2013 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- excessive consumption · 8 records
- engine light · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
- every miles · 4 records
- warning light · 4 records
- light comes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I need to put a quart of oil every 250 miles. I did an oil check with grayson subaru knoxville tn, and they told me that the car was fine.
ODI 11296821
Engine
The car looses power to the point where it occasionally stalls when i decelerate and come to a stop or just before the stop. I replaced the battery as it was on its way out anyway and the problem persists. I don't think it has anything to do with the alternator and i haven't brought the car to a dealer or mechanic yet. But want to raise the flag on the issue i'm having because i've seen lots of forums where other…
ODI 11280242
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
2013 outback limited 3.6r bought new and has 40k miles. On 3 occasions over the past 5 months, the vehicle can't catch 2nd gear and revs high and then a heavy jolt physically felt and a loud clunk. Have taken it to subaru service 3 times and they cannot reproduce the problem. Even after flushing transmission fluid and relearning the transmission, and vehicle did it the same day driving home after picking the vehicle…
ODI 11245142
Engine · Power Train
116,700 miles and need to replace valve body. Concern raised at 83,000 miles but was advised to flush transmission. Automatic transmission temperature warning light comes on every summer, and concern raised but was only advised to pull over and let it cool. Also having problem with low engine oil warning and need to add 1 - 2 quarts between 6000 mile oil change. This is a known issue and the short block may need to…
ODI 11234456
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. The car goes through a quart of oil about every 700-800 miles despite regular oil changes and maintaince
ODI 11282568
Engine
Vehicle uses oil excessive amounts of oil and this year of outback has had recalls but said vin # has not had a recall for excessive oil consumption.
ODI 11221470
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Issue is ongoing for the last 6 months. Vehicle intermittently stalls when at idle and placed in gear. Hesitation when accelerating while driving (acts as if it not getting enough power.) i have taken the vehicle to 3 different dealerships and contacted subaru of america and i am not getting anywhere. Dealerships can't duplicate the problem, so therefore can't diagnose the problem. I have video records of this issue…
ODI 11189965
Engine
LEAKING SEAL ON ENGINE
ODI 11154599
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Subaru outback self-accelerated (unintended acceleration) on march 22, 2018 as i was attempted to park the car in a parking lot. Due to the self-acceleration the car hopped over the curb in the parking lot and ran over a bush. My foot was no where near the accelerator and even when applying the brake, i had to press extremely hard on the brake to stop the vehicle. While it self-accelerated the engine made a loud…
Crash reported
ODI 11089972
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. While driving at an unknown speed and approaching a stop, the engine stalled. Upon accelerating, it took three to five seconds for the vehicle to move. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.
ODI 11075276
Engine
Ever since we bought this vehicle, about every 2,000 miles the engine oil seems to vanish, and i have to add about a quart. I run through about 7 quarts a year. When i bought the car, i asked the dealer why the oil dipstick indicated the oil level was way above the full level. The dealer just said it must have been filled too much in the last oil change. I think it was over filled so i wouldn't notice it leaking out…
ODI 10983946
Engine · Power Train
About every 3,000 miles, i have refill engine oil to required level. All happened on highway - the engine consumes too much oil
ODI 11013005
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled, as in the engine died. This is an intermittent problem. Usually it happens when the vehicle is started, the engine will die, this will happen 2-3 times on each occurrence. It does eventually start and run correctly. A similar issue occurs when coming to a stop. The engine will "flutter" almost die and then resume normal operation. So far it has not left us stranded,…
ODI 10945876
Engine
The engine makes a pinging type noise while driving. The dealer has not been able to fix. I guessing its a possible bad valve spring.
ODI 11150215
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil and additional oil had to be added by the contact. In addition, the low oil warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation subaru arapahoe (9955 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112, [redacted]) where it was determined that an oil consumption test and oil change were needed. The…
ODI 11271021
Engine
Excessive oil consumption, oil light illuminates every 3000 miles instead of purported 7500 miles. Problems started in 2016 at about 70,000 miles. Dealership did test , confirmed excessive oil consumption and is replacing short block in vehicle. Dealership states extended warranty on this problem.
ODI 11063295
Engine
This car consumes oil. It's been a consistent problem since turning 25k, we have had 3 oil consumption tests and subaru states that losing between 1.1qts between service intervals is normal. This is not normal. These engines are flawed. No modern car should consume/lose oil. Having owned a 2009 subaru outback impreza sport and knowing others with subaru outbacks w/out this problem it is clearly a manufacturing…
ODI 10817628
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
This vehicle has several issues. I had an oil change and within 1 week they had to add 1.3 quarts. Car had 23,767 miles. In just over a month i have had to add almost 4 quarts of synthetic oil and spent close to $100 for the oil. The car is an automatic with a manual option and i am also haveing problems where the gears won't change in auto nor manual operation. It revs the engine and i have to stop, turn it off…
ODI 10862189
Engine
Check engine light has been activated seven times since the beginning of this summer (2015). Low on oil at first. Dealer changed pcv valve and topped off oil at the time of first engine light activation. Now, just had $1200 of maintenance on it at different dealer. Including change of temp sensor on nov 2. Check engine light on again today, with difficulty starting. Difficulty starting with check engine light has…
ODI 10790790
Engine
Had an oil change done at the dealership in danvers march 2015. In sept. 2015, after travelling 4,000 miles, engine light came on. Had to add 2 quarts of oil. This is not the first time that we needed to add oil between services. All service records are up to date and were done at the same dealership where car was purchased. The car was purchased brand new. At this present time the car has only 20,100 miles.…
ODI 10781258
Engine
Severe burning oil issue. Releasing toxic smoke into atmosphere. This is a wide spread issue with subaru 2.5 motors. They are only offering a fix for anyone in warrantee. This is preventing many vehicles from being repaired due to cost of repair. This happens mainly on highway driving for me. I had my engine replaced out of warranty and now the junkyard motor they gave me is doing the same thing. Subaru needs to…
ODI 10808194
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Using excessive oil. Thi si sthe secon time i had to put oil in approximately 5700 milees after an oil change. Its not leakeing anywhere.
ODI 10721200
Engine
Engine is burning oil into atmosphere. Getting less than 800 miles before oil light comes on. Consumes over a quart of synthetic motor oil every two weeks. Subaru has been replacing motors for only when people complain and only if they are in warranty, i was outside of warranty when i experienced this, thankfully i bought some extended insurance, however they only replace the motor with a junkyard motor, which may…
ODI 10809536
Engine
After 28,000 miles and noticed at drive through locations the sickly sweet smell of antifreeze was noticed. I took car to dealer who pressure tested and inspected coolant system. Nothing unusual was noticed and no leaks were discovered. Drove car later in the day and smell returned, will drive more and if smell is noticed again will return to dealer. Could arise from oil changes and if leveling the fluid level the…
ODI 10717614
Engine
The engine oil light turned on. Stopped to check oil--was very low. Bought a quart to add to the car. Took to dealership and explained what had happened. It has occurred two times already--same ordeal where i have to add oil to the engine. When will nhtsa start investigating this? I have read and talked to other outback owners with the same issue. Right now the dealership has put the car on a 1200 mile inspection…
ODI 10744393