Is there a Subaru shortage?
A new report from Automotive News reveals Subaru of America has an eight-day supply of vehicles as of July 1, 2021, the lowest of any car brand. Subaru has the lowest retail supplies of Forester, Crosstrek, WRX, WRX STI, and BRZ. The retail shortages are due to plant closures this year.
Does Subaru have a chip shortage?
“It is part of the production adjustment due to shortage of semiconductors,” a Subaru spokesperson said. Subaru is following many manufacturers in a shutdown as the global chip shortage rages on. If you haven’t been reading the news, many of the chip manufacturers shut down during Covid, then reopened soon after.
Where are Subarus made 2021?
The 2021 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza are made in the U.S. plant in Lafayette, Indiana. The 2021 Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy, WRX, WRX STI, and BRZ are manufactured in Japan.
Is Subaru Starlink free?
There are two different STARLINK Safety and Security packages you can choose from. STARLINK Safety Plus comes with everything listed below and is free for a full year when you buy a new Subaru or a Certified Pre-Owned Subaru. After your initial free year, STARLINK Safety Plus costs $99/year.
Is Subaru in Japan shutting down?
The Subaru Yajima plant in Gunma, Japan, that makes the automaker’s number one selling model, the newly-refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester compact SUV, shut down today. Subaru Corporation will stop production Friday, July 16, due to more shortages of semiconductor microchips.
Why are Subarus in short supply?
Automotive News reports, AutoForecast Solutions estimates Subaru of America is the number five automaker in the U.S. in the number of vehicles reduced from North American production schedules due to the global microchip shortage. They report Subaru lost 45,272 cars due to its U.S. plant shutdown.
Why does my new Subaru not start up?
Too many owners of newer Subaru vehicles are waking up to cars that won’t start due to dead batteries. The batteries aren’t defective, but just lack the capacity to handle the electrical system draw particularly while the vehicle is turned …
When was the last time a Subaru was stolen?
Near Denver, Simply Subie club members were hit with “easily over 100 stolen Subarus” stolen in July 2017. Bears love Subaru Outback models more than any other car for some reason. If you buy an Outback wagon and live near bears you could be targeted.
Why are so many Subaru vehicles being recalled?
A large number of Subaru vehicles have been recalled because they contain dangerous airbag inflators made by Takata. The shrapnel-hurling… Questionable Reliability in Subaru’s Lineartronic CVTs transmission Once praised for its design, Subaru’s CVT is showing problems aging ranging from jerks and shudders, to hestiations and stalls. The issue…
Are there any problems with the Subaru Outback?
Any further back than 15 years and you’re courting danger with potential problems that could arise from a vehicle that old. In 2005, the Subaru Outback had issues with things like the head gasket leaking, issues with speed control, as well as clutch problems.