2007 Subaru Outback engine problems

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · CA

An accelerator that became unresponsive while driving 65mph on 3 lane highway. This problem is prevalent with subaru and you can read about many people who have the problem which is an extreme safety issue. If you go online and search for subaru outback code p2138/throttle position sensor you will find that the sensor has intermitent failures which cause the accelerator to become unresponsive. Even when people get this reset at a mechanic and supposedly fixed it will begin recurring again. Or sometimes the mechanic cannot make the car fail because the problem is a sensor and the problem is intermittent. Subaru must fix this problem!! This has happened to me 5 times now over the last year.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Engine · 97,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the head gasket. Liberty auto city subaru (1000 e park ave, libertyville, il 60048, (847) 362-3800) diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. *bf

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Engine · 122,000 miles · CO

Serious mechanical issues regarding defective radiator cooling fans & motor that propels the fans to spin properly.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Engine · 90,000 miles · PA

In 2015 at 90,000 miles the head was leaking from a faulty head gasket. Had to have the top end of the motor total rebuilt. I have read there has been a problem with other vehicles with the same issues.

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 138,000 miles · NC

My subaru has a 2.5l engine. A subaru service center has verified the head gaskets have a severe oil leak. My car is also leaking antifreeze, my mechanic believes it is leaking from the head gaskets. I contacted subaru of america about the issue, they will not fix the problem even though they have previously had a recall on this same issue with this same size engine back in 2002. I am stuck with a $2600 repair. I found many other people with the same issue with the same engine on different year makes of subarus on this site. Http://www.smart-service.com/blog/2010/02/subaru-head-gasket-will-subaru-pay-for-repair

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MD

I just bought a 2007 subaru outback from a certified subaru dealer (stohlman subaru in va), it had 65000 miles on it, I did all the maintenance and minor repairs on it. I paid $12,000 for the vehicle. On 2/5/2017, the check engine light started flashing so I pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to a service station. Apparently, the vehicle was out of oil despite that it wasn't due for another oil change in 1500 miles and we had checked the oil a week before and it was full. The engine has siezed up and required a new engine. No oil indicator light had come on, no smoking or overheating, and from the service station, no leaks on the vehicle. I then had it towed to another subaru specialist service station in frederick, md and again was told the vehicle needed a new engine. Owned the car less than a year, no leaks, no indicator of low oil, the oil just disappeared? The auto mechanics are dumbfounded at what caused this.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the check engine and cruise control deactivation sensors illuminated before the speed suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 MPH. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. After the vehicle was turned off and on, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · NY

When the outside temperature is below 32 degrees f, there is a strong odor of exhaust fumes or gas coming from the engine. When you turn the climate control to the cabin air recirculating position the smell decreases dramatically. This car must be driven with a window partially open for fresh air for safety. The odor is strong enough to cause nausea. There are numerous problems on the internet regarding this issue with subaru. Subaru has never issued a recall to the best of by knowledge.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine · 109,000 miles · PA

No heat, engine temp. Climbed. Engine coolant boiled out a mile later. 2.5 engine.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Engine · 68,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. The contact stated that the head gasket was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.