- Worst Model Year:
- 2005
- Worst Complaint:
- clutch failure at low mileage
Here are the Subaru Outbacks that have the most problems reported over the last 15 years.
The 1997 Subaru Outback has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2005 Outback for clutch failure at low mileage.
Worst Reported Problems with the Outback
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#1: clutch failure at low mileage on the 2005 Outback
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#2: engine light came on on the 1997 Outback
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#3: head gasket failure on the 2002 Outback
Latest Owner Complaints About the Outback
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misfires -- 2003 Outback:
I thought that they fixed this problem. My mechanic said that this was the last year with this problem. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Outback owners.
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multiple burned out headlights -- 2005 Outback:
This car has burned out 5 HEADLIGHTS SINCE MARCH OF 2011 WHEN WE BOUGHT IT! Just last week, we had one low beam headlight out and it had been out for about a week. My mom had to drive 45 minutes home with NO headlights in an ICE STORM with only fog lights, and high beams when no one was coming. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 Outback owners.
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slight jerk to the side from steering -- 2003 Outback:
talked to several mechanics one checked out the front end, made quick check of front end to see if i could make it home, found nothing loose. all said, never heard of that problem. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Outback owners.
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clutch failure at low mileage -- 2005 Outback:
Flywheel and clutch assembly replaced by dealer at 28k miles and the clutch is slipping and stinking again at 53k miles. Read more »
This problem has been reported 5 times by other 2005 Outback owners.
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axle boot leaking -- 2005 Outback:
Took car in for an oil change and tech noticed a leak from r/f axle boot. Charged 103.00 for labor. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 Outback owners.