Subaru Outback Sport owners have reported 2 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manual transmission (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Differential Unit problems |
My 2009 Subaru impreza Outback Sport. Failure of bearings in 5-speed manual transmission 6 months after purchase of vehicle. Made operation of vehicle dangerous, and requires entire rebuild of transmission, taking 3 weeks. Read details...
A retaining ring in the center differential assembly failed, causing gear damage and requiring the replacement of the center differential assembly an all of the bearings in the transmission. This was covered by warranty repair but was a concerning failure at this low mileage. Read details...