10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 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 #3

Jun 222005

Outback 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Cruise control did not disengage resulting in a roll-over accident totaling the vehicle

- Priest River, ID, USA

problem #2

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
When braking to a stop the engine does not downshift causing high idle. Mjs

- Mount Kisc, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 121997

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealers on four occasions due to erratic idling. When at stop sign the vehicle will begin to idle and creep forward with increased speed. Other times, whenever vehicle has been driven for approx. 1/2 an hour taking foot off the gas pedal, and the vehicle will drop to 40mph. Then begin speeding back up. Consumer has had this problem occurring since middle of September.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

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