10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Subaru Outback engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 102001

Outback 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Overheating caused by defective block which cracked required repeated immediate pullovers on interstate highway to prevent severe overheating.

- Winchester, MA, USA

problem #3

May 152002

Outback 4WD

  • miles
Crank/cam/oil pan silicone seals faileds early in vehicle life. Also, alternator belt fell off, main pulley broke, center of pulley badly worn, and valves bent on cylinder #2. $635 to replace seals, $415 to replace main pulley, and $1107 to replace valves.

- Kersey, CO, USA

problem #2

Oct 122001

Outback

  • miles
Engine will stall intermittently during normal operation of vehicle while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle and replaced sensor valve two times and computer. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- New Port, RI, USA

problem #1

Jan 291998

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
Driving at approximately 30 mph in freezing weather or 32 degrees below vehicle will stall out, consumer must wait at least 10 minutes before restarting vehicle, dealer cannot find problem, has changed speed sensor but defect is still occurring.

- New York, NY, USA

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