2000 Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (20) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (18) · Vehicle Speed Control (12)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
104 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-11-29 · campaign 13E065000 · 397 vehicles
Defect: Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
Service bulletins (76)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-11-14 · SubaruNet Announcement · Other
this annocement is to inform dealers to the gen 3.1 head unit ota will be available via wi-fi. the update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing november 15th and the last being decemeber 3rd. this update is for approximatelt 714,000 vins.
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-31 · 15-130-08R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin details an important regulation issued by the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. this regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-01 · 01-167-08R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models.
Electrical System 2024-09-27 · 15-298-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with gen2 telematics which are enrolled in the subaru starlink® security plus service featuring stolen vehicle recovery plus with immobilizer.
Engine 2024-09-27 · 01-167-08R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models.
Engine 2024-09-26 · 02-192-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on fa and fb type engines.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.