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Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 20103000 mi | steering wheel vibrates, car wanders and doesn't track well |
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Outback in Victoria, Australia May 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
Aug 20103040 mi | Carbon catchment filled and would not empty dy driving as described in the manual. Had to be taken to shop for manual emptying | ||
Feb 201111780 mi | Key failed. Problem is circuit board disengages from buttons. Dealer reports at least 10 vehicles with same problem. | ||
Jan 201225420 mi | ERC unit & DPF (Diesel Motor) replaced for second time. |
Subaru Outback in Victoria, Australia Mar 2010 - Jun 2021 | |||
Sep 201116740 mi | LH rear wheel stud broken and other wheel nuts loose (possibly a result of faulty stud) reulting in thread damage to other 4 studs. Had all 5 studs replaced on LH rear wheel, and cheked all other studs and wheel nuts. | ||
Oct 201238440 mi | Steering wheel had mild shakes at 90-115km/hr, getting progressively worse. "PAC file" was performed | ||
Sep 201346500 miA $100 | Sun roof leaking/pouring water into cabin - sun roof drains were blocked | ||
Mar 2017105400 miA $4100 | Diesel particulate filter failed spectacularly following an air leak in the turbo air lines (difficult to say if the air leak became worse following the DPF failure, or caused it). DPF was replaced with a new unit. Leaking turbo air lines/seals were replaced. | ||
Oct 2017111600 miA $2500 | Replaced binding centre differential Sunroof drains cleared again (large amount of water leaking into passenger side cabin) | ||
Apr 2018114700 mi | Takata airbag recall work, general service and water leak |
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20092000 mi | Hesitation on acceleration from slow speeds, then sudden power surge. Corrected original hesitation problem with reflash. | ||
Apr 201115000 mi | Cigarette lighter will not work. They repaired it, but it stopped working as soon as I drove off the lot. | ||
Aug 201117600 mi | lighter repaired again. Have not used it since, so I don't know if it is still working. | ||
Jul 201545000 miUS $1 | A/C stopped working | ||
Dec 201651000 miUS $90 | Remote keys stopped working. Still not resolved. |
Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
Apr 20106000 mi | Oil light intermittently came on, a sensor was "loose" as per technician | ||
Sep 20109000 mi | Low oil light came on, car more than 2 qts low, but no leaking, refilled oil, but could not find/fix problem. Dealer states other dealer that did last oil change "underfilled" oil | ||
Oct 20109500 mi | oil light turned on, car was almost 2 qts low with no sign of leakage. dealer stated possibly other dealer underfilled car at last oil change. | ||
Mar 201113000 mi | Car had low oil warning again, 1 qt oil added. Low oil sensor replaced, oil change completed | ||
Jan 201411000 mi | Water leaking into passenger side windshield No sound from speakers Sunroof quit operating |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - May 2013 | |||
Mar 201124000 mi | Steering wheel buttons would not work or would work intermittently. |
Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jul 201341800 miUS $130 | Passenger window stopped working - just after warranty! The dealership gave me 50% off parts and free labor to replace the window regulator. |
Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
Nov 201235500 mi | Steering wheel was shaking at highway speed. There's a TSB to address issue. Before replacing any suspension parts the dealer said I must replace all four tires with new. I declined since tires still had plenty of tread. | ||
Apr 201338000 mi | Never fixed intermittent vibration in steering wheel. |
Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Apr 2010900 mi | Sunroof leaked and was repaired by dealer under warranty. | ||
Jun 20103000 mi | Leaking sunroof. | ||
Sep 20104000 mi | The dealer had an after-market nav-audio system installed at time of purchase. The steering wheel volume control ceased to function and a private automobile company repaired it at the dealer's expense. | ||
Dec 20107000 mi | Oil light on despite normal oil level. Turned off by mechanic. Problem has not recurred in the ensuing week. |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2019 | |||
Mar 201131000 mi | CE lamp AND BRAKE warning light illuminated. Shut itself off on the way to dealer. I pulled codes for all 6 cyl misfires. Dealer could not fathom the problem. Second time it's happened. I elevated complaint to SOA. | ||
Jan 201267700 miUS $80 | One headlight out. because of difficulty, decided to have dealer replace both bulbs. | ||
Aug 201264200 miUS $275 | Volume switch and radio mode switch on steering wheel failed. Required replacing BOTH sets of switches (an assembly with a single part number) and $275. | ||
Dec 2016115000 miUS $230 | Serpentine belt idler bearing failed, belt popped | ||
Mar 2019132000 miUS $48 | Headlights replaced |
Subaru Outback in Nevada, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Aug 20118000 mi | Car stalled at stop lights. No TSB or recall available. Reflashed transmission computer and released car. Problem not fixed. | ||
Jun 201217000 mi | Transmission software TSB TSB, RPMs drop at low speed with A/C on |
Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201687300 miUS $85 | AC Blowing warm air. Low on refrigerant. No leak was detected. Added dye and refilled. | ||
Jun 201689000 miUS $497 | Slow Leak in condenser, located with dye. Replaced condenser, cleaned lines, recharged A/C. | ||
Sep 201694000 miUS $140 | Worn front lower control arm ball joint. Replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
Mar 20118000 mi | Weather strip on door replaced Replaced ill-fitting tweeter on dash near driver | ||
Apr 201215000 mi | Driver's seat bottom was stained and frayed. it was replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 202265700 miUS $350 | Exhaust system was leaking at gaskets. |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2020 | |||
Feb 201577700 mi | Parking brake went on by itself while parking; mechanic tested and said it was releasing very slowing due to poor design and cold weather; suggested I not use parking brake during cold & let him know if problem continued in warm weather. | ||
Jul 2018121000 miUS $1075 | Not exactly sure... wheel bearings were replaced in both rear wheels. |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States - Apr 2010 | |||
Apr 20101444 mi | 1 day - Diagnosis steering wheel shake 2 days - RFB per SOA to eliminate wheels and tires as source of shake |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jan 20103200 mi | Passenger door creaks in cold weather. Reflashed ECU to correct hesitation problem. | ||
Jun 20107000 mi | Navigation system lockup | ||
Mar 201117000 mi | Wheel shake | ||
Sep 201226000 mi | Navigation system locks up. |
Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Apr 201322300 mi | The trim on the driver seat needed to be replaced. Piece that was ordered prior was installed |
Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201665000 mi | Puddle lights went out and the entire unit was replaced at no charge. | ||
Dec 201670000 miUS $3 | Power steering failed |
Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
Dec 201237200 mi | Leaking strut replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 2021129580 miC $500 | Ignition coil replaced | ||
Jun 2022130200 miC $400 | CV joint boot split. Whole passenger side axel replaced as a precaution. |
Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jun 20101860 mi | Satellite radio will only tune a few stations | ||
Jul 20103100 mi | Replaced front module for Audio, CD, DVD Sat radio system | ||
Mar 20118060 mi | Car surges forward when the steering wheel is turned. Especially when engine is in warm up cycle. |
Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
Nov 201132000 miUS $450 | Manual transmission failed to stay in "reverse" when needed. Transmission rebuilt with replacement gears and plastic fork, along with addition of shim material. Passenger seatbelt "buckle receptacle," when not used, made very noticeable vibration noise at both low and high road speeds. |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
May 201124000 mi | During oil change coolant was observed leaking from weep hole on water pump. Subaru dealer agreed and ordered new pump. Waited a week for the part. Replacement took almost 2 days. |
Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Nov 201572900 miUS $110 | New head light bulb |
Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Apr 201220000 mi | Faulty gas cap caused service engine light, cruise, traction control and brake lights to illuminate. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
Nov 20091000 mi | The sunroof was incorrectly installed. One of the drainage holes was filled with white goo and caused rainwater to leak into the passenger section and it caused a bunch of damage. Subaru fixed it all and gave me some add'l warranty and Subaru bucks. | ||
Apr 20104000 mi | plastic strip along exterior of driver's side of car running from front to back was missing a connecting pin, and so was falling off. Dealer replaced the missing clip and the problem was solved. | ||
Jun 20105000 mi | The air conditioner had crinked tube and water flowed into the passenger section of the car. Lots of water, soaking with about an inch of water on floor of car. | ||
Oct 20105300 mi | Once again this car had water flooding in the interior of the car. Subaru dealership said it was caused again by "spiders and webs" in the air conditioning hose. I don't believe it. They replaced the hose. This is getting to be a pain. | ||
Oct 201111000 mi | Dealer called in manufacturer's field office. The explanation given to me, once again: "spiders" and spider webs in a/c lines causing blockage and water flooding. This is total BS. | ||
Apr 201636200 mi | Was driving car and then it became difficult to use power steering (it died) and stalled out. Needed to be flatbedded out. The tensioner belt had snapped and rendered the power steering and alternator to be useless. | ||
Oct 201637300 mi | Key not working |
Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 20105580 mi | Leaky timing chain cover gasket | ||
Aug 201114260 mi | Indentation on the armrest where I usually put my forearm while driving. Had it checked by dealer and part was ordered under warranty | ||
Feb 201218600 mi | leak from the timing chain cover gasket. 2nd time in for this problem. repaired under warranty | ||
Dec 201343400 miC $85 | Timing belt replacement | ||
Jul 201559500 miC $300 | Changed the right front tie-rod end | ||
May 201670060 mi | Replaced two wheel bearings | ||
Nov 201676340 miC $150 | Changed the battery | ||
Apr 201780600 miC $800 | changed bushings at front wheels rear brake piston | ||
Dec 201790520 miC $1700 | Cooling hose replaced Replace rear brakes Changed the oil pan |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Mar 201265000 mi | shudder at 1200-1500 rpm, at 20-30-40 mph, is when problem can be experienced always mechanic and shop can feel shuddering but will not acknowledge----they do not know what is causing shuddering,therefore they feel problem is normal--problem can not be reproduced in same vehicle with same engine,trans,and year |
Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 201126000 miUS $30 | Clear plastic film in front of rear fenders was scaling and had to be replaced on both sides. |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 2015142000 miUS $1000 | Head gasket |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Sep 201010000 mi | Noise when accelerating. Was coming from heat shield. Dealer adjusted it twice before, but would come back after one month. Replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201341580 miC $50 | Headlight replacement | ||
Jun 2018102920 miC $900 | Noise [from wheel bearing] | ||
Jun 2021137640 miC $500 | Fuel line rust and leaking fuel |
Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201356200 mi | Engine light started blinking and car stalled in traffic. Able to restart after 10 minutes (light stayed on) Garage found error message about camshaft timing. Mechanic reset computer and have not had a problem since. | ||
Jan 201465000 miUS $40 | Oil filter seal failed - all oil spilled into driveway. Apparently the problem is the seal broke in sub-zero weather. Mechanic said numerous Subarus had same problem during cold snap. | ||
Dec 201588000 miUS $700 | Manifold gasket and oil sensors. | ||
May 201693000 miUS $350 | High pressure power steering hose needed replacement. Also right front headlight. | ||
Sep 201696000 miUS $144 | Needed to reattach heat shield because of rattle. | ||
Mar 2017100000 miUS $1500 | tighten the heat shield to stop rattling, replaced rusting oil pan | ||
Oct 2017109000 miUS $1100 | Warped rotors | ||
Jan 2018111000 miUS $1000 | Sudden drop in mileage (from 26 to 18 mpg) cleaned injectors replaced plugs. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Sep 20101860 mi | The car still has steering wheel vibration at highway speed. The dealer ordered a kit per TSB | ||
Oct 20102480 mi | TSB performed. Installed bushings, new wheel etc. Problem still exist. Now the vibrations can be felt through the body of the car. Going next week for another service. | ||
Nov 20103720 mi | Car was test driven by the service manager. He observed steering wheel vibration at highway speed. Contacted Subaru Canada and they are sending a rep to test drive the car. The test drive is scheduled for Dec 10th. | ||
Dec 20104340 mi | The car was test driven by Subaru rep. Observed the vibration at highway speed. He thinks this is a road feel or normal performance of the CVT transmition. Very frustrating experience. Will not recommend this model to any potential buyers. | ||
Apr 20116700 mi | Steering wheel vibration problem. |
Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
Apr 201551000 miUS $250 | Wheel speed sensor on right, front wheel replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Wyoming, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201547900 miUS $200 | remote starter quit working. Nav quit working. Audio quit working. DIC quit working. Puddle lights quit working. | ||
Oct 201550800 miUS $1200 | the nav audio headlights dome lights and puddle lights went out. Now the key receptacle ring flashes red. Claimed the computer went out. |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 201114000 mi | Car would sometimes report that rear hatch wasn't closed all of the way. The dealer adjusted the rubber bumpers. ECU was also reprogrammed for long-start condition at high-altitudes in cold conditions. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 201455000 mi | rear power window straining and int failure, motor replaced under extended warranty |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201521200 miUS $30 | Left side hood strut failed |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jun 2014105000 miUS $1800 | Stereo logic not working with ipod |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201482000 miUS $852 | Leaking front struts and bouncy all around. | ||
Sep 201597000 miUS $107 | 2010 original equipment battery wore out. | ||
Jul 2017109000 mi | Wiper motor bottom cap recall. |
Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2018141000 mi | Recall repair for passenger airbag |
Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
Mar 2018117800 miC $20 | Passenger side headlight bulb replacement | ||
Aug 2018124620 miC $1440 | replace front and rear brake rotors, pads Replace rear sway bar bushings |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 2018130000 miUS $600 | Window motor dead |
Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
Nov 2009848 mi | had brakes checked. pedal makes a click on release-told wnl |
Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 2010166 mi | On day of purchase check engine light was on; reported to me that the oil sensor was not plugged in correctly and once that fitting was tightened all was OK - Car drives like a dream. |
Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
Feb 2018104000 miUS $505 | right rear wheel bearing wore out required replacement. |
Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 2018136600 miUS $2400 | Water pump and belt replacement. Water pump had been replaced at 99k. Car had overheating issues days before pump replacement. Item began overheating 2 weeks after the water pump was replaced. This time it was the head gaskets. HG were replaced, cleaned up. New thermo, gaskets, front and rear seals, belts, etc. Also did placed some generic parts (for cost only) such a couple of bulbs. |
Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Mar 2021119000 miUS $500 | Radiator replacement |
Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2020 | |||
Oct 2017130000 miUS $2100 | Timing belt |
Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018125000 miUS $500 | Lower control arm bushings worn/cracked |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jun 201885900 miUS $1300 | Timing belt water pump thermostat and change coolant... tensioner bearings... |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jan 2017156000 miUS $600 | both rear wheel bearings were bad slipping trans and not properly shifting. Would have to use paddles to down shift or upshift many times. Engine would lug along because of trans being in high gear. can't make it up steep inclines at low speeds, engines go to stall "no fix" |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2023 | |||
Nov 201689000 mi | Passenger seat airbag sensor | ||
Dec 201690000 mi | Passenger seat airbag sensor | ||
Mar 2022131000 miUS $150 | Transmission slips in highest gear |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 20101960 mi | Car has vibration. Wheels balanced 3 times from dealer & 3 times by independent tire store, not fixed. Factory amits problems exists, no solution to fix. Was told POSSIBLE solution coming in mid July. Not happy with new car. Tried for the 2nd time to balence wheels to address vibration in saet and stearing wheel at 60+ MPH. Could not fix. Tech called Subaru "Help Line" and was told they are awere of problem and do not have fix. | ||
Jul 20102660 mi | Subaru finally found "fix" to vibration and fix my Outback. No issues since and I'm now happy with my car. |
Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
Apr 201461780 mi | Right rear door would not open from interior. Door mechanism changed on warranty. | ||
Jun 201596720 miC $2000 | Head gasket leak and 2 pistons damaged. | ||
Aug 201599760 miC $500 | AC not cold. Pump cyclying on off. Left rear wheel bearing failure. Wheel loose. | ||
Mar 2016115320 miC $100 | Clunking noise when driving over bumps. Sway bar bushings front and rear need to be replaced. The mechanic simply added shims for now saying it should do the trick for some time. | ||
Jun 2016122760 miC $50 | A/C sealant and recharge |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 2014219800 miUS $373 | Slight noise from left rear was bad rear wheel bearing which was failing. Replaced at independent shop for a lot less than dealer with twice the guarantee ( 2yrs./ 24000 miles. First failure of any kind on this car since new | ||
Oct 2015255200 miUS $600 | At time of front rotor replacement, grease was noticed on inside of wheel. Further inspection showed small cut in outer CV boot. Part is too new to be supplied by aftermarket , so an OEM replacement was installed. No mechanical failure. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
Mar 201560000 miUS $1500 | Replace leaking front struts. Replaced leaking radiator assembly. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201443000 miUS $100 | Passenger window would not seat properly when lowered and raised again. Window Motor actuator assy was replaced. | ||
Oct 201555200 miUS $100 | Noticed a hum coming from the front of the vehicle. Had scheduled service at deales and explained problem had them check it out. They concluded that the right front wheel bearing was bad. Replaced under Subaru extended warranty |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201567000 miUS $50 | Valve cover and spark plug tube gaskets | ||
Oct 201798000 miUS $500 | Replace all 4 shocks / struts | ||
Jan 201899000 mi | Reprogramming of TCU to fix 1-2 flare / harsh shift. | ||
Jun 2022112000 mi | Sunroof drains regularly clog and result in significant water entry |
Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201693000 miUS $300 | Crossover pipe leaking coolant | ||
Apr 201694000 mi | Wheel bearing, brakes, and rotors replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201585000 miUS $3000 | Headgaskets blown |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Sep 201560000 miUS $1000 | Had to replace both Alternator and Battery. Had to replace the lumbar support clip | ||
Feb 201664900 miUS $1000 | battery drained, checked battery condition was perfect. Dealer said the output from the alternator is not consistent and recommended changing battery and alternator. Which I did. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 201650000 miUS $600 | Front struts | ||
May 201763000 miUS $250 | Pads and rotors |
Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201354000 mi | Passenger seat motor |
Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
May 20103000 mi | Steering wheel vibration, fixed after three trips. Finally replaced the steering rack spring then the bushings in the drivetrain. The real issue, in my opinion, was the new bushings. Subaru had you run a gauntlet to get the bushings. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
Nov 201341000 miUS $99 | Water was leaking into car thru overhead console. Two of the drain holes were plugged. Also had brakes checked, stil have 70% of pads left at 41K. Also had partial drain & fill of CVT, took 6 qrts, cost $275. Very satisfied w car & service. | ||
Aug 201448000 miUS $100 | Sticky sunroof, needed adjustment & lube. Rather disappointing since it went into the dealer less than 6 months earlier to repair sunroof leak. At the same time the auto up feature of drivers window stopped working, possible detailing relatd |
Subaru Outback in North Dakota, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Dec 201020000 mi | The "low" setting on the driver's seat warmer did not always work. Looses wiring harness was corrected at no cost to us. |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201139000 miUS $15 | In the past month, the low beam, brake light and tail light all burned out at different times. I am hoping that this is not going to be an ongoing issue, but wanted others to be aware. To replace head light, the inner fender must be removed | ||
Mar 201250000 miUS $34 | Headlights again burned out. Was told to use less wattage bulbs. Lasted about 5000 miles. Had center section of dash lights and fans all go out until I started the car again and has been fine since. Steering wheel volume not always working. |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Oct 201015000 mi | Steering column support bracket was loose. Repaired by retightening bolts. | ||
Nov 201016500 mi | 1. Something broke the engine cover underneath the car during a trip. This is the plastic shroud that runs from the bottom of the bumper to the front axle. 2. A trim piece on the rear door glass is loose. Parts ordered. | ||
Feb 201121500 mi | Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken. Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
Aug 201329500 miUS $150 | Steering wheel shook at highway speed. Car did not feel stable. One strut found to be leaking; replaced both cost $150 per strut total bill estimated at $632 to fix. Update: Subaru later covered all but $150. |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201232000 miUS $45 | Low bulb | ||
Jul 201798000 miUS $800 | Head gasket replacement | ||
Apr 2018109000 miUS $500 | Oxygen sensor |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Mar 201126000 mi | Power sunroof stopped working. Warranty repair included replacing parts. |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201223000 mi | Air bag light stayed on. Reset module and hasn't been on since. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Nov 201014000 mi | Water leaking into interior. TSB#12-117-10R Map light area water leak repair. | ||
Aug 201677000 miUS $400 | Car would not start. Replaced crank sensor. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
Aug 201010000 mi | Bad Drivers outside mirror was replaced, would not adjust from inside car. |
Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - May 2011 | |||
Oct 20091000 mi | engine hesitation going up steep driveway. Common problem but no fix yet. | ||
Mar 20104000 mi | CVT transmission sometimes locks in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Will not automatically return to drive. Also, periodic low groan from right rear when making a left turn from a stop. |
Subaru Outback in Mississippi, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2019 | |||
Oct 20092000 mi | Brake warning light started flashing after releasing the emergency brake. Initially duplicated at dealer, but then went away after restarting. | ||
Oct 201013500 mi | dealer scratched steering wheel during repair of recall | ||
Mar 201654000 mi | Dealer replaced headlights |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
Sep 2009620 mi | Sunroof failed to open. Repaired works fine now. | ||
Aug 201117100 mi | Heater / AC fan bearing going. New one ordered, to be installed August 8. | ||
Jul 201455580 miC $700 | Idler pully bearing failed on serpentine belt. Left front wheel bearing replaced | ||
Dec 201577500 miC $1500 | Hanger bearing failed, needed new drive shaft. Brake line failed and leaked brake fluid. Also wheel bearing failed and was replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2011 | |||
Dec 20097000 mi | Heat shield bent of exhaust pipe bent into the drive shaft from snow buildup. Heat shield was pushed back to shape. Shop foreman said he would report a bad design issue to Subaru. | ||
Feb 201124000 mi | Steering wheel vibration, 2011 TSB performed |
Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201014000 mi | Cold weather start bug | ||
May 201016900 mi | updated firmware to address cold weather start issue, and cvt updated to use lower ratio in reverse | ||
Mar 2017117000 miUS $1400 | some sensors, oil flush/change axle cv boot | ||
Jun 2018137000 miUS $550 | Wheel bearing | ||
Mar 2019147000 mi | torque converter replaced under warranty. lot of stalling, etc starting from a stop |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 20096200 mi | Vibration and shaking | ||
Jan 20106300 mi | Replacement of the steering rack spring | ||
Mar 20106820 mi | Vibration The car was replaced for the brand new one by manufacturer |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 20091000 mi | When vehicle was purchased there was a slight popping noise coming from the rear speakers even with the radio off. The dealership tried new head unit and chasing wires. Still waiting to get fixed. | ||
Aug 20107500 mi | Tire pressure monitoring light came on and would not go off even after checking tire pressure. Took to dealer who checked tire pressure again and turned off light with computer. Will wait and see if the problem recurrs or not. | ||
Dec 201231000 mi | Took vehicle in for random drops in idle when coming to a stop. This also happens during slow speed maneuvering in parking lots. Due to the random nature of the problem, Dealer was unable to duplicate or pull any codes from the vehicle. | ||
Dec 201447000 mi | Passenger airbag fails to detect weight of person less than 120 lbs or less. Was not an issue for first 4 years of ownership yet dealership and SOA says that the airbag sensor is working as designed and fail to repair under extended warrant | ||
Mar 201877000 mi | Air bag replaced as part of major recall |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 201588000 mi | lumbar support failed | ||
Jul 2018118000 miUS $1000 | both rear wheel hubs went bad |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 2009 | Subtle steering wheel shimmy/shaking at low speeds but greater shimmy/shaking at highway speeds | ||
Nov 20091000 mi | Steering shake, vibration, shimmy at midrange speeds and severe at highway speeds. |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - May 2016 | |||
Dec 201022000 mi | Headlight bulb - replaced by Dealer under warranty | ||
Apr 201128500 mi | Rear tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair. Rear Tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair | ||
Nov 201141200 miUS $50 | Condensor-to-Evaporator line leaking - replaced line | ||
Dec 201492000 miUS $50 | Power Lock actuator failed - replaced. Seat lumbar support mechanism failed - fixed. |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
Feb 201489300 miUS $200 | 200 dollars to replace the headlight bulbs, Ouch. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Mar 20106000 miUS $180 | Have a harmon Kardon system, no Navigation. Noticed front driver side door speaker sounded blown (i.e. intermittent sound, lots of static, no bass), possibly from loose connection. Dealer replaced speaker under warranty. | ||
Oct 201393000 miUS $90 | The exhaust piping between the muffler and the mid-pipe flange rotted through right at the flange. A muffler shop welded a splice between broken pipe and the flange. Experiencing another exhaust leak/rattle before the Cat, location unknw. |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201385000 miUS $50 | Check engine light reporting Cat Converter failure. Did not have work done, just diagnosed. |
Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Dec 201012000 mi | Moonroof would operate intermittently, then stopped working in open position. Dealer adjusted and lubricated tracks |
Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 2010496 mi | between 20 and 30 degrees farenheit I had problems starting the car reprogram computer to solve start problem when cold | ||
Aug 201464480 miC $150 | remove metal plates around catalyzer | ||
Jun 201576260 miC $500 | Rear bearing change | ||
Apr 201686260 miC $250 | Replace fuel system oxygen sensor Replace front wheel bearing + hub | ||
Dec 201696100 miC $350 | after noisy start, replace starter |
Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Mar 2010 - May 2016 | |||
May 20103200 mi | gas cap lid or body panel cover would not open, so couldn't get gas. tentative diagnosis: the rubber cord that holds the gas cap to the car body inside the lid got pinched in the lid, wedging it closed. dealer's gonna replace the cord-fastener. | ||
Jun 201113000 mi | intermittent GPS/audio system problems: screen "auto" dimming doesn't work so sometimes bright at night, too dim during day; also bluetooth works erratically | ||
Sep 201115000 mi | bluetooth controls not effective at answering or ending phone calls. dealer replaced steering wheel controls. Took three trips: first reported problem; second time reported problem and they ordered part; third trip was for install of part Tire loses 4-7 psi every 2-3 weeks. To tire dealer 3x, can't find leak, replaced valve stem, re-mounted tire to seal bead. Said cld be crack in wheel, see dealer. Dealer couldn't find leak in wheel or tire. Said see tire mfgr. I'm stuck. | ||
Jul 201223500 mi | Car wouldn't start or come out of park. Couldn't lock doors. Dealer says bad elec key code sensor. Had to be flatbed-towed to dealer. Subaru roadside assist covered tow, but I had to wait 25 mins on hold just for them to answer my call). July visit described above turned out to be bad battery. Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
Apr 201543200 mi | Bluetooth connectivity problems, steering wheel phone control problems. Wonky system. Solution tends to be non-intuitive commands. | ||
Mar 201644000 miUS $50 | Pulsing in steering wheel when turned. They flushed the steering fluid. Problem persists and will be returned. Update: turned out to be a bad tire. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - May 2011 | |||
Jun 20103720 mi | Steering wheel vibration at high speeds (>100 km/h). Replacement of steering system bushings, new tires | ||
Aug 20106520 mi | The steering wheel was replaced with the modified one (as per TSB). The new steering wheel incorporates a dynamic vibration damper. | ||
Feb 201114880 mi | Replaced lower steering arms, replaced steering column, replaced steering wheel, replaced various bushing including front stabilizer bar bushings | ||
May 201117980 mi | Tires, one rim and drive axles replaced. Unsuccessful repair, sold car. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Feb 201340900 mi | Changed oil clogged oil nozzle under warranty. |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2021 | |||
Mar 201236000 mi | I have an unusual amount of paint chips in my hood. I understand this is normal w/hghwy travel, but it's just too much. Chips down to gray undercoat and several are rust spots | ||
Jun 201597000 miUS $100 | CVT converter needed to be replaced. Extended warranty covered | ||
May 2018150000 miUS $500 | ABS assembly was diagnosed as bad by the dealer. Purchased part from another dealer (cheaper), and installed by myself |
Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Oct 201017000 mi | Took car in for maintenence service along with several issues including squeaking noise in passenger seat and scuff marks on steering wheel from previous dealer oil change. Dealer replaced passenger seat belt mechanism and steering wheel. | ||
Mar 201128000 mi | Noise coming from passenger front seat (squeaks). First time replaced seat belt receptacle and it solved problem for a few weeks. Noise returned and this time replaced seat belt and receptacle. So far it has solved the noise issue. |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 20109000 mi | Diagnosed with an engine block that was porous. A new short block was put into the car under warranty. | ||
Jan 201115000 mi | Coolant was down to reservoir, so they topped it off. I was concerned about where it is going. They said to just watch it until oil change in several hundred miles. | ||
Apr 201339300 miUS $100 | Dash lights were out and electronic door opener were not working consistently |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 201379000 miUS $300 | fan motor broke / fuse blown / car overheated |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
Mar 201344000 mi | both front shocks leaking. covered under warranty. initially took car in for puddle light recall. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Aug 20109200 mi | Computer system update required. Paid in full by Subaru of America. Done while in for 7,500 mile maintenance (tire rotation, oil change, etc) | ||
Jan 2014US $400 | Exterior door trim piece came loose. Retaining clips needed to be ordered and installed. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
Dec 201236580 miC $33 | Fog light bulb replacement. $33 labor. | ||
Jul 201340580 miC $50 | Headlight bulb replacement. Didn't realize we were supposed to report these. This is probably the 4th time I've had to get a lightbulb replaced in my headlight. | ||
Dec 201346500 mi | Headlamp adjustment. Asked my local shop to fix a couple of times. Thought they'd forgotten (no better). This last time they remarked how low they were when we pointed it out. They fixed. No better. Broken? Dangerous. Will go back. | ||
Dec 201455800 miC $120 | Replaced headlight bulb. Had a problem with the alignment of the lights (pointing too low). Mechanic billed $115 labour to adjust them. $5 for the bulb. We've had the "headlights pointing too low" problem before. Unclear what the prob is. | ||
Jun 201560140 miC $420 | Faulty oil pressure switch | ||
Oct 201564160 miC $285 | oil light came on. Had been leaking oil. Replaced a rusty leaking oil pan. | ||
Feb 201774400 mi | The heat shields were making a horrible rattling noise. It was repaired with a $10 clamp. | ||
Aug 201779360 miC $40 | Another heat shield began to rattle. The mechanic removed it rather than clamp it. | ||
Nov 201781840 mi | drivers headlight bulb needed replacing | ||
May 201884246 miC $262 | Passenger headlight brake light Exhaust was corroded on joint. A sleeve was welded over it to keep it from breaking apart A loud crunch sound could be heard in colder weather whenever I went over a bump. Mechanic could not duplicate sound. Hasn't appeared in warmer weather | ||
Apr 2022120900 miC $500 | Car stopped being able to accelerate under pressure (passing). Turned out to be the oil pressure sensor. | ||
Jul 2022124000 miC $10000 | Entire exhaust system from catalytic converter to muffler needs to be replaced. Quoted just under $10,000 parts and labour. Opted not to get the work done. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Nov 201125000 mi | Vibration in front end. Not tire issue as thought. Right Front Axle needed replacement. Part Ordered. Right Front Axle replaced. Vibration issue fixed. | ||
Nov 201564000 miUS $100 | Replace Low Beam Headlight. Replace Brake Light on back door, water leak. |
Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201232000 mi | Puddle light shorted out. Part of a string of 14 electrical components wired to a single fuse. The dealer removed the faulty light and ordered a replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement was the wrong bulb, and we are still awaiting the correct one. | ||
Sep 2017117180 mi | power passenger seat works intermittently power passenger seat control worked intermittently cruise control switch on steering wheel worked intermittently | ||
Jun 2018128340 miC $1300 | cracked subframe |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 2022141980 miC $1200 | Front subframe rusted severely, replaced, as a result control arm is broken too |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 201010000 mi | Engine stalls when A/C is turned on. Electrical connector in steering column replaced. ABS cover cracked. Upgraded rubber floor mats worn out. Rattle under car. |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Mar 20103900 miUS $35 | Vehicle sent in for stalling at idle, dealer reprogrammed ECM. Also first oil change. | ||
Apr 201116000 mi | Clip broken for driver's seat lumbar support. Brake light burned out and replaced. Trim ring on shift knob delaminated and clips failing letting ring fall down repeatedly. | ||
Mar 201351000 mi | Car vibrated and shook upon low speed turns such as parking. Replaced front center differential. |
Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 201016000 mi | Replaced sub-frame for drivers seat due to excessive squeaking; took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; covered by warranty. replaced something else in the drivers seat to fix excessive squeaking; again it took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; warranty covered. | ||
Jun 201017000 mi | replaced entire seat assembly due to excessive squeaking; warranty covered; 1 1/2 days lost; | ||
Jul 201017500 mi | Missing bolt in drivers seat frame and damaged plastic part was replaced; replaced a missing bolt in the driver seat frame assembly that permitted the seat to collapse under acceleration pressure; had a loaner for 3 days while parts were awaited; warranty covered. | ||
Oct 201029000 mi | squeaky seat had a redesigned frame installed to repair driver seat squeak. |
Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Apr 20107000 mi | Steering wheel shake at highway speeds. Dealer performed alignment and tire balance, but problem persists. | ||
Nov 201016700 miUS $150 | Slight steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds persists. Dealer just keeps giving the car wheel balance and alignments. Wind noise through driver's side window. Mechanic apparently could not hear it on initial drive, Everyone else who drives in the car can hear it, but I have to re-schedule a "drive-along" with the dealer's mechanic next appointment. Car intermittently stalled at idle when clutch was depressed. Dealer flashed ECU update. Appears to be OK. | ||
Mar 201125000 mi | Excessive wind noise coming through driver's side window at highway speeds. |
Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 201440000 mi | Small vibration in the front end when cruising on the expressway. After time it got worse and would hear a clicking in the front from a acceleration from a stop. It was a front impeller shaft. Returned 2-3 weeks later. | ||
Sep 201551000 mi | Had a whining noise. Ended up getting a new transmission. | ||
Jan 2022191000 miUS $400 | Front wheel bearings |
Subaru Outback in Yukon Territory, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201429760 miC $650 | loud whining engine noise because of leak in steering fluid hose; dealer did not have part, so replaced fluid for free three times over the course of a week to avoid pump damage left headlight blew at about 46,000 km, was replaced during maintenance hose replaced a week later; problem fixed right headlight died in the week after routine maintenance, fixed the day the steering fluid hose was replaced. | ||
May 201430380 miC $85 | Associated with the PZEV feature? An oxygen sensor somewhere triggers the check engine light, parking brake and traction lights. No apparent effect on performance, but means no cruise control or auto-disengage on parking brake. | ||
Apr 201538020 miC $200 | Headlights both burned out | ||
Feb 201649640 mi | Manual transmission was sticking and resisting going into reverse. Car was just out of warranty, but dealer advocated and transmission was basically rebuilt (four synchros replaced) at manufacturer expense. | ||
Jun 201871300 miC $180 | Both main headlights were blown (even though they were long-life, and replaced in 2015), so we just replaced with regular this time, and resigned ourselves to this car being mysteriously tough on light bulbs. |
Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jul 20103000 mi | A/C not as cool as it should be. R-134 added. Car dies sometimes when the clutch is engaged. Mechanic stated Subaru aware and ecu reflash is needed, but his computer has not been updated. | ||
Aug 20104000 mi | Dealership got the download to update the ecm. The ecm was reflashed the third week of August, and the car no longer dies when the clutch is engaged. The car drives much better. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201569440 miC $100 | Had to change drivers side headlight bulb. Labourious process. | ||
Jun 201676880 miC $500 | Leak in AC pipe repaired + recharge/refill Oil pressure switch failed causing slow oil leak. Replaced OPS. | ||
Mar 201894240 miC $500 | Left front wheel bearing worn out, had to be replaced |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Dec 201351000 miUS $67 | center electronic board shorted out in the snow. AC and Radio and clock not working. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2012 - May 2015 | |||
Nov 201489700 miUS $2100 | Clutch and throw out bearing replacement. This is a 6 spd manual transmission | ||
Mar 201599000 miUS $675 | Head Gasket replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 2010 | Misaligned door - they were able to fix it so the door shut properly, but is still not perfectly aligned. It appears the door itself may not be shaped correctly. I'm not thrilled, but I didn't buy a Lexus so I may be expecting too much. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
Aug 201233000 mi | E-Brake Motor failed, replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 201455700 miUS $50 | Headlights out |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
Apr 20107000 mi | The Outback has a vibration/shake in the steering wheel. Dealer tried numerous fixes, including numerous road force balances of the tires. Installed a heavier spring in the steering column. Did not solve the issue, SOA bought back the Outback. |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201663000 miUS $250 | Front Caliper froze and needed to be replaced. |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 201575000 miUS $171 | Steering wheel controls stopped working. They had to order a special under-dash module to correct the issue, $170 for the part and two hours of labor. Thankfully I still had the CPO extended warranty. Also needed an alignment. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
Mar 201679360 miC $1400 | Replaced seized bearings on both sides in the rear axle |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 2017131000 mi | CVT replaced |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jan 201574400 miA $380 | Diesel particulate filter blocked, required manual regeneration | ||
Mar 201577500 miA $470 | Split coolant hose causing DPF error. Coolant hose replace, manual DPF regen performed |