8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,640
Average Mileage:
77,450 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. repair spark plug tube seals (1 reports)
  2. replace engine valves (1 reports)
  3. replace plug wires (1 reports)
2007 Subaru Outback engine problems

engine problem

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2007 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #3

May 062016

Outback 2.5XT Dohc

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,992 miles

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

Intermittent check engine light came on with misfires on various cylinders and an occasional shake/stutter when I was waiting at lights. After taking it to a few mechanics one Subaru specialist diagnosed it with worn valves needing about 6-7 thousand Canadian dollars of repair. Luckily, to save a few dollars, I was able to park it in my garage and had a friend help re-build the engine. Once we got to the valves it was pretty clear how pitted/washed/worn they were and could see how poorly they were sealing during the compression stroke on the engine. Definitely would think twice about giving (specifically) the 2.5XT model a "seal of awesomeness".... think twice about buying a 2.5XT used, especially from an owner that looks like they often drove the car in sport mode. This was a lot of wear at relatively low mileage on a completely stock (not modified) engine.

- Richard S., Bray, OK, US

problem #2

Nov 022015

Outback 2.5L Sohc

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,253 miles

Great car (wrong).....Codes showing for misfires on cylinder #3. Checked spark plugs. All cylinders are leaking oil into the spark plug tube seals. Apparently this is kind of normal with Subarus. Oh and yeah, have a nice time if you live in the snow belt trying to take the rocker cover bolts off, as the steel shouldered bolts like to rust into the aluminum rocker covers and makes for a gay old time trying to remove them, will put a smile on your face (not)....

- G T., Toronto, ON, Canada

problem #1

Jan 022014

Outback 2.5I

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles

Disappointed in the reliability on this car. Also have had to replace front half axle (boot failed) and read wheel bearing (very common).

- D S., Manassas, VA, US

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