2010 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 15
- 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
- clutch depressed · 7 records
- slowing down · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Car stalls after stopping at a stop sign and has to be restarted. *kb
ODI 10413423
Engine
We bought a 2010 subaru outback with manual transmission in july 2010. It has stalled twice (once in september and once in october) while driving about 25 mph with the clutch depressed and making a lefthand turn into oncoming traffic. In both instances of stalling, there was a slight incline in the hill. Since i was turning into oncoming traffic this was a very dangerous situation. The car started up immediately…
ODI 10361574
Engine
I have a 2010 subaru outback pzev 6-sp manual. The engine will sometimes stall (4 times and counting, in the past 4 months) when the clutch is depressed to slow down for a stop sign or light. Also at times the engine will stumble when the clutch is depressed for upshifts (numerous times over the months). The problem is aggravated when the a/c is on. This stall problem can happen at any speed, most notably at 70kph…
ODI 10352965
Engine
2010 subaru outback stalling and choking off. Dealer unable to duplicate at this time. Car put in shop 2x so far with no solution. Car stalled or cut off 2 to 3 times a day. No trend. We feel very unsafe driving this car. The dealer loaned us a 2010 subaru outback, and this car has the same problem. The car we own is approx. 4/5 months old with approx. 13000 miles on car. The loaner we have has 3500 miles on car at…
ODI 10350886
Engine
The 2010 subaru outback 4 cylinder, standard, has a significant stall flaw. The vehicle will stall in traffic when the clutch is pressed. This happened on the interstate while accelerating on the onramp. At 50 mph with the clutch depressed, the engine stalled resulting in no power steering. A tractor trailer barely avoided hitting this car as we maneuvered to the side. The engine started up promptly. This is the…
ODI 10350865
Engine
2010 subaru outback, 6 spd mt with 2,521 miles. Car has nearly stalled on numerous occasions when slowing or downshifting with clutch depressed and with ac on. More noticeable during hot weather (90+ degrees). Local dealer denied knowledge of this issue, only acknowledged cold engine stalling and they don't think that "fix" applies but will check to see if car could also be affected by that issue. Potential for…
ODI 10346452
Engine · Manual Transmission
I purchased a 2010 subaru outback 2.5i with a 6 speed manual transmission on may 2010. What has been happening is upon fully depressing the clutch to either slow the car down and/or bring the car to a coast the engine rpms drops rather rapidly which on several occasions has resulted in the vehicle borderline stalling before the engine computer compensates by increasing the idle slightly while coasting or slowing…
ODI 10345161
Engine
When downshifting to turn or when slowing to stop, the engine regularly sputters and has died twice in the last month causing a loss of power steering and brakes. It also happened once while i was turning left into my neighborhood. Luckily the car had enough residual speed to complete the turn and no traffic was approaching. The car does not have any issue restarting after it happens. I took the car to the dealer…
ODI 10345321
Engine
2010 subaru outback 2.5i automatic with 1,900 miles stalls when coming to a full stop. The power right off the line also flutters. *tr
ODI 10343600
Engine · Manual Transmission
(1)under normal driving conditions, (2)the engine stalls approaching a stop when the clutch is depressed, it almost stalls every time i drive it whenever approaching a stop. It has only stalled once in the two weeks i have owned it. Possible consequences could be a collision due to loss of power steering, power brakes, and distraction.(3)contacted dealership service department and was advised that they have another…
ODI 10343487
Engine
The engine stalls when coming to a stop while the air condition is on. The event occurs when slowing down, getting ready to down shift. When the clutch is pressed in, the engine stops before the car comes to a compete stop. The issue is not repeatable. It happens once in a while with no apparent cause other than the air conditioning being on. The issue has never happened while the air conditioning is switched off.…
ODI 10343523
Engine
I purchased my new 2011 2.5 premium 6mt (non-pzev) subaru outback on june 25th, 2010. Just a few days later, with only 50 miles on the car and my first time driving with the a/c on, i experienced my first near-stall engine shudder while coming to a stop. As outside temperatures have gone up lately, so has my use of a/c, and so have my occurrences of engine stalls and near-stall shudders. The revs will drop below…
ODI 10343509
Engine
I bought my subaru outback 2010 in early apr. While i am fairly satisfied with the vehicle, i encountered 4 times totally that the engine shut off itself while i was driving. Normally it happens when i was slowing down and sometimes switching lanes. When that happens, i have to restart engine quickly to have full control of the vehicle. Since when engine is off, power break and steering system will not work. I had…
ODI 10339112
Engine
2010 subaru outback 2.5l cvt. Engine hesitates or stalls when starting up from a stop or low speed, especially if uphill. Usually before engine is fully warmed up but also when warm. No difference with or without a/c. Occurs at least once daily. Problem started at about 5000 miles on odometer. Several near misses when trying to cross traffic. Dealer says there is no fix. But similar problem with same year manual…
ODI 10347133
Engine
2010 suburu outback 2.5i 6 speed standard transmission. Car stalls when placed in neutral and coasting to stop or slowing down. *tr
ODI 10339499