2001 Subaru Outback Body Problems
- 5
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
I contacted subaru's customer service number and told them that the subframe was broken and that they needed to fix the problem and they said i would have to pay out of pocket and that the recall was completed in august 2005 but the subframe is completely rusted out and broken please contact subaru and get them to open another recall on these cars because the fix that they used didn't work
ODI 11206351
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic because the check engine light was illuminated. While the vehicle was being lifted, the mechanic noticed that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the rear subframe of the vehicle was corroded and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10761539
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 subaru legacy outback. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that corrosion had impaired the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 210,000.
ODI 10678569
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated that the rear suspension and sub frame was found severely to be corroded during a routine inspection. The sub frame and suspension were also fractured. The dealer advised the contact that nhtsa campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension) was previously performed and denied any further assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not…
ODI 10565158
Body
No failure has occurred. Subaru has acknowledged in print, 'drive' magazine that their expensive vdc system is a libility in certain common winter driving conditions and have included on all new models an 'off' switch as standard equipment. Winter is coming, and we have a vehicle which could actually be rendered immobile by its traction control system. We have requested twice that a switch be added and have been…
ODI 753458