2009 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 10
- 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
- head gasket · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
2009 subaru outback stalling while driving. The engine turned off while driving with light acceleration at low speeds (5-20 mph) without warning. Warning lights flickered on and off. I was able to restart the car. This is a huge safety issue to have the car stall out without warning. Subara south blvd dealership say they do not know the root cause. Prior to the above incidence the car, while driving at low speeds,…
ODI 11300598
Engine
Vehicle with only 105 k miles requires new head gasket due to leak.
ODI 11080217
Engine
Catalytic converter replaced once back in 2013. This week had to replace front and rear catalytic converter again due to problem with catalytic converter. Mileage at 105,000.
ODI 11080213
Engine
The head gaskets on my vehicle have developed leaks at just over 80,000 miles. This is a frequent (and known) problem with the head gaskets on this vehicle. All subaru-specific mechanics, many owners of this model and even subaru dealership employees have expressed knowledge of high failure rates for this head gasket at approximately 80-100k mile intervals. This is way shorter life than should occur and results in a…
ODI 10981320
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving the engine suddenly died. Luckily we were on a lightly traveled road and were able to pull off to the side. The engine would start, run for about one second, then die. While waiting on a tow truck, a gearhead-type friend that i had called to take my wife home arrived, thought about the problem a bit, and unplugged the maf sensor. The engine ran great. It turned out that a defective air filter had…
ODI 10934540
Engine
2009 subaru outback head gasket seepage. This issue soa has been awhere of and said it can be normal over time. Yet i found that the gasket used at that time was substandard. A recall was never issued. I feel it should have notified customers, but did`nt. Perhaps it would have cost soa a ton of money. I believe they are dealing with this as customer complaints come in and told replacement of gasket is required at…
ODI 10819593
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
CAR TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START.
ODI 10732605
Engine
Head gasket failure on 2009 outback wagon which as been serviced regularly. *tr
ODI 10638261
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to make an abnormal noise and the check engine warning light and cruise control warning light illuminated. The vehicle decelerated and was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 10663963
Air Bags · Engine
Air bags have become disabled due to either the switch in the seat or in the overhead console. The engine also consumes an enormous amount of oil (has since new) about 2 quarts every oil change or 3000 miles sometimes more
ODI 10928352