2000 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 12 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- head gasket · 11 records
- head gaskets · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My 2000 subaru outback wagon, with 120,000 miles has an occasional strong gasoline smell that enters into the passenger compartment, when driving and when stopping and turning off the ignition after a trip. It occurs most often on cold winter days. It has been happening for the past 2 winters. I was told by my mechanic that it's a common problem with leaking gasoline at the clamps on the hoses that lead to the fuel…
ODI 10261937
Engine
The head gasket of my 2000 subaru outback failed and was under warranty at 48,000 miles, but at 101,000 miles the replacement head gasket has failed again. With so many of the head gaskets in this engine model failing, subaru's fix of a coolant conditioner or head gasket replacement is not sufficient. The problem lies with the engine block and head. The gasket is not the problem. The problem is a structural defect…
ODI 10218999
Engine
I own a 2000 subaru outback limited. The car has approx 45,000 miles on it and i am the original owner. I have kept the car up to date with regular maintenance. I used to take the car to the subaru dealership where i purchased it but they never completed the work i requested and paid for (i.e. Little things like making sure there was enough coolant in the car, etc). Was having a strong burning odor from my car for…
ODI 10137912
Engine
Engine coolant leaks. Now 90,000 miles. This has been leaking since new or shortly after causing a hot antifreeze smell like it is drippng on the exhaust. Dealer never could find the problem until after the recall. They added the stop leak solution but it continues to smell and use some fluid. Dealer says that subaru has an option to replace head gaskets, but dealer is reluctant to do it. I am having to now get…
ODI 10104227
Automatic Transmission · Catalytic Convertor · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 subaru outback. The vehicle would jerk when idling. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was a delay and the vehicle would jolt forward. The dealer stated that internal transmission parts failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. At 64,000 miles, the contact smelled rotten eggs when driving 35 mph. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. While driving between 25-…
Fire reported
ODI 10213696
Engine
2000 outback wagon, 5 spd, with 48,000 miles. I've been getting a "hot" coolant smell coming from under the hood (driver's side) for about the last 1,000 miles. When the coolant reservoir ran empty i knew there was a problem and took it in to the dealer's shop. Sure enough, leaking head gasket on driver's side. When they did the repairs, the water pump was found to be leaking as well. The gasket and water pump were…
ODI 10058466
Driveshaft · Engine
Purchased car with 78k on it. Prior it driving from colorado to wisconsin, had it looked over. Replaced leaking water pump, timing belt, and leaking fwd drive shaft seal. Within a week of getting to wisconsin, radiator and driver side head gasket found to be leaking. Head gaskets are big on subaru web sights. Soa recommends a "conditioner" to put in the radiator, but it was not available yet. Parts guy said problem…
ODI 10062301
Engine
Driver side head gasket leaks, only 70 000 miles on car. *jb
ODI 10060606
Engine
Car was overheating. Took to dealer to change the timing belt and to investigate the overheating. Changed timing belt and blew sand out of radiator fins. Investigated on the web and found that the symptoms were very similar to a head gasket being blown out in very many cases. The next week the radiator fluid was being pushed out of the overflow reservoir as described in problems found on the web. Took the car back…
ODI 10025526
Engine
I purchased new a 2000 subaru outback station wagon. The engine head gaskets are leaking already. Two separate subaru dealers and two private garages tell me the head gaskets are going in these cars left and right. There are lots of angry owners on the web. The head gaskets, very expensive to repair because the engine must be removed from the car, are going way too soon!. *jb
ODI 10010667
Catalytic Convertor · Engine
The head gaskets and catalytic converter went out on my 2000 subaru in february and april 2004 respectively. Subaru paid for the head gaskets under warranty; however, it was not under a recall and refused to pay for the catalytic converter. Had it happened 3 months later, it would not have been covered under warranty at that time. I even mentioned that i thought that the two were related. I was told by the dealer…
ODI 10219935
Engine · Radiator Assembly
Problem started when driving to minnesota from california. Lower thermostat went out and car over heated, replaced. Lower thermostat went out again. Car still heating up funny, dealer says nothing wrong. Turns out head gasket gone. Next the engine was found to have a crack, they put in new block and gave us an extended warranty. Now less then a year later car overheats again. Subaru seems to be doing nothing to…
ODI 757216