SubaruOutback2006
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2006 Subaru Outback Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

6
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.

What owners report

  • check engine · 4 records
  • engine light · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 6, 2012 · 151,965 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control

    Engine lost power and had to pull to side of road. Retrieved error code p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor) from (dlc) data link connector in car. *tr

    ODI 10446839

  • November 28, 2011 · 117,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving on a limit access highway, the check engine light came on and the vehicle immediately went into "limp home" mode. This event nearly resulted in a high speed rear end collision. *kb

    ODI 10437608

  • October 21, 2011 · 81,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control

    Incident happened at a red light in traffic at rush hour. After pulling up to a red light to a full stop, the light turned green and the throttle stuck open at exactly 2500rpm. The car accelerated from a dead stop and continued to do so with no input from me. The gas pedal does nothing at all. I had to apply brakes and move off the road to avoid traffic. Check engine light is solid and the cruise control light…

    ODI 10432350

  • June 19, 2011 · 49,731 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns 2006 subaru outback. The contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled causing the vehicle to lose power. The check engine light illuminated and the cruise control indicator started to flash. The contact shifted into neutral gear and drove the vehicle onto the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and it began to function normally but…

    ODI 10407509

  • May 1, 2011 · 100,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension

    Subaru has recall on wheel bearings and state my outback does not fit into recall. However it is the same part that has failed, yet they state they fixed the problem. Headgasket is leaking at 125,000, subaru states replacement gaskets are better however i am expected to pay 2000 for the repair. *tr

    ODI 10448264

  • December 30, 2010 · 59,500 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering

    After slowing to a near stop at the bottom of an interstate highway exit ramp, my car suddenly, and without warning, died and i lost all systems, including engine and power steering. All i was able to do was drift to the side of the road. Subaru initially believed that the ecm had failed. After replacing the ecm, it became apparent that that was not the issue. Subaru ultimately determined that the wiring harness…

    ODI 10378988