2001 Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls

2019-05-08 · Suspension · 275,100 mi

“i contacted subaru's customer service number and told them that the subframe was broken and that they needed to fix the problem and they said i would have to pay out of pocket and that the recall was completed in august 2005 but the subframe is completely rusted out and broken please contact subaru and get them to open another recall on these cars …”

2016-01-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi

“during cold weather, there is a very strong smell of gasoline inside the car. it's coming from a fuel leak near the passenger side of the engine. i first noticed it about 4 years (60,000 miles) ago. the car currently has 150,000 miles on it. it hasn't been fixed yet. it hasn't caught fire yet either.…”

2015-12-23 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire

“my son was driving this car on may 23, 2015 when he was involved in a single car accident. the car was immediately engulfed in fire and he died as a result of the fire.…”

2015-12-04 · Suspension · 157,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service and it was diagnosed that the rear sub-frame was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not notified of the fai…”

2015-09-04 · Structure:body · 113,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic because the check engine light was illuminated. while the vehicle was being lifted, the mechanic noticed that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. the contact was informed by the mechanic that the rear subframe of the vehicle wa…”

2015-04-27 · Structure:frame And Members · 120,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. while at an independent mechanic for a routine service repair, the technician stated that the rear subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension), but th…”

2015-03-31 · Suspension · 180,980 mi

“on sunday 29 2015 at 12.30 am .. my son was driving and a loud noise was coming from under the car . he had some trouble to turn and stop on the side. he did it ,we had to tow the car. the s arm broke subframe broke off. was all rusted .. *tr…”

2015-02-01 · Service Brakes · 230,000 mi

“outside temperature was 25 degrees f. i was leaving from the parking lot at work. as i approached the intersection the brakes became so hard that i couldn't press them any farther. i sis some research and apparently lots of other subaru owners have experienced this problem. it appears that the check valve on the brake booster line freezes up. if i …”

2015-01-23 · Structure:body · 210,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2001 subaru legacy outback. the contact stated that the sub frame was rusted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that corrosion had impaired the frame. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 210,000. …”

2014-12-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 127,200 mi

“2001 subaru outback limited. when cold weather arrives, very strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment. must open windows to let it vent. continues through cold weather year after year. *tr…”