Body Integrity
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
What Owners Say
"The entire sunroof / moon-roof system leaked and had to be replaced. Every part other than the two glass panels had to be replaced!"
Maryann G., WA (2003 Subaru Outback H6 VDC 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Leaked where that transmission cooler lineconnects to the radiator"
Gordon B., MT (2003 Subaru Outback Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"coolant leak excessive wind noise around front doors/windows"
Anonymous, OH (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Wind noise around window passenger window and windshield. Sunroof leak"
Anonymous, TX (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Air leaks are a chronic problem with this car. Gussetts that hold the side mirrors degrade over time and make the car noisy to ride in at highway speeds"
Anonymous, MA (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Subaru filled with water whenever it rained. Turned out to be a manufacturing defect in the seals around the sun roof. We had to see a specialized auto top mechanic to get it fixed, $1200. All better now"
James G., CA (2003 Subaru Outback H6 LL Bean 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"constant wind noise"
James T., MI (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The 2 front window seals both do not work...one at the top of the window and the other at the front edge of the window. Wind noise and big vibration/air leak on the one at the front edge of the window"
Sandra P., WA (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Lots of wind noise"
Anonymous, PA (2003 Subaru Outback Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Weather stripping around both front doors hanging away from door frame"
Dennis K., TX (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Sunroof leak"
Anonymous, TX (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"when car is started cold there are squeeks/squeals that are audible when the steering wheel is turned (cornering)"
Anonymous, PA (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Rattle seems tobe coming between upper lining and roof. Cannot locate ???"
Anonymous, CA (2003 Subaru Outback H6 LL Bean 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"on rough roads - rattle near back seat"
Anonymous, MT (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I heard some "ticking" sound. It was determined to be the alternator and it has been replaced 4-22-15. It purrs nicely now"
Anonymous, AK (2003 Subaru Outback Unsure Unsure)"Squeels when cold. Sensitive to steering. OK when warmed up"
Anonymous, AZ (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Constant sound of wind in cabin, to the point the it is hard to hear conversation or radio"
Anonymous, WA (2003 Subaru Outback Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"gaskets around front door leak air and cause wind noise especially while driving on interstate highways"
Anonymous, TX (2003 Subaru Outback H6 LL Bean 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Failure of the seal around the passenger window. Not correctable without replacing the door"
Anonymous, MA (2003 Subaru Outback H6 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Wind noise at front part of driver window"
Rob B., PA (2003 Subaru Outback Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Probably as a result of the weather stripping, wind noise in this car is extremely loud. Can't hear the radio over the noise"
Dennis K., TX (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Car is very noisy at freeway speeds"
Gordon B., MT (2003 Subaru Outback Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"excessive wind noise around front doors/windows"
Anonymous, OH (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Weather stripping starting to wear"
Anonymous, NY (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
"water leaking into rear lift door. lift door and water pours out after rain????"
Anonymous, CA (2003 Subaru Outback H6 LL Bean 3.0-L 6 Cyl)