2001 Subaru Outback Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- head gasket · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he noticed that both front sent belts would not properly retract, leaving a lot of slack between vehicle occupants and the seat belts. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the engine was leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 10443484
Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 outback had a head gasket problem that needed to be replaced. *ts the consumer was informed by customer service that a recall had been issued regarding the problem they were having, and the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized service dealer. The consumer had already had the work done by his local repair shop. The consumer was then told to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have them verify that…
ODI 10176412
Engine And Engine Cooling · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2001 subaru outback leaks fuel in cold weather. Read on the web about hundreds of owners with this complaint. Live in massachusetts and when the weather gets below about 25 degrees fuel smell fills the passenger cabin. Appears to come from under the engine manifold. Hope to not pass out from fuel vapors. Haven't had a fire yet. 2nd issue is head gasket leak which was a $1500 repair. Also appears to be a common issue…
ODI 10217926
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
In 2003 at 74,000 miles the left gasket was replaced on 2001, subaru outback ltd. Wagon. In 2003 at 94,000 miles right gasket was replaced. 20 months later left gasket was blown out again. Two independent mechanics told consumer that right gasket was defective as well although the dealership told consumer no. Subaru of america paid for the repairs of both of the initial gasket replacements, but due to the mileage on…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10121731
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated that the engine light continues to illuminate on the instrument panel and the engine seized two weeks ago. She notified the dealer and the manufacturer and they requested that she send the invoices from the dealer, where they would mostly likely replace the engine. The contact stated, however, that the invoices and repairs were done somewhere other than…
ODI 10199535
Emission Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Radiator Assembly
I have gone through one head gasket on jan 2003. The head gasket went out in dec of 2003 and the whole engine had to be replaced. In january of 2004 i had the overhead camgaskets go out on the car as well as the the oxygen sensor. I have had more issues but it would be a small book. Subaru has been relativly unresponsive even after many phone calls and letters to my concerns. Every part was replaced however there…
ODI 10072779
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
Odor most likely described as heated antifreeze, also rotten egg odor - at least ten different attempts to identify odor and find cause. Car now has 59,000 miles.
ODI 10069493
Engine And Engine Cooling
We have a 2001 subaru outback with the h6 engine. When going very slowly, such as parking in the garage, the engine will suddenly surge. You must keep one foot on the brake to prevent a sudden unintended acceleration. I have been told by the dealer that this is just the way it is with the computer control and the h6 engine. I have not had an accident , but it is a potential hazard. A sudden lurch could damage…
ODI 10116656