Subaru Outback owners have reported 1,015 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (476 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (96 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My Subaru often stalls when the start-stop function is happening such as when I stop at a traffic light. When I lift my foot off the break, the engine tries to restart, but stalls out. It happens at almost every stop. I had my battery tested and it is fine. Read details...
Vehicle shudders and stalls when stopping. Subaru admits there's a problem in a service bulletin but refuses to issue a recall. Read details...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - car fire, originating under the hood. Unknown if vehicle is available for inspection. Last reported by insurance company to be at iaa; [xxx]; ph#: [xxx]. Read details...
Within 80k miles the car has started showing high engine oil consumption. Engine oil is to be changed every 6000 miles but at 4000 miles low engine oil light will show up and checking on oil level, it shows at the low level of dipdtick. Read details...
Failed head gasket. This should not have failed at around 112k. This is a 2. 5 litre 4 cylinder engine. Engine started to overheat. I believe this is a recurring problem with this car. Read details...