Subaru and discuss my options.
I believe unlike SOA, subaru of Canada does not give extended warranty on head gaskets...