2002 Subaru Outback Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- head gasket · 6 records
- head gaskets · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
When weather turns cold, the smell of raw gas comes into the car, as well as in the garage after parking. So far the dealer has just tightened a clamp, but what happens if i'm on a hi-way and that happens? I can't drive the car with a gas leak in the engine and to far away from a fire station so do i call a towe truck or my lawyer. Because the car burnt up? Can't believe the subaru dealership is being so…
ODI 10443860
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback wagon. The contact stated during routine maintenance with a private mechanic, the mechanic advised that radiator fluid was leaking into the exhaust. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 120,000.
ODI 10443610
Engine And Engine Cooling
I recently took my outback in to a local shop for an oil change, and they notified me that the head gasket has started to leak. Took it to the dealership for a second opinion, and they said the same thing. Called four different places, and got estimates for anywhere from $1500-$2100 (after spending $2k on other wear and tear repairs this summer). Every mechanic i spoke with was keenly aware of this problem, which…
ODI 10441912
Engine And Engine Cooling
I replaced the left head gasket (at a local service center) at 122,000 miles due to oil leakage. At 123,000 miles the right head gasket failed. I contacted subaru because i don't think it's coincidental for both head gaskets to fail that close together. They will not help me because of the miles and because i didn't have the first work done at a dealer. *tr
ODI 10234626
Engine And Engine Cooling
Head gasket failure causing coolant leak from engine, potential overheating and engine failure. *tr
ODI 10219284
Engine And Engine Cooling
The head gasket, too thin, on our 2002 outback subaru and cracked. Full recalls have been given to owners of outback models from 2000-2002 for cracked head gaskets. Very strong anti-freeze fumes are seeping into the interior of the car. We have 2 toddlers breathing in these fumes-1 having health problems! Called dealership. Yes, is a recall but our vin numbers not on the list. Was informed many of these models are…
ODI 10170783
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving down the road in 2002 subaru outback smelt burning coolant. Then , started seeing a lot of smoke from the driver side engine hood area. Pulled over and found that the coolant was empty in the tank. Refilled with fresh coolant and continued down the road back home. Car was smoking all the way back. Took it to a shop, and found that the engine head gasket had blown. Mechanic replaced the head gaskets and…
ODI 10148917
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
2002 subaru outback wagon repeatedly and unexpectedly stalls while driving. Has been ongoing for nearly 2 years. Has been examined on multiple occassions (at least 4) at rye ford subaru in rye new york with the ongoing result that the dealership claims to have no knowledge of the problem and unable to replicate. Car was delivered back to dealership on a flatbed after stalling 5 or 6 times in main thoroughfare that…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10063724
Engine And Engine Cooling
Master cylinder has a bad leakage, causing engine to lock. Ph...*ak
ODI 10004041