Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2009 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2009 Subaru Outback

The Power Train problem

When I parked my vehicle in the garage, I smelled an odor coming from the engine compartment. I found that the front right inner axle boot had leaked grease. I then saw that the grease covered the catalytic converter.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

About a month ago (April 2011) while moving forward at around 5 to 10 mph I reached for the glove box and my shirt cuff caught the shift handle and thru the transmission into reverse. While I was lucky and there were no injuries this appears to be a serious safety defect that should be adressed by   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

At 37450 miles, both cv joint boots adjacent to the transmission failed, causing grease to coat the exhaust system and the catalytic converter. This creates a fire hazard. The vehicle was purchased new in February 2009 from giles Subaru.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations