2004 Subaru Outback technical service bulletins
202 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2004 Subaru Outback.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and...
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
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- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from...
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
- This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics...
- This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming...
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles...
- This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
- This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
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- This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or...
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- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing...
- This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with...
- Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
- This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
- This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru...
- This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
- This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and...
- This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air...
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- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA...
- This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent...
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- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar...
- A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
- This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and...
- This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update...
- This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the federal safety agency which impacts the way...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles...
- The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
- This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing...
- This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
- This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no...
- This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software...
- This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication...
- This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
- This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
- This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
- This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems
- This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid...
- Air bags
- This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with...
- Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator “Like for Like” Recall
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during...
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.
- To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
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- This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the...
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- Air bags
- Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
- This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between...
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
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- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the...
- This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil...
- Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all...
- The federal safety agency announced in a press conference today, the planned expansion of the airbag...
- Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and...
- Recall Bulletin Revised
- Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration...
- We announced late last month that the WQR-53 takata front passenger air bag inflator recall has been...
- The vehicles included in this consolidated national recall include the following: affected 2004-2005...
- Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
- The WQR-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles....
- Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators WQR]53 owner...
- Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators WQR]53 owner...
- September, 2015: this recall (WQL-48) has been superseded to the WQR-53 takata front passenger air bag...
- Please be advised that subaru of america, inc
- Update september 2015: subaru is consolidating takata recall WQL-48 (14V-399) into the existing WQR-53...
- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the...
- Subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger air bag inflators...
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- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the...
- This bulletin announces subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger...
- The revisement of this recall advises (WQM-49) has been superseded to the WQP-51 regional front passenger...
- This announcement provides a geographic expansion of the current WQM]49 takata airbag limited regional...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- SERVICE MEMO: WQL© 48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (the federal safety agency ID 14V© 399) ¨C...
- Update: WQL?48 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (the federal safety agency ID 14V?399) ? SECOND MAILING
- Updated statement on takata airbags posted on subaru.com
- Updated Statement on Takata Airbags Posted
- Service announcement of subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators WQP-51
- Parts reminder: returns to takata for WQL48 and WQM49 air bag inflator
- Parts memo: WQL48, WQM49 takata front passenger air bag inflator recalls
- Returns to takata for WQL48 and WQM49 air bag inflator
- WQM-49 - regional front passenger air bag inflator replacement
- UPDATE: WQM]49 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (the federal safety agency ID 14V]471)
- WQM?49 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (the federal safety agency ID 14V?471)
- WQL-48R - front passenger air bag inflator replacement
- Regional Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
- WQL-48 - front passenger air bag inflator replacement
- Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
- Hazardous materials returns-compliance reminder - WQL48 takata airbag recall
- UPDATE: WQL]48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (the federal safety agency ID 14V]399)
- Update: WQL?48 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (the federal safety agency ID 14V?399)
- Announcement of new subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators WQM-49
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
- New subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators WQL]48
- New Subaru Recall Campaign: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators WQL?48
- Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production...
- Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
- This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer...
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
- This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer...
- Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound
- Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
- This bulletin reviews a change to the part numbers used for the transfer driven gear bearings
- 5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings
- Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance
- Headlight bulb socket repairs
- Throttle position sensor
- Loose door mirror screws
- Rear center seat belt installation procedures
- ECM reprogramming service program
- 2.5L remanufactured sohc short block release
- Replacement of the electronic control unit (ECU) for anti-lock brake system (ABS) repair
- Transfer clutch binding
- Immediate stop sale order for possible cruise control cable mislocation that could prevent the throttle...
- Cruise control cable retaining clip
- Unusual but very distinguishable noise coming from the rear of the front sunshade during manual operation...
- Subaru has determined that certain models may have been manufactured with an improperly installed fuel...
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