Subaru Outback Lemon Law

Yes. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your Outback's Lineartronic CVT transmission defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety and Subaru cannot repair it after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a replacement or refund. California law generally considers two or more repair attempts for safety-related defects or four or more attempts for other warranty issues as sufficient to establish a presumption.

Under the Song-Beverly Act, there is a rebuttable presumption that the vehicle is a lemon if the manufacturer has made two or more attempts to fix a defect that could cause death or serious injury, or four or more attempts for other defects. Additionally, if your Outback has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days due to warranty repairs, it may also qualify.

Absolutely. The Song-Beverly Act specifically covers defects that arise during the manufacturer's express warranty period. If your Outback's FB25 engine is consuming oil beyond Subaru's own acceptable threshold and the dealer has been unable to resolve it, you should document every repair visit. Keeping detailed records of oil consumption tests and repair orders strengthens your claim significantly.

Under the Song-Beverly Act, you may be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price (including taxes, registration fees, and incidental costs) minus a reasonable mileage offset, or a comparable replacement vehicle. You are also entitled to have the manufacturer cover your attorney fees and costs. In cases where the manufacturer willfully violates the Act, you could receive a civil penalty of up to two times your actual damages.