Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 1999 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (six problems).
Approximately 6 months ago automatic transmission started having trouble shifting from reverse to drive. Car would hesitate and finally lurch forward. Took it to the dealer and was at first told they couldn't find anything, then was told I needed a new $3400 transmission. Read details...
1999 Subaru legacy Outback. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle began to roll backward while trying to remove keys. The consumer stated she parked the vehicle, placed it in park, and left the keys in the ignition, so she could check out the new halogen bulbs that had been installed. Read details...
Vehicle has a manual transmission. When driving in 5 th gear the transmission will pop out of gear without warning. Subaru tech explained that a packing nut on the gear shaft was not properly peened. The nut backed-off over time and damaged the transimission. Read details...