SubaruOutback2002
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2002 Subaru Outback Engine Problems

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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

BandRecords
100–150k mi2
1–30k mi1
150–400k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 2, 2018 · 190,000 miles

    Engine

    I am the original owner of this vehicle and i have had four separate incidents that my head gasket has had to be replaced. This is a costly repair and given my car has 190,000 miles on it i believe four issues dealing with this same situation needs to be properly addressed. Not only does this issue result in a huge outlay of money but it gets oil all over the engine, parts, and driveway that needs to be cleaned. I…

    ODI 11084008

  • October 6, 2015 · 141,682 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

    I bought car oct 6; first inspection appointment at my usual garage mon oct 12- failed due to rusty suspect brake connection. Seller had me take to his dealer- mastria subaru in raynham. They put a paint/coating over rusty area. I was pretty skeptical but brought car to my garage in vt monday oct 19 and the leaky brake fluid much more clearly visible- due to smoother (though bumpy from oxidation below) paint…

    ODI 10783939

  • January 13, 2015 · 75,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    In 10 degree weather, my 2002 subaru outback wagon developed a fuel leak while being driven by my 17-year-old child. This is my second subaru wagon and the second to have cold weather fuel leaks. I tightened the clamp on the offending fuel line and i hope that is an adequate fix. But it is simply unacceptable that such a dangerous problem has not had a recall, and that it has been happening for 20 years. (my first…

    ODI 10672333

  • August 1, 2005 · 17,482 miles

    Engine

    Drivers side head gasket leaked. Only that side was replaced. On 1/14 both head gaskets started leaking at 59000 miles. With subarus help the dealer charged $ 855.00. The problem is subaru has a design defect in this engine so those of us who own these cars are going to have to pay for gasket replacements for as long as we own them. By the way the coolant system conditioner is holts radweld stopleak something subaru…

    ODI 10680125

  • January 1, 2005 · 135,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    The car always has a strong gas smell inside during winter. The smell is so bad that i get headaches. *tr

    ODI 10494612