2001 Subaru Outback problems

Filed May 8, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 275,100 miles · MN

I contacted subaru's customer service number and told them that the subframe was broken and that they needed to fix the problem and they said I would have to pay out of pocket and that the recall was completed in august 2005 but the subframe is completely rusted out and broken please contact subaru and get them to open another recall on these cars because the fix that they used didn't work

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MD

During cold weather, there is a very strong smell of gasoline inside the car. It's coming from a fuel leak near the passenger side of the engine. I first noticed it about 4 years (60,000 miles) ago. The car currently has 150,000 miles on it. It hasn't been fixed yet. It hasn't caught fire yet either.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · VA · crash · fire

My son was driving this car on may 23, 2015 when he was involved in a single car accident. The car was immediately engulfed in fire and he died as a result of the fire.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Suspension · 157,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service and it was diagnosed that the rear sub-frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Body · 113,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic because the check engine light was illuminated. While the vehicle was being lifted, the mechanic noticed that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the rear subframe of the vehicle was corroded and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Body · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. While at an independent mechanic for a routine service repair, the technician stated that the rear subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 180,980 miles · CT

On sunday 29 2015 at 12.30 am .. My son was driving and a loud noise was coming from under the car . He had some trouble to turn and stop on the side. He did it ,we had to tow the car. The s arm broke subframe broke off. Was all rusted ..

Filed Feb 1, 2015 · Brakes · 230,000 miles · VA

Outside temperature was 25 degrees f. I was leaving from the parking lot at work. As I approached the intersection the brakes became so hard that I couldn't press them any farther. I sis some research and apparently lots of other subaru owners have experienced this problem. It appears that the check valve on the brake booster line freezes up. If I had been moving any faster I would have went into the intersection possibly causing an accident or worse.

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Body · 210,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 subaru legacy outback. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that corrosion had impaired the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 127,200 miles · OR

2001 subaru outback limited. When cold weather arrives, very strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment. Must open windows to let it vent. Continues through cold weather year after year.