Subaru Outback Equipment Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 2000–2011
- Stored years
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 10 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Equipment · Seat Belts · Visibility
2011 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle back up camera defect and requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the back-up camera was not centered properly, the drivers side shoulder harness intermittently would not retract fully. Therefore, causing it to get stuck in the closing door and the heat register at the drivers foot seemed to be partially blocked. The dealer informed the…
ODI 10556703
Equipment
New model 2010 subaru outback roof rack. The manual states it is unsafe to tie a load directly to the roof rack as it may result in loss of load if this is true -not every one will be aware of this and there will be loads lost. More serious - it states on pg 8-15 "do not use the roof rails when the bars are restored". In the restored position these bars look like most roof racks. They will be used to carry loads.…
ODI 10293771
Equipment · Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. While driving approximately 70 mph with a kayak strapped to the roof of the vehicle, the kayak flew backwards and detached from the roof. The contact pulled over and retrieved the kayak with the aerial bar still attached. The failure mileage was 176,00. Updated 5/20/08 *cn the carrier that attached to the cross bar of the roof rack broke. Updated 05/20/08
ODI 10226372
Equipment
I purchased the car in february. Up until late may, the air conditioning system was working flawlessly. It then started blowing cold for about ten seconds and then warm for five. This problem causes the cruise control to behave erratic, the transmission to shift erratically and the engine to surge because the compressor is engaging and disengaging. I have had the car in for service for this issue four times. The…
ODI 10200552
Equipment
Consumr's 2005 subaru outback had automatic climate control problems. *kb *nm
ODI 10165863
Equipment · Manual Transmission
I purchased a new 2004 subaru outback (manual transmission) in may 2004. I have been very happy with the vehicle, have maintained it per manufacturers instructions and have had no problems with it. On june 30, 2006 i took the car to my local dealer in response to a notice stating there was a recall on 2004 outbacks for an "engine control module reprogramming (reflash). Since that reprogramming the rpms are sluggish…
ODI 10175631
Equipment · Rotor · Tires
Re odi 10133280 similar problem at low speeds and varying road conditions, eg flat road, bumpy road etc. *nm
ODI 10142054
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
In 2003 at 74,000 miles the left gasket was replaced on 2001, subaru outback ltd. Wagon. In 2003 at 94,000 miles right gasket was replaced. 20 months later left gasket was blown out again. Two independent mechanics told consumer that right gasket was defective as well although the dealership told consumer no. Subaru of america paid for the repairs of both of the initial gasket replacements, but due to the mileage on…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10121731