Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the clutch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems).
I have had continuos problems with the clutch on my 1998 suabru Outback. Since the car has been purchased I have had the cluch replaced 3 times, and it is now due to go in again. A common problem is "bucking" under load (1st & second). Read details...
Intermittently, automatic transmission will not shift into second gear. It goes into neutral and will continue to rev up to anywhere between 5500 rpm and redline before it shifts. This has been an ongoing problem for the past year. It usually happens at least once each time it is driven. Read details...
Have a 1998 Subaru Outback. Bought it new in 1998. Has roughly 90000 miles. In the first year after purchase clutch went. Dealer replaced clutch free of charge (didn't want to, though). Read on the internet that there was a known clutch problem with the Outback and a lot of people had similar Read details...