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 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 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)"rear window leaking into tailgate"
Don K., NJ (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The door rubber seals on the bottom of the door is loose and hangs down. The roof leaks into the rear cargo area when it rains."
Melinda J., ME (2003 Subaru Outback H6 LL Bean 3.0-L 6 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)"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 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 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 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)"This is a chronic problem with this model. It has been fixed a number of times over the years but keeps coming back"
Anonymous, (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Constant wind noise at highway speeds from the front passenger window."
Anonymous, CA (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The wind noise has been awful for years. It can actually be hard to hear others speak! I did have it checked out years ago and they say it can't be fixed. Ack!"
Anonymous, AZ (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"loud road noise because weatherstripping is no longer silencing wind"
Don K., NJ (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"This car has had severe wind noise from around the driver's door since it was 1 year old. The dealer was unable to fix it and just said live with it."
Anonymous, NY (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced both window 'gusset assy', still has wind noise"
Anonymous, ID (2003 Subaru Outback 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Wind noise is a long term problem that has been fixed several times but quickly reoccurs."
Anonymous, MA (2003 Subaru Outback Base 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I had two subarus from the 2000-2003 generation and both had significant wind noise. The 2010 I have has some, but it isn't as bad."
Anonymous, WI (2003 Subaru Outback Limited 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)