2006 Subaru Outback Power Train Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving my 2006 subaru outback at around 40 mph, going straight on a busy road. Without warning, the accelerator stopped functioning and the vehicle slowed down abruptly. It apparently entered a "safe" mode, with a maximum speed of about 10 mph regardless of how much pressure i applied to the accelerator. The "check engine" warning light was illuminated, and the cruise control light began flashing. I pulled…
ODI 11152338
Power Train
While driving on highway transmission cooler fitting stripped out, emptying transmission fluid and ruining transmission. As can be seen in picture, oem component has very few threads which are sheared and covered in factory loctite. This is not an inspectable component, nor listed on any maintenance schedule, however when i contacted subaru they stated that it is not defective, considered regular wear and tear, and…
ODI 11300104
Power Train
When coming to a stop, our subaru outback shudders and stalls out. This happens on various occasions and has become a bit of a safety concern when stopping in traffic. On february 6th 2017, i went to our local subaru service center and they inspect the car and explained that they need to replace the torque converter and associate components and this was validated by a service bulletin tsb #16-90-13r . They explained…
ODI 10949764
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The driver had to coast the vehicle to the shoulder and turn the ignition to the off potion and back on in order for the vehicle to operate normally. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
ODI 10850714
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at speed - city street 45mph -- lost ability to throttle. No throttle, engine, or acceleration response when pressing gas pedal. Check engine and cruise lights blinking. After pulling over, turned off engine. Upon restarting after a minute, throttle capability returned. This has happened twice, unexpectedly.
ODI 10808750
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I recently had p2138.. One time. No throttle response, stopped on a hill on a [redacted], on a curve, in big sur.. Not good. Rolled backwards down hill after the ones behind had all passed me. Turned off car, waited for 10 minutes, then it fixed itself after a restart. Jiggled the pedal connector and it has been gone for the last 2 weeks while waiting for my mechanic to have room in his schedule to replace my…
ODI 10781463
Engine · Power Train
My 2006 subaru outback has had a code p2138 issue for over two months now. In many cases i am in the car with my 4 year old son and end up being in danger for no reason. Loosing 99% of power while going to school or to the store. All attempts to fix this issue have not worked and the car itself is thought of as a death trap in our house. Subaru disregards the code and offers no fix. Please issue a recall. Lives are…
ODI 10626319
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The first incident with this car was me putting the transmission into park after stopping at a gas station and the rpms suddenly shot up to 2000. After filling the tank, i tried to start it but it wouldn't turn over. I let it sit for a moment and then tried again and it started with now the "check engine light" on and "cruise" flashing. The lights self-corrected later that day before i could have the code read. The…
ODI 10618186
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Subaru outback began to exhibit "ghost walking" while driving straight during a winter storm. Rear end attempted to race the front end, and could not regain control. This "ghost walking" is well discussed in the online form at subaruoutback.org. Car eventually made it to the edge of the road where it then proceeded to roll 3 times. The experience was not the normally sliding on ice. The rear end seemed to have a…
Crash reported
ODI 10559987
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Four times in one month prior the above date, this vehicle stopped running in traffic. It would not restart. Most importantly, the automatic transmission could not be taken out of gear and put into park!! In addition, the emergency brake failed to properly keep the vehicle from rolling in traffic. The most recent time this happened, the driver was in heavy traffic on a hill and the emergency brake again did not…
ODI 10550045
Power Train · Steering
Boots crack and you must replace entire drive shaft. Left front drive shaft was just replaced @100,000 miles as the boot cracked on the other side as well. Think this is a design flaw as drive shaft sits over the top of the catalytic converter with no shield to block the heat. *tr
ODI 10660210
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
First occurrence 12/5/11. I was driving through a parking lot and check engine light came on as i lost the ability accelerate. I coasted to a parking space, shut my car off and was waiting for a tow truck. After and hour i turned my car back on and all seemed fine. I took it straight to the dealership where they found problem p2138, accelerator pedal assembly problem. They replaced the accelerator pedal. All seemed…
ODI 10444741
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Straight line driving on flat concrete highway, rear end of vehicle may start to wander when road is slippery. This occurs generally over 25mph, when all other vehicles are able to travel at a higher rate of speed than the 2006 subaru outback 3.0r is able to. Cars will pass while i am white knuckled, concerned the rear end is going to break loose and cause complete control failure. I have found other instances of…
ODI 10445673