Structure Related Problems of the 2000 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2000 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the frame and members (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2000 Subaru Outback

The Frame And Members problem

While driving at an undetermined speed the vehicle's overdrive light illuminated on the dashboard. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the transmission was recalled. The owner stated that the dealership would not honor the recall.   Read details...

The Body problem

Due to heavy corrosion, we had to replace the rear subframe on this vehicle. Obviously the 2003 recall on this part was inadequate. I would like the rear subframe to be recalled as it should have been in the first place, rather than just undercoating the part and having it rot away anyway.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

I was driving along, around 50 mph. I hit a bump in the road, and there was a loud bang. The vehicle jerked and swerved, as it was snowing. . . I almost lost control. The rear sub-frame was rusted out and had broken, allowing the rear differential to break free and smash up into the fuel tank and   Read details...


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