Subaru Outback Fuel System, Other Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2000–2005
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Fuel System, Other
Idling at stop with foot firmly on brake pedal. Sudden surge with audible and tachometer increase in rpm. Car jumped forward slightly. A few prior minor rpm surges with foot on brake. Thanks to the recent news re toyota. I knew to shove the transmission into park and turned off the ignition. *tr
ODI 10323992
Fuel System, Other
I was traveling a mcdonald's drive-in with vehicles close to bumper to bumper with my foot securely on the brake. My 2001 subaru outback suddenly accelerated wildly and, before i could shift into neutral and press harder on the brakes, careened into the car directly ahead. My auto actually pushed the auto ahead some 5-6 ft. Before i could get it under control.i reported the accident to the police and insurance co.it…
Crash reported
ODI 10303598
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Other
With 35,600 miles on our 2005 subaru outback xt, the turbo failed. The dealer service technician said this was do to the condition of the engine oil which was 7 months old and had 5,400 miles on it. All 7 of the vehicles oil changes were done within the 7,500 mile interval set forth in owners/vehicle maintenance manual. According to the subaru service bulletin # 02-103-07…
ODI 10267456
Fuel System, Other
During weather under 20 degrees the fuel line leaks. It has been tightened several times however continues to return. This happens every winter. *tr
ODI 10252337
Fuel System, Other
When the temperature is below 30 degrees, there is a strong fuel smell in the cab when the heater is running. This has been a problem for the last 3 years in my 2002 subaru outback. I tried correcting the problem by tightening the brackets in the fuel line and this has not helped. My internet research indicates this is a common problem for subarus (different models and years). I am surprised this has not been…
ODI 10252221
Fuel System, Other
My wife had an accident in our 2001 subaru outback that was caused by the car accelerating at slow speed with foot off the gas pedal while pulling into a parking space. This is identical to odi id number : 742080. The car ran into a building, causing damage to the building and the car and injuring my wife.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10124030
Fuel System, Other
After a tune up from a car dealership, my 2000 subaru outback exerts an intermitten problem of hesitation. Once moving the car doing ok, especially on freeway. But after exiting from freeway to a complete stop, car is choking as if having a timing problem and cannot slow rpm to idle. After that as the light turns, step on the gas paddle won't increase rpm or moving the car. When this happens, it usually takes a few…
ODI 10074954