Subaru Outback Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 144
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 18
- Years with records
- 2000–2018
- 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 144 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- check engine · 18 records
- engine light · 16 records
- fuel gauge · 10 records
- miles empty · 9 records
- cruise control · 8 records
- cold weather · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 52 |
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down a street when my car engine was still running but i had no gas pedal response .so l coasted to side of road an shut it off an started it .then after i did that i got gas pedal response .the check engine light was on after restarting vechile so i had a code scan check it,an a code p2138 showed . The code is for the throttle/pedal sensor. I'm just glad i was not doing 65 on a highway an a semi…
ODI 11277724
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
A supposed gas cap seal caused 20 icons to flash constantly upon my dash. The car had been sitting in a parking garage for two days prior to the incident
ODI 11266946
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
When we were driving the 2011 subaru outback on the road on july 5,2019, the fuel gauge suddenly shifted from almost full to zero. The car stopped and we placed it in park. Subsequent attempts to start the car did not even ignite the engine, even when we added another gallon of gas and tried jump starting the car. There were no visible signs of a gas leak. Our insurance company towed our car to nearby coleman subaru…
ODI 11230302
Fuel/Propulsion System
While in my driveway upon starting my 2018 outback i smelled strong odor of gasoline. Popped the hood and saw the fuel supply line spraying the entire engine compartment with gas mist/droplets in a full blown shower. I turned the car off,visually inspected the fuel supply line and saw that it had ruptured near the engine plenum intake, approximate size 1/8"1/4" (photo attached). Car has less than 2900 miles on it.…
ODI 11217372
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
In dec 2018 the fuel line of my 2018 subaru outback had to be replaced because it had been chewed through by a rodent and was leaking in the car. Total damage was over $2000. In may 2019 another $3500 damage was discovered from a rodent chewing on electrical harnesses in the dash. The dealer told me this is because subaru is now using soy-based insulation for fuel lines, wiring, and electrical harnesses. Rodents are…
ODI 11208706
Fuel/Propulsion System
When i come to a stop and waiting to make a left turn, the vehicle will stall when i start to turn. Engine is still running, but the car essentially stops in mid turn. This leaves me exposed to a broadside collision. Dealer does not know what is causing it and it does not happen every time. In the last 1000 miles it has occurred 4 times. After the hesitation, about 3 -5 seconds, it starts to move. It has also…
ODI 11196562
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge is inaccurate and does not show near empty when no usable fuel is left in the tank. We were driving to an event with slightly less than 1/4 of a tank of gas remaining when the vehicle ran out of fuel. Complete engine stall (no sputtering/etc. Before) at 70mph on the highway, requiring an emergency stop across several lanes of traffic. This is clearly a dangerous problem, and it seems several other 2017…
ODI 11196205
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Traveling at highway speeds (~75 mph) during the morning rush hour on the highway, experienced sudden loss of throttle control and resulting deceleration. The check engine light glowed steady and the cruise light was flashing. After pulling off to the shoulder (across three lanes) and shutting the engine off and restarting the engine, throttle control resumed. Check engine light still glows steady and the cruise…
ODI 11189971