Subaru Outback owners have reported 282 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (239 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system tank assembly (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
No warning lamps or messages. A driver in a pickup truck behind me came up close and signaled me to pull over. He got out of his truck, ran up to my window and yelled to me "get out of your car, it is on fire". I was completely unaware of any problem. Read details...
While my 2006 Subaru Outback was at the dealer for the expanded takata recall, they notified me that they found a leak in my gas tank. I have found several people complaining about this online and can't imagine why this is not being addressed as a safety concern. Read details...
Random lack of acceleration and engine stumble; failed to accelerate when pulling out into traffic from side street nearly being hit by on-coming car. Seems to have become more frequent after engine fuel pump was changed due to recall. Read details...
When we were driving the 2011 Subaru Outback on the road on July 5,2019, the fuel gauge suddenly shifted from almost full to zero. The car stopped and we placed it in park. Subsequent attempts to start the car did not even ignite the engine, even when we added another gallon of gas and tried jump Read details...
Ongoing problem for 8 months and counting. I purchased a new 2017 Subaru Outback. From the first day of ownership, the fuel gauge hasn't displayed the correct amount of gas in the tank. After several attempts by Subaru service to fix the problem, I was told that Subaru is aware of the problem, but Read details...