The occupant control unit in my car has failed, and there is an open recall (Reference #WQT-55R) for the engine diagnostic code (B1650) for my specific part number for the occupant control unit, but the Subaru dealership is saying that my VIN number does not apply. The problem is a well known Subaru issue where the passenger airbag fails to turn on, and Subaru has recalled other vehicles of our make and model from this year (2012) for this problem.

- Homer, AK, USA

The car will not allow me to turn it off and remove the key from the ignition. This is apparently caused by a known issue with the gear box/transmission stick not making proper contact with a metal plate within the box.

- Perley, MN, USA

Passenger airbag system intermittently remains off when passenger is seated in front passenger seat. Sometimes it appears to operate normally, but about half the time the passenger airbag indicates off when it should be on. Vehicle motion does not seem to matter, wet conditions does not seem to matter either. Unknown whether this is a passenger detection malfunction or a passenger airbag malfunction.

- Spring Lake, NJ, USA

While driving my vehicle, a few of the dashboard lights lit, engine oil, ABS, at, mil, vehicle dynamics. When I arrived home, the diagnostic tool revealed a P0700 and P2764 codes. Unfortunately the warranty does not cover the issue because is over 100000 miles. The issue as per my research is well known to Subaru. Now the repair is going to cost me $2500

- Islip Terrace, NY, USA

Driving on highway and the car stopped/stalled suddenly while in motion, this was a dangerous situation, drivers behind me had to react to my sudden/full stop. I was told it was a transmission problem.

- Monroe, NJ, USA

The occupant detection sensor (ods) cannot detect a person when seated in the passenger. I have attempted to sit in the passenger seat with the engine on and off; while in motion and also when the car is stationary. The passenger air bag light on the center dash remains illuminated "off" also, the airbag symbol turns on at almost random times, indicating that there is an error with the airbag system. About 50% of the time I drive, the airbag system light will come on and stay on during my drive, whether I am driving alone or with a passenger in the front seat. Sometimes if I turn off the vehicle and turn it back on, the airbag light will turn off - but there is no consistent pattern.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

The Impreza consumes a lot of oil. Between 800-1200 miles im having to top it off. I have been having issues with it shutting off immediately after starting it in my driveway. I have had it in the shop several times with no ideas. No lights turn on to figure out what's going on. It's throwing no code either.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

We were riding along at less than 40mph, and with no warning, there was a sudden, loud, explosion noise on the roof of the car. We pulled over to discover that the sunroof had shattered. There was no one on the road near us at the time, and there is nothing above to send anything down. We are positive that nothing hit our roof. If the internal cover had not been closed one of the 3 of us could have been seriously injured and this incident very nearly could have caused a serious accident. Subaru refuses to take responsibility for what is very clearly a manufacturing defect.

- Bothell, WA, USA

While driving on freeway, sunroof glass exploded for unknown reason.

- Redlands, CA, USA

I purchased this car brand new from the dealership in January 2012 and have consistently added 1 quart +/- approximately every 1,200 miles, more often and increased added oil volume during extended driving times. I have spoken directly with Subaru dealers/service managers in 3 different California cities whom have been alerted to this oil consumption issue and have casually explained the consumption of 3-5 quarts of oil between changes as normal. Research seems to show that some Subaru dealers have begun to replace the short block of the engines that are consuming too much oil, but only for those with documented oil loss. Those people that visit the dealer exclusively for their service are likely the ones who will have their engines replaced without cost, leaving the rest of us out to dry. Subaru needs to rectify this problem, not sweep the issue under the rug and force the Subaru customer base to pay too much for an engine that was not meant to last.

- Arcata, CA, USA