SubaruOutback2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Engine

2003 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
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 29, 2009

    Engine

    Subaru outback 4 cyl wagon engine cooling problems/head gasket failure. Car had to be turned off in traffic several times,extremely hot,fumes go in the car. Took it to dealer and it is past warranty by approx 10,000 miles. It is a 4,000. Job to fix. *tr

    ODI 10292537

  • November 27, 2007 · 37,000 miles

    Engine

    Head gasket developed a coolant leak. It was less than 30 days from the warranty running out. The dealership did the warranty work but said they could not do the other head gasket because it had not failed and the warranty would not allow them to replace it. It only makes sense if the one side failed that the other side was right behind it. *tr

    ODI 10210090

  • March 15, 2006 · 30,000 miles

    Engine

    Dt*: the contact stated after having the 30,000 mile service performed on the vehicle, it began having multiple problems. The gas mileage decreased 50 miles per tank. There was an oil smoke smell coming from the vents when the fan was on. A pinging noise could be intermittently heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection; however the problems could not be duplicated. The…

    ODI 10157758

  • February 17, 2003 · 500 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Interior/Under Dash · Power Window Devices And Controls

    Nar 03-27-2003 mr the car dies intermittently at speeds between 20-25 mph on deceleration. The power is completely lost with no power steering control. Additional items noticied .. Shifting in transmission at low speeds, dashboard creaks and drivers window faulty. *cb

    ODI 10014538

  • April 17, 2002 · 375 miles

    Engine

    Car keeps shutting off in infrequent intervals. First at 375 miles and by 9000 miles it did it 9 times. The car has been at the dealer 6 times and just now subaru is admitting to having other cars with this issue. All 2003 6 cylinder engines. I was told after the 4th time at the dealer that they cannot fix it, end of story. Then after filing a complaint with the attorney general office they are working on it again.…

    ODI 10014511