2011 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 11 records
- coming stop · 4 records
- stop engine · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- stop light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
For the last few weeks, car has dropped rpms at hard stops. It would jerk like coming to a full stop in a manual transmission car without pressing the clutch. My car is an automatic with a cvt. Then it started just stalling out at hard stops or turns with significant decreased speed. That is not safe. It has been very scary. My mechanic connected my car to the computer and no codes matched the problem. Then i…
ODI 11035429
Engine · Power Train
I have been complaining about my car's symptoms to dealers and service mechanics since august 2014 (90,000+miles) with no diagnosis or repair. Symptoms could not be replicated or when low rpms were noted, it was just that - noted. My vehicle shudders, headlights dim, and dips to low rpms when approaching a stop or when in reverse at low speeds. It has stalled 4 times since i have brought it up. The first few were in…
ODI 11020568
Engine
Vehicle dies when stopped quickly. Torque converter has been an ongoing issue for this year/model/make
ODI 11076909
Engine
Check engine light illuminated. Oxygen sensor problem.
ODI 10972283
Engine · Power Train
2011 subaru outback worn torque converter thrust washer tech services bulletin #16-90-13r. Engine shudders and stalls on quick stops like at stop light or at stop at top of an incline like exiting a parking garage. Issue was diagnosed at my authorized subaru services dept yesterday that it was torque converter and i'd be responsible for repair cost. Service tech and service dept manager confirmed that they did agree…
ODI 10958399
Engine · Power Train
I own a 2011 subaru outback with 93,000 miles. The car stalled out at red lights in the city. Also, it stalled when i was on a hill and came to a stop. I was fortunate to restart engine and get out of the way of traffic. I took it to the dealer and they said i needed a torque converter costing $1,200. After reading the many complaints from other owners it is a dangerous situation. Why hasn't subaru recalled the…
ODI 10935856
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car stalls occasionally when i come to a full stop. This issue has been evident since about 80,000 miles. The dealership reviled it was due to a faulty torque converter. I found the information below on line and seems to resonate. Vehicle stalls after sudden stop requiring it to be restarted. I was told by subaru sales there is a tsb # 16-90-13 r (1/6/14 issued). This relates to the transmission ( cvt) looking up…
ODI 10948590
Engine
Stalling when comes to a stop. Torque converter is bad
ODI 10935286
Engine · Power Train
Began noticing vehicle shuddering and quitting or almost quitting when coming to a stop. Has continued to do this for months now and seems to be getting worse. Took it to dealer and it was diagnosed at torque converter sticking after several tests. Referenced to subaru tsb no. 16-101-16. Dangerous design flaw as it can leave you without power after coming to an abrupt stop such as braking to avoid hitting a stopped…
ODI 10925507
Body · Engine · Wheels
Purchased my 2011 subaru new and have always keep the upkeep. About a year ago my tierod in the front went bad and ruined my tires so had to get new tires. Then it started stalling all the time, and no one seemed to why. Once at an intersection which i was almost hit. Then had to change the timing belt, but knew this when i bought it. Then the muffler rusted and now i will have to change the head gaskets. I…
ODI 10970545
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. While driving or when coming to a sudden stop, the vehicle would stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who could not diagnose the issue. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 118,000.
ODI 10915654
Engine
My vehicle has had 4 of 6 ignition could fail due to excessive corrosion within a span of months. Failure has resulted in sudden engine failure and hesitations causing the vehicle to lose power unpredictably and forced us to pull over. Subaru of america has refused to repair these components because they are beyond the 3 year warranty period. It is unlikely that four components would all fail similarly without a…
ODI 10824948
Engine · Power Train
Service bulletin # 16-90-13 car stalls when coming to a stop. This happens in traffic at stop lights anywhere i need to make a hard stop. This is very dangerous and it would appear this is a major issue for many owners. This should be a recall not just a service bullitin
ODI 10824686
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated when the vehicle was at a stop position, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,500.
ODI 10726499
Electrical System · Engine
Merging and accelerating onto interstate and engine cut out for approx 3 seconds with no engine power. Check engine lights illuminated and stayed lit. Drove ok after that. This is a repeat of the same problem that occurred three different times last year. Dealer advised both then and now that an electrical harness connector was working itself loose and they will tighten it. No assurances given that it won't re-occur…
ODI 10692493
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
When applying the brakes hard at the a stopping point of the car it kills the engine leaving you dead in the street. Emergency pressure hard! Other than that the brakes work great. Now if you push trans into neutral and brake hard as you will the engine is not effected and keeps on running. This is a automatic but it feels like you did not depress the clutch on stopping the car if it were a standard stick shift…
ODI 10658810
Engine
I purchased my 2011 subaru outback new and love the car. However it has one problem which has shaken my confidence in it. With the vehicle in drive, my foot on the brake, and at a complete stop, the engine will shudder violently. The rpm's will loose about 200 to 300 rpm's, then go immediately go back up to the correct rpsm; the engine will not die but feels as if it might. This has happened many, many times. It…
ODI 10704058
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
1st incident 1/10/2014- leaving a stop light car would not accelerate and vdc, cel and brake light flashing. Sat on the side of the road for about 1/2 hour. Husband came to pick us up and tried starting the car. The car started and was able to drive w/o further issue. Check codes and had misfire cyc 1,2,3,4. Local mechanic could find nothing wrong cleared codes. Husband noticed both drl lights were blown. Replaced…
ODI 10562754
Electrical System · Engine
This car is a subaru outback 2.5i manual 6spd transmission. While at a stop light with car idling, the rpm's get very low and car dies. Starts back up right away, but then after idling for 15-20 seconds, the car will die again. Concerned that this may happen while driving as i have read reports of many other models of the same car doing the same thing while driving. The dealer says there is nothing wrong and they…
ODI 10505730
Engine · Power Train
This vehicle is hesitating from a start, posing a high risk of causing a serious accident when entering traffic. The hesitation occurs, on average, once every 300 miles under differing conditions. I have taken the vehicle to subaru service four times because of this problem. They state they can?t solve the issue because they can?t ?duplicate? It. I have informed them over and over again that it is an intermittent…
ODI 10531704
Engine
At 72,000 miles, the 3.6 litre engine has begun to push oil out of the engine. My mechanic said it is a known fact that their engines do this. I see where newer model owners won a class action lawsuit against subaru who knew their engines are faulty and push or burn oil. I believe more model years should be covered in a complaint. At 72,000 miles, the engine is barely broken in. December.
ODI 10939046