2008 Subaru Outback: check engine light

Filed Jun 3, 2021 · Airbags, Transmission · 139,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown repairs to be completed. The vehicle was repaired however, after the repairs she started to hear an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown repairs to be performed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front passenger’s side ball joint and power steering rack needed to be replaced. Additionally, the rear differential fill plug and the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the transmission was not replaced. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure of the transmission. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated recently the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer and independent mechanic were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Driver assistance · 87,700 miles · MT

The vehicle was in motion going 45 MPH. I slowed down to stop at a stop light and the ABS light began to flash on and off. As I got closer to the stop light to completely stop the check engine light came on, the ABS light came on, the airbag light came on, the brake light came on, the cruise control light was on and flashing and the steering wheel completely locked up and the engine was off. I turned the car back on and everything was fine. The ABS light, check engine light, cruise control light, air bag light and brake light are still on. I am afraid to drive this vehicle for fear that it will turn off again. I am uncertain of what could be causing this but it seems to be an electrical system problem. This problem also happened to me as I was slowing down to turn off of the highway. I am glad there was no one behind me because my car completely died after I turned off the highway with the same lights and same thing happening as stated above.

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,900 miles · ME

Car check engine light on, along with traction light on, cruise light on. Can't shut any off. Car actually gets very hot to the touch drivers side near fender headlight. Could start on fire! Dangerous! Think there is a recall on front oxygen sensor, only if turbo? Rediculous! Should be all not just turbo model! Also had to replace head cover gasket and everything that goes with that 5/17/2017 108,900 miles. That should be a recall also.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NY · crash

My car has had cylinder misfires for over a year. Subaru has told me it is "not their problem" and they have charged me over $2,000 for the various times I have brought it in to fix the problem. They just "fixed" it last week and within 1 day, all my check engine lights came back on, and within 3 days it is misfiring again. They do not return my calls or properly service my car. I believe this is an engine recall problem they are avoiding for the costs associated with the recall. I do not want this dangerous car.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · ME

All of below: since early original ownership, for years subaru dismissed repeated reporting of (moving, stationary, all roads): takata recall airbag warning light illumination. Only after national airbag recall did subaru recognize concern and address. Subaru recently has serviced airbag twice. Both times, shortly after service dash warning lights illuminated: airbag, cruise, check engine. Also, erratic cruise function and engine clicking noise (moving, all roads) resulted. For numerous weeks, subaru has been refusing to fix lethal airbag/s and remedy damage/concerns resulting from airbag service. Subaru seeks payment for diagnosis (and presumably, subsequent service) of airbag and related damage/concerns and a written waiver for this service and any future service needs as condition of service. Brakes rusting, squealing, sponginess. Weeks before warranty expired subaru dismissed issues. Weeks after warranty, (at some 25k miles) subaru sought to sell some $1900 in new brakes or new car. Subaru relented months later, addressing concern. Thereafter, following the national brakes recall, subaru reported no service needed on second full set of brakes. This month replaced 4 rotors (and pads)'this is the third time 4 rotors installed on original-ownership car with some 65k miles. Engine's loud rattling, gurgling. Subaru eventually admitted and serviced heatshield defect. Subaru has stated repeatedly heatshield issue can't be resolved. After three services, subaru reported related engine damage: oil leak and catalytic. Chronic heatshield and related damage/concerns ongoing. Windshield interior pooling water and icing (needing scraping off despite winter-package windshield heating), as well as exterior windshield seal sliding freely. Only after shield spontaneously cracked did subaru recognize issues and address.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · NY

A year ago, my vehicle would stall at every stop (vehicle should be noted is stick shift). After that, the check engine light came on and vehicle ran fine. I drove it with check engine light on accordingly. I just received vehicle back from subaru for recalls wqd40 (catalyst convertor) and wqk47 (brake lines). When I started car, check engine light is off and now stalls at every stop, which shuts down car including power brakes and power steering. I called subaru and they said they have no other complaints, but I don't think that is true. I think there is an issue and it is dangerous to lose brakes and steering. Subaru wants to charge me to look at it and I don't want to pay them. My personal mechanic cannot figure it out.

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Engine · OH

2008 subaru outback. Consumer seeks reimbursement from manufacturers catalytic converter defect recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated a few days after purchasing the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated. A local repair shop read the codes and explained to the consumer, the catalytic converter was failing. The consumer learned subaru had issued a selective recall, only honored in certain states, on the catalytic converter with a reprogramming of the ECM. The consumer paid for the replacement of the catalytic converter. However, she is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Feb 12, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 63,046 miles · CA

Vehicle started running bit rough while idling at intersection; upon acceleration, check engine light and other instrument lights started flickering and car stalled. Restarted normally.

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Engine · 54,000 miles · NC

My car engine stalls in the middle of the road while driving and while making a left turn in a signal, while waiting on the red light and while stoping and idling at the parking lot. When this issue happens all the lights in the dash lights up and the steering wheel becomes locked. This engine stalling issue happens randomly. Some times every day in a week, 2 days in a week or 3 days in a week. Some times the engine stalls more than 10 times in a day. In order to correct this issue, I took my car to subaru dealership and explained the service technician the problem. First time, I was asked to leave my car at the dealer ship overnight to see if dealer can recreate the problem. Dealer told me he couldn't recreate the issue. Second time, dealer found check engine light on and used the diagonstic tool to find out that mass air flow sensor is bad and replaced it. But this didn't fix the problem. Third time I contact subaru customer service and explained the issue. Subaru customer service asked me to take my car to the dealership again. I took my car to dealership and left it there for 2 days. On the third day, dealer said the battery was bad and replaced the battery and said he couldn't reproduce the issue. When I took the car back from the dealership on the third day, within few hours my car engine again stalled. This time I took the video of the issue. I contacted the subaru customer service and explained what was happening and I was told that dealer cannot fix the issue unless he can recreate the issue. So I took my car to subaru dealership more than 3 times, spent more than $1000 for parts, labor and car rental and still the problem is not fixed. Actually it is getting worse day by day.