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Question: Are there recalls for bad exhaust system/catalytic converters?

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subyowner, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, Arlington, VA, January 29, 2012, 16:39
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The car has been making a loud noise. Repair shop says it needs a new exhaust sytem and new catalytic converters. Cost equals $1300. The car has less than 60K miles.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, January 29, 2012, 18:15
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    I just looked my information doesn't show a recall but I have seen a few go bad and I know the OE cat from Subaru came down in price so they must know there are problems. Make sure the engine has no misfire or rich running condition which would damage the new cat, and make sure it is not excess oil consumption that has caused the cat to fail.

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