2016 Subaru Outback Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On two occasions while driving on the interstate at 65-75 mph with no warning the gas pedal stopped responding to inputs. While maneuvering the vehicle to the shoulder of the road through traffic the engine shutoff. On one occasion i was able to restart the vehicle and on the second occasion it would not restart. After towing the vehicle to a repair shop the vehicle started up and ran with no issues. No check engine…
ODI 11164684
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
After stopping at a stop sign on a city street, i tried to accelerate but there was a long hesitation followed by a surge of power. This happened on 2 occasions. I had the sales man drive the vehicle and also the service manager drove it for 1 week - neither times did this issue repeat itself. The dealership did not have any knowledge of this type of problem. I refused to drive this vehicle and returned it to the…
ODI 11111266
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
3rd occurrence: while driving on a state highway, vehicle jerked, all warning lights came on and vehicle lost movement with resistance. Towed to dealer. *tr
ODI 10928155
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Less than 1 week later, 2nd occurrence: while driving on interstate, all warning lights came on and vehicle suddenly lost forward movement. Vehicle was running but not engaging enough to propel vehicle. Towed to dealer, dealer repaired pilot pin in transmission. *tr
ODI 10928154
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
1st occurrence: while driving on a county road, all warning lights came on. Brought vehicle back to dealer, dealer replaced the transmission. *tr
ODI 10928153
Fuel/Propulsion System
I descend a steep, crooked country road to reach my house and lock my transmission in second gear to avoid having to apply brakes. In low idle, the vehicle speed is well controlled but when the fuel control shifts to high idle the engine speed increases from 2000 to about 3500 rpm with a corresponding increase in vehicle speed which requires rapid, sharp brake application. During the summer months this is only…
ODI 10906222