I’ve read here that a few years worth of Subarus were plagued with head gasket problems. When was that, and when was the problem resolved? A friend is seriously considering a 2007 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon. The one she’s found is particularly clean and maintenance records are encouraging. Ar…

@Barkydog BarkyDog: 4-cly or 6 that blew the gasket

@dagosa Great point; it’s 5/2018 as I write and am researching this issue of HG in order to confidently buy a USED Subaru. Can some one write ~ 2011 thru 2013 models’ HGs?

When you buy a Subaru, here’s what the temp gauge indicates. [TEMP%20GAUGE] Tester

I did not know you had a sense of humor! :rofl:

Kevin, please if your would: is it older Subaru’s ? up to what year do you stop seeing this, if you do?

@Howerd I left a message for my bud, I will update you when I hear the answer.

OK, his was a 2010 4 cyl, head gaskets replaced in 2016 warranty coverage, 69k miles. His recollection is the problems with head gaskets occurred up to 2013 from dealer speak.

Are there any theories why the Subie engine seems more susceptible to head gasket problems? Isn’t the head gasket oriented vertically on the Subie engines, while most engines the head gasket is horizontal or almost horizontal? Might that be the reason? A horizontal head gasket engine, the coolan…

Subaru is absolutely confidant they solved the head gasket problems 5 years ago, and has been for 40 years.

What year Subarus had head gasket problems

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Howerd May 27, 2018, 9:26pm 29

Hilarious!

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What year Subarus had head gasket problems

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