One problem related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch has been reported for the 2002 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was in park with engine running, emergency brake not engaged. And it suddenly went forward, across a field, into trees/ flipped over on its side. Damage to vehicle was $8500. 00 no injuries.
| Clutch problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems | |
| Transfer Case problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |