Subaru Outback Change Vehicle

"check engine light comes on and goes off periodically, indicating that cat. converter needs to be replaced, but haven't done it yet, too expensive"

"The Check Engine light has been going on and off for about 4 years. We had to get a new Catalytic converter for smog test in 2016"

"Had to put on a third catalytic converter due mostly to a bad coil pack that assisted in the cat failing. With the higher mileage, not totally the cars fault. There was a aftermarket coil pack that was replaced 2 years ago and it began failing, but didn't throw a code until damage was done to the cat. Pricy considering g the age and mileage, but decided to fix since the car is in otherwise good shape"

"Often smells of gas and exhaust in the car"

"the exhaust has started to make a very loud noise and ma still waitin g to take it to the mechanic."

"I have driven this car since 2006, and it has always had a horrible rattle in the engine compartment from loose heat shielding around the exhaust. Some mechanics seem to be able to fix it temporarily, but it always comes back"

"factory service people did not fix it, and the local service station has found it impossible to fix it"

"Muffler developed weld problem simply dropped off after"

"Replaced at 160K, expected maintenance"

"Exhaust pipes rusted through and muffler dropped off"

"The car became noisy when in operation. I took it to my mechanic shop and they replaced the muffler and front pipe. It would have been great if they could save the muffler and pipe but they could not be saved. Replaced resonator, muffler, spring bolts and 2 exhaust gaskets."

"Small leak in exhaust pipes; required installing a new joint (as opposed to replacing the entire pipe)"

"Pipes rusted and muffler fell off"

"The exhaust pipe , actually the tail pipe developed a hole and the car started sounding like it had changed its voice to a more baritone version. It sounded sexy over a certain segment of revs but I had to get it taken care of as well as the rattling heat shield on the exhaust. It was causing too much sound."

"The pipes were only the ones associated with the muffler replacement."

"the weather stripping around the windows has been rotting away for years"

"Weather stripping around the driver side door kept coming loose and I finally had to have a mechanic attach it"

"passenger front started whistling after 3 years . only due above 50 MPH"

"The driver's door seal keeps coming off and hanging outside of the car"

"It was wear and tear being a much older car."

"weather seals on the doors have come unglued and gluing them back in place wasn't satisfactory in resolving the noise"

"was a loose exhaust shield"

"heat shield rattles"

"Wear and tear being a much older car."

"All our 4 Subaru’s, esp Forester were terrible for wind noise at high speed."

"It has always had wind noise from the driver side window"

"The car has always been extremely noisy. It gets worse every year"

"replacement window does not fit tightly enough"

"I love this car but it is loud!"

"Could only smell gasoline under certain conditions. Determined mechanic found a cracked connection."

"Replaced fuel lines to stop gas smell"

"When cold out fuel fumes come in through vent . And I tried to get it repaired. Clamps changed n tightened. Problem came bak because it wasn't fixed right"

"During the winter when I parked the car outside for a few days , the rubber pipes started to drip fuel. Apparently it is a known issue with Subaru and there are countless videos on the net detailing how to fix it. The rubber tubes shrink and require tighter cinching of the clamps or even more clamping clips."

"Oil leak from valve cover"

"My mechanic reports that there is oil leaking out of the head gasket on the driver's side head. To fix it is a very expensive repair"

"leaking oil around head gaskets,valve gaskets,and other seals"

"Minor seepage."

"The head gaskets on the engine are leaking both oil and coolant onto the ground. The leaks are very slow, so I never have to top off the oil; but I do have to top off the coolant about once a month. The vehicle has no problem passing smog tests and still runs strong after about 176k miles"

"It's obviously true that the Subaru is known for its oil leaks; I now fill the oil and check the gas. Other than that, except for the loss of refrigerant last month, this car has been FABULOUS!"

"headgasket failure"

"Had oil leakage from the head gaskets documented at 50,000 miles and continuously since then. See comments regarding the head gaskets in the previous question."

"Mechanic says small leak in head gasket. Ok to continue to drive, checking oil weekly."

"catalytic convertor needed replacement"

"Had to be checked due to Government requirements, hence it was cleaned, then inspected and passed"

"Incoming exhaust probe failed. Part was cheap, labour expensive"

"I was leaking fumes from the pipe going into the gas tank. Replaced pipe"

"The ignition coil cracked and needed to be replaced. This was followed shortly by more problems with hesitations and misfires and replacing of a fuel/air mixture sensor"

"only problem was the smell in the garage from the leaking fuel pump"

"Car wouldn’t start"

"Sensor quit working"

"The O2 sensor failed."

"Difficult to extinguish check engine light even with new parts"

"Car was hesitating"

"Had to replace O2 sensor due to Check Engine codes"

"light has come on, but no operational problems"

"Electrical problems fog lights don't work. Fuses blow and then blow again"

"Don't drive anymore cause headlight covers are glazed over and cannot see"

"no high beam"

"headlights have become yellowed and very opaque. Serious limitation on beam strength"

"constant lights burning out and ultimate replacement of headlight assemblies"

"Keeps,coming on c no problem identIfied"

"engine light never goes off no matter what the dealer mechanic does"

"Check engine light almost always on, when problem is fixed, comes on again within a week or two"

"Needed brake fluid"

"Only that it seemed normal and routine"

"brake pads replaced after 15 years use"

"I was unaware that had brake problem until the state inspection"

"replace breaks"

"just to replace brake pads"

"I seems to me that I go through brakes often, but I drive a lot on gravel roads w/ lots of salt/sand on them"

"light pressure will let the pads touch the rotor, leading to heat and wear"

"The compressor works correctly but the Ac system is not as cold. It seem to be a flap problem-flaps not working correctly so it neither it heats or cools very efficiently-has to use high speed fan to get much out of the system"

"Freon leaks. Was fixed but only worked for about 1 year. Currently no air conditioning"

"We had a recurring refrigerant leak that it took a long time to figure out the source of"

"Had to have the entire radiator replaced because of leaks and cracks"

"required a new radiator"

"Radiator needed to be replaced"

"It just suddenly had no refrigerant. Took it to the garage they refilled it and it's been fine ever since"

"Engine had big problems with overheating, the solution was to have the heads machined"

"Radiator identified as problem by experienced mechanic, i.e., premature failure at approx. 85,000 miles. Vehicle maintained ber manufacturer's recommendations"

"Replaced radiator due to antifreeze lraks"

"It failed when I was out and about. Had to be towed. Caused the timing belt and serpentine belt to be replaced also"

"Slight leak, was replaced when timing belt and fan belts were replaced (routine maintenance)"

"Went out before it should have"

"Such a cold winter that my old battery could not hold a charge and I finally had to replace it"

"rough engine"

"Had to replace and made a big positive impact on mileage"

"The Outback Turbo has terrible throttle response. These comments probably would not apply to the base engine. Initial acceleration, to about 15-20 mph, is fine, but then rpms drop and acceleration is barely there. Apply more throttle, and nothing happens for a while, but eventually the car will accelerate again. Very annoying and possibly dangerous. Dealer checked car and agreed that the transmission lugs the engine. He said Subaru had no "fix" at this time. (Or ever??!!) I am very disappointed in the car and may trade it soon. P.S. How could CR not have noticed this issue during its test?"

"cooling lines started leaking ATF and had to be replaced"

"Leaking oil pan. Leaking transmission fluid from the gasket"

"Crack on transmission hose"

"It was slipping and I replaced it myself"

"Clutch burned out and required replacement. I had replaced the transmission about 10 years earlier."

"The throwout bearing needs to be replaced. Part not available when clutch replaced."

"Transmission blew out on the highway going 65mph. At highway exit ramp, couldn't shift out of 5th gear. Had to be replaced - hard to find in the area and cost over $1,000"

"The internal gate liner does not stay in place; once had it replaced, then the new liner started coming loose"