2006 Subaru Outback Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (104)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-09-14 · 15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of infotainment concerns. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-08-20 · 15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 104 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-11-29 · Air Bags“alternative transportation was suppose to be provided at no additional cost to me. they provided me with a rental car which required me to put a $25.00 deposit down and which the rental company would not refund me the end after i returned the car. this, to me, is not providing me with alternative transportation at no additional cost. it was the…”
2016-07-20 · Unknown Or Other · 118,000 mi“the fuel door release cable rusted through and came attached from the lever on the floor of the drivers side footwell.…”
2016-07-20 · Air Bags · 120,000 mi“airbag light at the lower l side of the instrument cluster remains illuminated. annoying chime sounds the entire time the car is on. i've read online that the problem lies in a pcb up by the map lights. will check the solder on all resisters and leds on that pcb. most who reflow the solder claim this resolves the issue. subaru of america wan'ts $30…”
2012-05-21 · Power Train · 110,100 mi“i have 2006 subaru out back sport wagon which is a basic subaru impreza wagon with dual paint. automatic transmission. while on road car begin to choke and check engine light and cruisecontrol light came on and start blinking. the car engine wants to cut off whenever in stop so in low idle and it did cut off on the drive way. from the shop diagnose…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.