2001 Subaru Outback Rear Problems
- 4
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rear · Suspension
My vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign 03v153000, which resulted in manufacturer recall wwm96-rear. This recall was performed on my vehicle on 4/13/2004 at 36,339 miles with the intended purpose of halting premature rust-out of the rear sub-frame component. In the process of recently replacing exhaust components at approximately 130,000 miles it was noted that the rear sub-frame component is now perforated by…
ODI 10458889
Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated the frame under the vehicle was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10415388
Rear
Recall 03v153000 concerning rear suspension sub frame assembly: vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. The consumer was told that the repairs could not be done because no spray booth was available. The dealer refused to help the consumer find a dealer with a spray booth.*ak *jb *nlm
ODI 10042673
Rear
The consumer is unable to get an appointment since july 2003 to have the recall work performed. The recall is for rear suspension sub frame corrosion (3v153000) . *nlm
ODI 10048437