Vehicle Overheat problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Two problems related to vehicle overheat have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Overheat problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2005

While driving vehicle overheated. This happened three times. When taken to get serviced the third time it was determined that it was due to the head gasket.

2 Vehicle Overheat problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2003

Car overheated. Towed to garage. They replaced thermostat and tested. Ran ok for about 20 miles. Overheated again. Towed to garage. Now the diagnosis is that I need a new head gasket. This car has less than 90,000 miles and has been maintained flawlessly.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Engine Cooling System problems	8
Engine Exhaust System problems	6
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	6
Engine problems	5
Radiator problems	3
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	3
Vehicle Overheat problems	2
Car Stall problems	2
Coolant Leaking problems	2
Engine Failure problems	1
Oil Pump problems	1
Check Engine Light On problems	1

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