Sadly this, but similar reason people can still buy China cars.   

I think mostly people are not aware of the pro of Subaru and prefer outer/interior cosmetic, cost and power
You see most people when go buy China cars, wow the design so futuristic buy! But later brake, axle, spare part problem then blame car manufacturer again.   

Subaru did not got great marketing team to highlight their safety features (Which is their strong category) especially the eyesight system, for a niche brand actually their spare part support is quite sorted out (I been Xv 2015 owner until today never got spare part issue) and also got plenty of Japanese aftermarket support (half-cut) & OEM parts from Thailand & Malaysia. While some "local" brand say volume will help settle the spare part issue, until today still heard some parts need to wait for few weeks or months also. 

Few Reason Why Most Malaysia i heard don't pick Subaru

- Poor RV
- Design not attractive
- Car price not cheap 
- Small boot size
- Miss/incorrect-information about Subaru service/parts must be expensive (Nowadays Subaru also can offer those 3~5 years free maintenance package, similar to BMW/Mazda also)
- CVT gearbox (Subaru CVT is using chain type - Which is more durable, not steel belt like those louzy gearbox from H brand) 
- Miss/incorrect-information that AWD must be bad in fuel consumption. 

Any engine over 5~10 years also can leak engine oil bro, those rubber gasket/seal over time also will wear.
If you see those old news keep saying gasket leak, those are engine head gasket which Subaru already solved since the latest FB engine series.
Only normal valve gasket and timing chain cover overtime just reseal and change the rubber seal and good to go another 5~10 years.

Sidetrack a bit,

Outside Malaysia, is Suzuki doing better than Subaru?