10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
95,311 miles

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2006 Subaru Outback engine problems

engine problem

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2006 Subaru Outback Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #3

Jan 172013

Outback 4-cyl

  • 76,766 miles

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

There have been two incidents so far. One was traveling on the freeway at 65mph when the throttle completely stopped responding. The other incident occurred at much lower speeds when turning a corner and the throttle no longer responded. In both cases the car would not accelerate or maintain speed. Pressing on the accelerator did not have any effect at all. In both cases the car would "coast" along at whatever speed the engine idling would move it - roughly 15 mph.

- Lafayette, CO, USA

problem #2

Nov 212012

Outback 6-cyl

  • 60,500 miles
While driving on interstate highway, vehicle lost engine power. Electric was still on. Gas pedal did not work. Cel and cruise control lights both blinking. Was able to maintain 15 mph on flat road, and barley any speed on incline. Got off highway near home and shut of engine. Waited and tried to start back up. 30 seconds of cranking, and nothing. Waited another minute and it started. Got home and pulled a P2138 code. Pulled wiring harness off gas pedal and reseated it. Reset the cel and everything has been fine since. Scary situation, especially at 65mph during thanksgiving eve rush-hour.

- Parsippany, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jul 052006

Outback 4-cyl

  • 1,385 miles
Check engine light no. 1 piston defective engine replaced covered by warranty. 2nd engine & turbo failure at 94,591 miles Nov 10 2010 not covered by warranty we paid $5005 in repair bills there was coolant, oil, & other fluid loss & a lot of smoke. The 3rd engine & turbo failure August 2012 diagnosis by international auto/Subaru showed no.1 piston came loose also there was check engine light in all 3 incidents we were told $9000 to start we said no had it towed to our driveway where it sits now it has 136,000 miles on it. Also there was an oil pump failure 121,115 miles $495 11/22/2011. Also $853.87 to repair a serious oil leak at 96,650 miles 11/26/2010, front & rear control arm bushings replaced split 96,647 miles $482.33, right & left rear wheel bearings failure replaced 118,072 miles 10/12/2011 $897.49.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

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