Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 2004 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Outback. While driving uphill at 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the rpm's increased to 6,000. The rpm's then decreased and the tires churped. The contact heard a bumping sound, which was the sound of the front axles failing. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 94,000.
On two separate occasions the vehicle commences to surge and lurch forward while applying the brakes. Consumer was able to control the vehicle without any incidents. The vehicle has been to the dealer once and they were unable to duplicate the problem.