It is a known issue with subarus of this year that the engine will stall at random intervals when stopping, weather at a stop sign or stop light, warm or cold, fast stops or regular stopping. There is no consistency to it, completely random. There are no warning lights that appear, I have not taken this car to the dealer because after purchasing it I cannot afford to take it to the dealer. I purchased this car used for my elderly parents and this is a disturbing problem that could get them hurt or killed. Why has this KNOWN issue not been recalled? there are multiple service bulletins reported to the federal safety agency addressing this issue but no recall?
2010 Subaru Outback: engine stalls while driving
94 of the 360 complaints about the 2010 Subaru Outback describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 94
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,000
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 34 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Vehicle has an automatic transmission and it stalls when stopping. There is no warning light on the dash. This happens more frequently when the vehicle is warm, in early operation it may only hesitate or run rough while stopping. A warm a stop is more likely to stall the vehicle than a slow stop. Hard braking at operating temperature will stall the vehicle without fail. This has been happening since I bought it and it occurs with each drive every day.
All instrument and waning lights illuminated and the engine shut down while driving. Took to the Subaru dealer repair shop and the vehicle was diagnosed with a head gasket leak that caused oil to mix with the coolant. This is a low mileage vehicle, 67,597 miles, that has been maintained by Subaru certified mechanics.
Recently, while driving home in traffic, with the car in drive while braking, my car stalled in the middle of the road. Since then, it has happened 4 times. Upon breaking while the car is in Drive, the car stalls and Check Engine Light, Battery, Engine Oil, Oil Temp, AWD, and Traction Control Warning Light come on. When I shift the car into Park, turn off the car, and restart, the lights go away and the car runs smoothly. This is a huge safety concern when the car fails while I am actively driving and has almost caused accidents. I took the car to the dealership and they said that it needs a new torque converter (see Subaru Service Bulletin 16-90-13R . This is a huge safety liability and this issue should be recalled as the car stalling in the middle of traffic is dangerous.
We have a engine stalling problem on a 2010 Subaru outback when braking it is a known problem with the transmission failing and Subaru extended a warrantee to 100,000 miles or 10 years but did not notify owners. Now at 110000 miles we are having similar problems. I don't think we should be penalized for driving less miles per year but have same issue. They admitted a problem but refuse to cover it.
My vehicle stalls when I slow down for a stop sign or traffic light. It's been occurring for months.
The outback is shuddering and stalling at intersections and stops frequently. The engine shuts off and the car stops abruptly. The car must be put back in park and turned back on every time it stalls. I have almost been rear ended multiple times because of the abrupt stopping caused by the faulty torque converter.
The car stalls and performs a full engine shut down while braking the vehicle to a stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired at heuberger subaru (1080 motor city dr, colorado springs, co 80905, (719) 475-1920) under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v326000 (power train) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.*dt consumer stated he thinks problem is ignition related and ignition shuts off too many times.
As others have reported - when deaccelerating rapidly vehicle shakes and completely stalls. Took to specialty shop and reported failed torque converter. Repairs totaled $2200. Car only with 80,000 miles.
Major safety issue - vehicle has started stalling when coming to a stop or slowing down while starting to turn. This has almost caused several accidents for my wife turning out onto the highway. I was told by a subaru mechanic that subaru issued a recall, but I can't find it. This has been going on for about 2 months now.
Major safety issue - vehicle has started stalling when coming to a stop or starting to turn. This has almost caused several accidents turning out onto the highway. Subaru issued a recall, but my car is not covered due to mileage, which is problematic.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- 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 announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping...
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009. A crack or split can occur in the CVT cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak.
- Risk
- If the fluid is completely leaked during driving, the vehicle will come to a stop, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected cooler hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-subaru3 (1‑800‑782‑2783).
Recall number 10V196000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Subaru Outback stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2010 Subaru Outback?
94 of 360 owner complaints about the 2010 Subaru Outback (26%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the 2010 Subaru Outback?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Subaru Outback?
There is 1 recall and 34 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Subaru Outback
Headlights 37CVT failure 24Shudder 18Check engine light 15Adaptive cruise 11Hesitation 11Airbag light 10Brake failure 10Power steering loss 10Transmission failure 10Loss of power 8Jerking 6Sudden acceleration 6Grinding brakes 5Overheating 5Pulling 5Warning lights 5
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