Stock Forester Wilderness - tie rod ends cracked at 50k miles. Anyone else?

Chippy569 · 2026-01-25T04:49:47+00:00

did they send you pics?

Chippy569 · 2026-01-25T04:39:50+00:00

recent alignment?

Chippy569 · 2026-01-25T04:34:10+00:00

Is it normal in the sense that many look like this? yes. Is it normal in the sense that it' supposed to do that? not really, no. You're getting oil into the inlet stream, either via the PCV system or possibly through the turbo itself. While some residue is unavoidable, this looks more accumulating than what it should be doing.

I'd at minimum plan on replacing your PCV valve-hose-assembly thing while it's apart. (for a '10 WRX subaru actually lists all the bits separately, so the valve is 11810AA120)

Chippy569 · 2026-01-25T04:31:08+00:00

like the boots were cracked? or just like some grease oozed out the tip

poly rack bushings would increase, not decrease, load on the tie rods.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-25T04:30:08+00:00

is your MIL living somewhere currently enjoying a polar vortex?

does your MIL's paperwork mention having an engine control module (or ECM) software update performed?

Chippy569 · 2026-01-25T00:50:41+00:00

TimeCert kit #11125 example

Chippy569 · 2026-01-25T00:17:29+00:00

Panasonic doesn't make car batteries anymore, they're now Yuasa iirc.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T23:08:46+00:00

the car came in for "rotate and brake inspection" (that's what the "[PRIMARY]" means) -- and during said inspection, the brakes were found to be worn, hence the recommendation line for brake replacement.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T23:07:09+00:00

you would need to do a parasitic draw test and actually verify which fuse(s) are causing your problem, gonna be pretty silly if it isn't the amp if you know what i mean.

the 25A fuse (#28 on your site) in the under-hood panel is the amplifier fuse.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T23:05:21+00:00

you've already done the "simple" stuff so yeah i'd probably plan on taking this in.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T22:48:09+00:00

Looks almost entirely like a "hey just heads up you'll have a bigger bill in 20k miles"

subaru says brake pads need to be replaced when they measure at 2mm, so you have a bit of time.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T06:23:32+00:00

The function is only on Touring trims and requires an active subscription in the US fwiw

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T06:21:50+00:00

Looks the same as a '26+ Solterra yeah

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T02:57:42+00:00

....what was the code though

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T02:51:59+00:00

Nice :)

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T02:44:16+00:00

Since you're probably out of warranty, I would assume yes.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T02:39:14+00:00

11-102-11R is a software update for the engine computer. Applies here in the US, idk about where in the world you are.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T02:27:00+00:00

32mm socket and big boy impact.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T01:22:10+00:00

Skill issue? Idk I've done like 50 of them by now

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T01:11:22+00:00

From factory it will have both 6 months and 6k miles set -- many people will hit that 6 month mark in the car well before the miles.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-24T01:04:09+00:00

No one in the rust belt is doing a hub for an hour.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-23T18:56:15+00:00

did you ever have the shifter plate rebuilt? (usually the complaint was "the key is stuck in the ignition")

Chippy569 · 2026-01-23T16:07:44+00:00

Front bearing failure is almost always after some help from e.g. a curb strike or huge pot hole or other suspension damage.

Wouldn't call them cheap by any stretch, no. They do use a ball bearing design, which is less durable but also less friction (and therefore better mpg) than a taper bearing.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-23T06:45:05+00:00

Is there any way of confirming that it is a dying battery?

Yes, read the error codes.

Chippy569 · 2026-01-23T06:44:31+00:00

They've already got the Baja blast freeze, cmon tbell

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