Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (49 problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (one problem).
There is a crack in the exhaust manifold and the exhaust smell is entering the cabin affecting driver and passengers' health. The problem has been confirmed by a Subaru dealer and an independent mechanic. Read details...
On two occasions while driving on the interstate at 65-75 mph with no warning the gas pedal stopped responding to inputs. While maneuvering the vehicle to the shoulder of the road through traffic the engine shutoff. Read details...
2. 12 February 2021, vehicle milage approaching 42,000. Traveling from mazama wa to seattle via wa hwy 20, us 97 and I-90, traveled +/- 200 miles. Temperature ranges from 10f to 20f. Traveling west on I-90 +/-50 mph, lanes clear, snow in between lanes. New michelin tires on all 4 wheels. Read details...