10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,758 miles

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problem #4

Jan 092022

Outback

  • miles
Driving down the freeway, snowy conditions, going roughly 50 mph in a straight line, no curves or turns in sight, hit a very small hump in the road and suddenly I found myself sideways from what seems like a rear steer situation, i corrected as best i could and luckily i was in the only section of the road that didn't have a wall, ended up backwards in a shallow ditch. No immediate damage noted, I was able to drive away, but confidence with driving in snowy and icy conditions has been severely diminished (been driving in snow and ice for 20+ years). My previous vehicle, 1988 chevy s10 was WAY more reliable in the snow that this thing. I have since felt this car try and "kick out" while going well under the speed limit but in slightly icy conditions. The only reason I can think that this hasnt happened again is due to myself being aware of the isssue, new struts and brand new $600 dollar tires i recently purchased. This is a huge issue, and Subaru needs to own up to it, I know i'm not the only one who's experienced this.

- Glendale , CO, USA

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problem #3

Feb 182018

Outback

  • 30 miles
... inner-right front constant velocity joint perched, directly over the starboard side exhaust, cooks the cv boot, causing it to fail, scattering grease which subsequently flashes on the exhaust directly below, inducing an engine bay fire - a.S. joseph

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 012017

Outback

  • 138,000 miles
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 Subaru on this site. www.smart-service.com/blog/2010/02/Subaru-head-gasket-will-Subaru-pay-for-repair

- Kill Devil Hills, NC, USA

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problem #1

Apr 142011

Outback 4-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
I have had two wheel bearings replaced. Front passenger at 65,000 and rear passenger at 73,000. This vehicle has not been in any accidents or treated badly. Subaru's in the past have had recalls on this part. I think there is an ongoing issue with this that should be investigated.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

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