2015 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle would not start. After jumping the battery vehicle started, aaa performed roadside testing and determined the battery and alternator are working properly and are sufficiently charged. Car would not start for unexplained reasons. Previous service history leads me to believe there is an ongoing electrical issue with this vehicle. Previously the airbag light would frequently illuminate. Dealership stated it was…
ODI 11242446
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust system issue. Exhaust mainfold leak at catalyst converter. For our outback we noticed a significant levels of exhaust fumes in passenger cabin. They were no indication of failure of exhaust system or catalyst converter on the car. But we are getting some much fumes smell when we stopped at the traffic signal or parking lot. It all most made us sick. Luckily i got it checked at the service center and they…
1 injury
ODI 11152117
Engine
We noticed an exhaust leak (noisy) on our 2015 outback, upon inspection by the dealer they determined the catalytic converter needed to be replaced, they initially rejected our warantee claim because subaru authorizes replacement only if a mil is present. After some discussion the dealer (subaru) agreed to replace as "good will". We live in the northeast and it seems road salt and sand cause the converter to rust…
ODI 11110458
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Please read upload documents. My 2015 subaru outback began showing signs of excessive oil consumption in the summer 2018. Apparently this was a known problem with subaru and class action lawsuit was filed against subaru for models made prior to 2015. My vehicle failed a oil consumption test in the fall of 2018. I was told by white bear subaru if the vehicle failed an oil consumption test subaru of america would pay…
ODI 11174234
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
While parking the car at an open parking lot in shopping center at low speed (<5mph) the engine surged suddenly and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. It required tremendous pressure on brake to eventually override the engine.
ODI 11100658
Engine
Excessive oil consumption between oil change. When the vehicle reached to 45,000 miles, the low oil light is on less than 5,000 miles between oil change. If the driver ignore the warning and not add oil to the vehicle, the engine can be damages. A three years old vehicle with 45,000 miles should not have to change oil freqently. I spoke to the dealer, they said the oil level is normal, and oil consumption test is…
ODI 11113584
Engine
Excessive exhaust entering passenger cabin anytime the engine is running because of crack in flex pipe on the exhaust manifold that occurred with less than 60k miles.
ODI 11184389
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car would stall when coasting to a stop light or stop sign a few times and have been back to the dealer and can't replicated the problem. This is a dangerous situation and can cause an unsafe and huge accident with my family. The car would die while in drive and sometimes can't be restarted. It's happening again and afraid to drive the car since the dealer will say nothing is wrong with the car. It looks like…
ODI 11176539
Air Conditioner · Engine
2015 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to rough idling in vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle annoyingly vibrated when the air conditioner was on. *js
ODI 11032394
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Very difficult to start-problem with push to start button and engine not getting fuel. Vehicle stationary in parking lot. Have had to get jump start 3 times
ODI 11010090
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
After 2 years of ownership on my brand new subaru outback 2015, i have noticed a loud squeaky sound coming from the engine when i start my car after it rained/snowed. The sound would go away after a few minutes, however, it didn't seem normal. I took the car to the dealership to have it checked out. The dealership told me that nothing is wrong and it is perfectly fine. However, the squeaky noise still occurs after…
ODI 11096820
Body · Engine
The subaru outback 2015 was parked in a lot after a [redacted] and burst into flames. It was purchased in february 2015 and was not yet due for servicing when the event happened. The subaru outback manufactured from july 3rd-27th 2015 has been recalled due to "possibility of fire due to a transmission fluid leak". I believe the same thing occurred with my car and i am concerned that if the model is not recalled…
Fire reported
ODI 10780961
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Unintended acceleration. When driving at low speeds--what would traditionally be 1st and 2nd gear (the car has a continually variable transmission)--and while keeping constant pressure on the gas pedal, the transmission changes the acceleration of the vehicle on its own in a process that feels like it can't find the right "gear", and it provides a "jerking" feeling (usually only a couple of "jerks"). Yet the…
ODI 10723607
Engine · Power Train
I have a surging issue with my 3.6r after cold starts. Upon start-up, the idle will be ~1800 and when i put the car in drive, it will drop to 800-1000rpm. Then, as i slowly pull into the garage, or pull into a stopped line of traffic, the engine will surge back to the higher rpm, causing the vehicle to push through the brakes. I have had this return to high idle occur after i have come to a complete stop, causing…
ODI 10823063
Engine
Dear sir, on february 11,2015 we purchased a new 2015 outback 2.5 premium at seller dealer 400106 vin [xxx] and the odometer reading was 10 miles. This was our dream car that we saved for a few years to finally purchase. It developed an engine knocking noise at only 1000 miles on the odometer. So i took it to the subaru dealer for evaluation on 3/18/15 and after 2 days there they determined that the engine had a…
ODI 10701290
Electrical System · Engine
Two issues; the similarly reported electrical stop. Started car on cold morning, drove short distance, dropped kids off at school. Went to restart, and car was completely dead. Had to jump it. Second issue; burning oil smell in cabin. Oil level was fine, and smell not coming from tail pipe. Took car to shop today for the oil smell, and i told them about the electrical stop. They said the electrical issue is related…
ODI 10690958
Engine
Engine idle is erratic when cold. Backing out of the garage in the morning the engine surges 3-400 rpm making the car jerk faster and slower. This is with only the brake pedal pressed. I have a second identical car that does not have the problem. Temperature is in the 40's. When the engine slows, you have to ease off the brake, them it suddenly speeds up 50% and the car takes off. The cycle repeats for a few minutes…
ODI 10713082
Engine
Red engine light came on and car died. Lost all power/ drive. Needed to coast to berm. Would restart, but die immediately. Everything was immobilized. This could have happened at 70 mph on an interstate! Our was very close to being rear- ended. *tr
ODI 10653480
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle is equipped with the 3.6r engine and a continuously variable transmission. When descending a long hill in a fixed gear ratio (usually 2nd or 3rd) the vehicle slows normally until the rpm reaches approximately 1200 rpm at which point the vehicle suddenly begins accelerating until the rpm reaches approximately 2500 rpm at which point the process repeats. I observe the "mpg" suddenly drop at the same time…
ODI 10732532
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When the engine is cold, the idle speed is 1600 rpm when started. When placed in reverse or drive it reduces to a nominal 900-1000 rpm. When the vehicle starts to move it suddenly drops to 600 rpm. When braking to a stop after moving vehicle the rpm suddenly jumps to 900-1000 rpm just before vehicle halts. This causes sudden unexpected acceleration of the vehicle and presents a safety hazard. I believe this is due…
ODI 10732527