One problem related to transmission failure has been reported for the 2009 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2009 Outback.
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. The vehicle has never been off road and was purchased for its supposed safety features.
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