Other Fuel System Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 294 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 (250 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.


Recently reported Other Fuel System problems of Subaru Outback

The Other Fuel System problem

The warning lights on our 2020 Subaru Outback have lit intermittently for the past 2 years. When bringing the vehicle into the dealer for service and oil changes, this was reported. Recently the tpms light began to light intermittently.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

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...

The Other Fuel System Pump problem

Car wouldn't start in parking lot, 40k miles. I never took the car in to the dealer and received a notice about a fuel pump replacement/recall/repair. I diagnosed this problem myself. The VIN lookup on Subarus website says that the problem was addressed/repaired when it clearly was not and I never   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problem

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...

The Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problem

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...




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