2002 Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls

2018-10-03 · Unknown Or Other · 140,000 mi

“the air conditioner begins to blow hot moist air after several minutes of working properly. multiple mechanics including a specialty shop can't diagnose, and the only option is to replace the entire a/c compressor because the clutch isn't sold separately. i've read many accounts of the same "intermittent" a/c that only works once the engine is turn…”

2018-04-09 · Engine · 190,000 mi

“i am the original owner of this vehicle and i have had four separate incidents that my head gasket has had to be replaced. this is a costly repair and given my car has 190,000 miles on it i believe four issues dealing with this same situation needs to be properly addressed. not only does this issue result in a huge outlay of money but it gets oil…”

2017-12-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“when the temperature outside gets below 35 degrees, my car smells very strongly of gas inside. i have to roll the windows down for ventilation. when the temperature warms up, the smell goes away. it is worse when i first started my car in the morning. mechanics haven't been able to figure out the problem but i just read many complaints online about…”

2016-07-26 · Suspension · 170,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback. while the vehicle was being serviced, the independent mechanic observed that the entire frame was severely corroded and holes were forming. the vehicle needed a new cross member. the vehicle was not repaired. also, when the vehicle was shifted into the park position while on an incline, it began to roll a…”

2016-01-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 129,000 mi

“terrible gas smell. fuel is leaking because it is cold outside.…”

2016-01-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 40,000 mi

“when temp. outside go below 32 degrees, the inside of my car fills with raw gas smell, this happens every winter. i live in wi. when it is above freezing it is fine and all summer it is fine. i am so affraid to have my grand kids in the car. not sure if the fumes will explode.when i am driving i do not smell gas. but if i stop at a stop sign or lig…”

2015-10-21 · Unknown Or Other · 141,682 mi

“i bought car oct 6; first inspection appointment at my usual garage mon oct 12- failed due to rusty suspect brake connection. seller had me take to his dealer- mastria subaru in raynham. they put a paint/coating over rusty area. i was pretty skeptical but brought car to my garage in vt monday oct 19 and the leaky brake fluid much more clearly visi…”

2015-10-05 · Suspension:rear · 200,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback. while the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the rear suspension subframe had fractured due to severe rusting. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000. update 01/13/16 ma; upd…”

2015-04-15 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 150,000 mi

“when getting the car inspected we found out the frame of the car was rusted so badly it was cracked. it was in such a key spot that it wasn't fixable and the car could have easily lost a wheel on the road with little to no warning (a small bump could have been enough to trigger an accident). the car has been taken care of well and when inspected ju…”

2015-01-31 · Engine · 17,482 mi

“drivers side head gasket leaked. only that side was replaced. on 1/14 both head gaskets started leaking at 59000 miles. with subarus help the dealer charged $ 855.00. the problem is subaru has a design defect in this engine so those of us who own these cars are going to have to pay for gasket replacements for as long as we own them. by the way th…”