Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the coolant leaking (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (three problems).
Subaru has been selling cars knowing of premature head gasket failures. 1998 to 2002 head gaskets failed with internal and external coolant leaks. Subaru has issued the wwp99 campaign (upto 8 yr 100,000 mile). This campaign introduces an additive into the coolant to "plug" the leak. Read details...
2003 Subaru Outback cut off in the middle of traffic. ** answer required***. Subaru was unable to find out what was causing the stalling problem. Read details...
My 2003 Subaru Outback had a bad airbag inflator and has also blown the head gasket several times, requiring it to be rebuilt three times. While I love my Outback, I wonder if I will want to buy another one. Read details...