2000 Subaru Outback problems
Owners have filed 247 complaints about the 2000 Subaru Outback with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 17.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 15.4%.
Complaints247
Crashes22
Fires9
Injuries11
Deaths5
What owners report breaking
Power train 17.8% · 44
Engine and engine cooling 15.4% · 38
Tires 13.0% · 32
Suspension 9.7% · 24
Vehicle speed control 5.7% · 14
Structure 5.3% · 13
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.9% · 12
Seat belts 3.6% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire, 11 report an injury and 5 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 28 model years of the Subaru Outback in this data, 2000 sits 17th by complaint volume. 2019 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 78,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Driving normal shifted the car and the clutch felt soft and the return to normal position was slow. I called the dealer repair and explained the situation. I was told that there was a service bulletin on this type of incident, however there was no recall. I took to dealer for repair. It cost me $216.00 To repair something that the manufacturer knew was defective and it wasn't covered by my extended warranty. Power train · reported at 34,000 miles
Driver side front cv joint boot tore for no apparent reason, 62,289 miles. Neighbor who is a former Subaru mechanic said should not happen unless I ran over something and punctured boot, I did not. Subaru would not replace under warranty out of warranty at 36k. A possible fire hazard due to cv grease leaking onto exhaust system as well as a potential mechanical failure if problem is not caught in time. Power train · reported at 62,289 miles
I was advised by a mechanic on 4/20/15 that the rear cradle is very rusty, enough that I should avoid carrying heavy loads. I just noticed on this website that there was a recall in 2003 for inadequate rustproofing of that part; however, we never received notice of a recall. Can this be repaired or replaced now? There was no incident associated with this problem. Power train · reported at 147,138 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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