NEPA Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 SOA just replaced all 4 of my '05 GT's wheels under warranty for corrosion around the center caps. Kudos to Subaru! Anyway, does anyone know if the center caps are the source of the corrosion? I know they were redesigned between '05 (Subaru lettering) and '06 (Subaru emblem). That seemed strange to me. I don't want to be in the same place in 3 years. Does anyone know if the later wheels are prone to corrosion as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loc Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Had the same problem with my 07, Subaru replaced all 4 a few months ago. If I look closely at them it looks to be startin again. I don't use harsh chemicals and keep the wheels waxed. I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPA Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Bummer. I was hoping they made a running change to the wheel or cap. Why would Subaru continue production with a known problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I had mine replaced a couple of yeas back The corrosion starts from the inside against the brake rotor. I watched mine do it. The replacements are doing the same thing just not as quickly. Subaru had no hesitation in replacing mine too. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Wow... Nice!!! Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km580 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 How long is the corrosion warranty good for? I have an '05 with 29000 miles. Fat people are hard to kidnap!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I have this already!!!! And it's extremely noticeable. 2008 LGT w/14.5K miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 i might have this as well. any picture of the corroding center caps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLGT08 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Here is my 08 GT wheel corrosion. Still waiting on the dealer to get back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 ^omg! I have this not that severe though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPA Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Here is my 08 GT wheel corrosion. Still waiting on the dealer to get back to me. My '05's looked like yours after three winters, except the paint bubble actually popped. It started after the first winter with just a small bubble below the paint and got progressively worse every winter. My 2005 was still under warranty, because I bought it as a leftover in May of '06. Subaru replaced them with no questions, but I made it clear to the dealer that I would not accept a repaint. (The car I parked next to when I dropped it off had a horrible wheel repaint, which was obviously aimed at the center wheel corrosion.) I still haven't put my centercaps on my new wheels. I'm skeeered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLGT08 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I got a call Friday from the Subaru dealership and they told me they have 4 wheels waiting for me, woohoo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youknowit Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Mine did the same thing and they told me that they aren’t covering it under "warranty" but as a good measure thing or something. He said what causes that is when you get ur wheels rotated the center caps need to be pushed out from the back and if that doesn’t happen and they use a screw driver from the outside that since the center cap is metal and wheel is aluminum it chips the wheels and moister gets underneath it and corrodes it. Never the less they are replacing them…so I’m happy….YAAAAA BelAir Subaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLGT08 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Yeah, they didn't say anything to me about it but when I got the invoice, it said something about a one time good measure thing also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanlucas13 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I just saw that the Legacy's have a 5 year/Unlimited mileage corrosion warranty. Is this what the wheel falls under?? Reason I ask is I am waiting on my local dealer to call me back after looking at my Legacy today. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Here is my 08 GT wheel corrosion. Still waiting on the dealer to get back to me. My 2008 wheels look almost this bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 My 2008 wheels look almost this bad. Same here. I don't wanna bring the car in just to get wheels replaced, though If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanlucas13 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I say if they are willing to replace them it would be well worth the trip. I will let you know as soon as I hear back from them. My brother in law's 07 WRX has the same problem, so he will be going there if they replace mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youknowit Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 They will fix them, If not goto another dealership! Everyone else who has had this problem got them fixed, Including me, No questioned asked lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanlucas13 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Just got a call from my local Subaru dealer, they are going to replace all 4 wheels!! YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Bringing my car in to Concordville Subaru for this (among 3 other things). Since they are currently covered in salt, I'm going to hand-wipe down the wheels beforehand just to be able to clearly show the corrosion occuring (bearing in mind for me the car is about 20 months old since i picked it up with 4 miles on it). Praying for the best. 4 new wheels would be great, but I think it'd be reasonable if they offered to re-finish them. From what I understand, the 07+ wheels are polished aluminum and not painted....could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youknowit Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Mine started todo it again...like months ago. Dont get your hopes up it doesnt last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Yeah, not expecting miracles, but they can fix it in warranty and I'll deal with again out of warranty. If I can get to 75k miles before the corrosion really starts to poke it's head, I'll be relatively happy. My friend has, IIRC, a 2003 Grand Prix GTP. Chrome wheels. The chrome is peeling off in 6" strips on the inside of the wheel, on all 4 wheels. And he takes fairly good care of his car. At least it's not that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSlick406 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 What's the consensus on which warranty this falls under? I am at only 21k miles and just out of the 3yr warranty on my 2007 LGT. Two dealers have turned me down on covering this so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 What's the consensus on which warranty this falls under? I am at only 21k miles and just out of the 3yr warranty on my 2007 LGT. Two dealers have turned me down on covering this so far. Which two have you gone to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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