2008 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car check engine light on, along with traction light on, cruise light on. Can't shut any off. Car actually gets very hot to the touch drivers side near fender headlight. Could start on fire! Dangerous! Think there is a recall on front oxygen sensor, only if turbo? Rediculous! Should be all not just turbo model! Also had to replace head cover gasket and everything that goes with that 5/17/2017 108,900 miles. That…
ODI 11114370
Engine
Transmission failed, on the road, problem shifting, i want to know if there has been a recall. I could find the place to enter that info. I am not a machanic!
ODI 11052268
Air Bags · Engine
Takata recall-- subaru "repair" of defective airbags dangerous. Warning light illuminates regularly. Subaru refuses to fix. ----note subaru also refused to repair long reported issues with brakes, air bag, windshield. They sought $$thousands of dollars in repair billings. All three of these later subject of recalls. Subaru reported oil consumption due to gasket leakage, concern for cat converter as potential repair…
ODI 11014554
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving and without notice the cruise control shut off, because of a minor problem with the catalytic converter efficiency. Had the vehicle behind me been any closer i could have been rear ended. It turns out that subaru has programed their vehicles to do this. Why would anyone program a car to have a sudden loss of power over such a minor issue.recalls for "keys turning off" have happened, and the…
ODI 10967192
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
All of below: since early original ownership, for years subaru dismissed repeated reporting of (moving, stationary, all roads): takata recall airbag warning light illumination. Only after national airbag recall did subaru recognize concern and address. Subaru recently has serviced airbag twice. Both times, shortly after service dash warning lights illuminated: airbag, cruise, check engine. Also, erratic cruise…
ODI 10899763
Abs Warning Light · Electrical System · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact stated that the abs, traction control, engine, and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
ODI 10898479
Engine
My car has had cylinder misfires for over a year. Subaru has told me it is "not their problem" and they have charged me over $2,000 for the various times i have brought it in to fix the problem. They just "fixed" it last week and within 1 day, all my check engine lights came back on, and within 3 days it is misfiring again. They do not return my calls or properly service my car. I believe this is an engine recall…
Crash reported
ODI 10925045
Engine
Engine head gasket is leaking oil. Warranty is expired, but 74k miles is too early for this major problem to occur. Subaru customer service has agreed to pay for a portion of the repair cost.
ODI 10715488
Engine
Head gaskets failed and, once disassembled, valves were found to be leaking. *tr
ODI 10679991
Engine
Blown head gasket, damage occurred over many years while car was under warranty and was being serviced regularly by the subaru dealer. No notification of this damage was given to me until the car was just outside of its warranty. Previously subaru has acknowledged this defect which could cause an engine to seize while driving causing a safety issue if that occurred on a highway. *tr
ODI 10644758
Engine
Vehicle has had severe oil leaking for 4 years. Dealership informed me of head gasket problems, but only offered repair at full shop rate prices. I see this a potential fire hazard.
ODI 11016306