SubaruOutback2008
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2008 Subaru Outback Engine And Engine Cooling 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
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 18, 2014 · 97,600 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    In july following the replacement of our catalytic converter i wrote to subaru to inquire about reimbursement. There was no response. The replacement cost was $728.08. Apparently only seven states issued a mandatory recall. Virginia isn't one of them. The vehicle was religiously maintained, all supported by documentation. At 97,600 miles the catalytic converter wearing out had something to do with the part itself.…

    ODI 10660018

  • June 18, 2012 · 73,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    Vehicle overheated, drove to nearest service station. Radiator flushed and tested for leaks, none found. No other determination made. Car overheating, slow coolant loss. Subaru diagnosed major head gasket failure probably occurred prior to 73000 miles, but beyond power train warranty. Subaru hq declined to help with cost considering the service tech mgr stated a 2008 model car should not have this failure.…

    ODI 10513068

  • February 10, 2012 · 63,046 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    Vehicle started running bit rough while idling at intersection; upon acceleration, check engine light and other instrument lights started flickering and car stalled. Restarted normally. *tr

    ODI 10447686

  • August 10, 2010 · 54,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    My car engine stalls in the middle of the road while driving and while making a left turn in a signal, while waiting on the red light and while stoping and idling at the parking lot. When this issue happens all the lights in the dash lights up and the steering wheel becomes locked. This engine stalling issue happens randomly. Some times every day in a week, 2 days in a week or 3 days in a week. Some times the engine…

    ODI 10398135

  • April 30, 2010

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    The problem is the car suddenly loosing power at various speeds for no apparent reason. Has occurred over 6 times in the past month, 4 times in this last week. The most recent on 4/30/10 the car completely shut down while driving at a speed of 20 mph. No warning indicators came on the dashboard. First time was when accelerating up an on ramp and several more times on other inclined ramps, then leaving a street to…

    ODI 10328667