2010 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- coming stop · 10 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
- head gasket · 4 records
- where diagnosed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Major safety issue - vehicle has started stalling when coming to a stop or starting to turn. This has almost caused several accidents turning out onto the highway. Subaru issued a recall, but my car is not covered due to mileage, which is problematic.
ODI 11231979
Engine
The cvt transmission is not operating properly. The car stalls just prior to coming to a stop. This is very dangerous in traffic. This is a know problem by subaru to the point that they issued an extended warranty. The problem is that it is very difficult to find any subaru dealer who will properly diagnose the problem to allow for warranty coverage. This should be a recall given the number of vehicles reporting…
ODI 11195659
Engine · Service Brakes
When coming to a stop on any road the vehicle stalls, uphill or downhill. The car then needs to be restarted after putting the vehicle in park then turning the key to restart, as vehicles are coming quickly from behind. This could be a potentially deadly vehicle failure and needs to be addressed and recalled. It started about a week ago and continues to happen.
ODI 11194402
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
My vehicle head lights have burnt out at least once a year since i have owned this car. The engine has began stalling when i come to a full stop. It is equipped with a cvt and it feels like coming to a stop in a manual transmission without depressing the clutch. If i let off the brake quickly it will continue idling but coming to a complete stop kills the engine. I guess subaru has issued an extended warranty but i…
ODI 11187256
Engine
During braking, the car often shutters as if it is going to stall, and several times has stalled completely when coming to a stop. This occurs especially if braking hard. This occurs only when the car is in motion and being brought to a stop. However, when idling, the car often will shudder as well.
ODI 11172684
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle jerked back and forth. When the brake pedal was depressed, the engine revved, but the vehicle did not move. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 11166071
Engine
From 2010 - 2014, subaru removed engine temp. Guage from dash so there is no way to monitor high normal temps of engine. At only 93,770 miles, my 2010 outback 2.5l dash coolant light flickered on a slight downhill. I had never had an engine or transmission issue with this car in over 8 years! Turns out coolant was low due to it overheating and boiling out. Turns out it was the beginning of a head gasket failure! I…
ODI 11142736
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. While driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and drive normally, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be…
ODI 11156857
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to overheat and the coolant temperature warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to vic bailey mazda subaru (400 e daniel morgan ave, spartanburg, sc 29302, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was leaking…
ODI 11094159
Engine
When my i brake my vehicle to a complete stop at red lights, intersections, etc the engine stalls, which makes me have to put it back in park and restart the engine. This happens every time i stop my vehicle.
ODI 11076419
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal goes limp and/or works inconsistently/erratically; this causes the car to become unresponsive, creating potential safety issue at stoplights/intersections, on highway, issue manifests as accelerating irregularly and lurching forward unpredictably; has happened several times at speed on a highway, while stationary at stoplight, in motion on city streets, etc.
ODI 11072226
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. While driving 25 mph, the engine stalled while approaching a stop light. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle stopped. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and reverse out of traffic. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (john howard subaru, [redacted], morgantown, wv 26505) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The dealer stated that…
ODI 11054767
Engine · Power Train
Occasionally the 2.5 l engine with cvt will appear to almost stall upon decelerating and coming to a stop (at a traffic light, stop sign, etc.). The engine will shudder, the rpms will drop below 700 and then quickly return to normal idle (about 800 or so). Have not yet experienced a stall but have come close. Our car has about 87000 miles and is otherwise in good condition. Our mechanic has been unable to diagnose…
ODI 11033875
Engine
Car stalls on the road when you come to a sudden stop. This problem is concerning the torque converter and this is a hazardous problem and should be considered a recall for these type of model cars.
ODI 11031453
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Software update required that is not cover by recall. If not updated, the check engine light, brake light, traction control, and cruse light blink.
ODI 10993841
Engine
Car feels like it's going to stall out at a stop. This been occurring now for a year. The problem is getting worse. When to subaru, and, because it didn't happen when they were driving the car, the didn't do anything. My mechanic says he is seeing this problem a lot with this car, and it's a torque convertor issue. It's scary and potentially dangerous.
ODI 10981463
Engine
Faulty torque converter causing car to stall at intersections and applying the brakes.
ODI 10957218
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to be repaired at the dealer. The spark plugs were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 04/05/17 lj *cn
ODI 10950187
Engine
Driving and coming to a stop. At stop and engine idling, the engine misfires (stumbles) on occasion. It feels as though the engine will die, but then idles normally. This is intermittent and no engine light or fault code comes up. Dealer unable to correct because this has not happened when the car is taken in for service. I am afraid the car will stall in traffic. This has occurred over the last 3-4 years
ODI 10939166
Engine · Power Train
2010 subaru outback 2.5l cvt automatic 126,000 miles. Car will unexpectedly shudder then engine will quit at low rpms either coming to a stop or upon initial acceleration from a stop. Symptoms mimic a manual transmission clutch slipping/stalling. Engine operating temperature has no effect, nor vehicle turning, or varying electrical loads. This is an extremely dangerous situation as it can happen when pulling out…
ODI 10947862
Engine
OVER HEATING MAYBE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM
ODI 10936464
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
We bought our car in 2010 its a subaru outback. There has always been an issue with a loss of power. The dealership at the time said it was caused by excessive carbon build up on the pistons. Its now 2016 and the car will stutter and shut off when you are braking at red lights. To try to beat the stutter and stall, i find myself having to ease off the brakes and try to reapply my brakes to see if it won't shut off.…
ODI 10874166
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When driving and approaching a traffic light the car will begin to stutter as if there is a clog in the system. Then it will shut off. I contacted subaru regarding the issue when we first had the car because there was always a loss of power. Our model is the outback 2010. They inspected and said it was a carbon build up in the pistons that would cause this issue. There hasn't been any recalls or subaru notices about…
ODI 10874163
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle's temperature gauge was abnormally high and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the temperature gauge needed to be replaced and more coolant needed to be added. The vehicle was repaired however the vehicle overheated while driving. The vehicle was taken to another…
ODI 10819602
Engine
The head gaskets need to be replaced at 85,000. The car was being driven and the overheat light went on. I pulled over and turned off the engine. Took the car into service and was told that the head gaskets need to be replaced, short block replaced and other related engine parts. A head gasket issue should not be happening at 85k miles on any car, but especially a subaru whose representation is about dependability…
ODI 10786845