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2000 Subaru Outback problems

NHTSA lists 207 complaints for the 2000 Subaru Outback, 17 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 7 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 3 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-07.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SUBARU OUTBACK.

At a glance

Complaints
207
With crash
17
With fire
5
With injury (complaints)
7
Injuries
7
Deaths
3
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
170,000
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
76

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The required sales year is missing.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN4220.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3516.9%
TIRES3014.5%
SUSPENSION2411.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL146.8%
STRUCTURE136.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC115.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM83.9%
SEAT BELTS83.9%
VISIBILITY62.9%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE15
SUSPENSIONFRONT11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCOOLING SYSTEM8
POWER TRAINCLUTCH ASSEMBLY8
STRUCTUREFRAME AND MEMBERS8
TIRESTREAD/BELT7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEXHAUST SYSTEM6
SUSPENSIONREAR6
SEAT BELTSFRONT5

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

1 recalls.

03V153000

Date: 2003-04-22. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSI (excerpt)

Consequence: IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

76 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24
EQUIPMENT23
POWER TRAIN9
ENGINE6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY4
STRUCTURE4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4

11010925

Date: 2024-11-14. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.

11009701

Date: 2024-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.

11009685

Date: 2024-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

11008282

Date: 2024-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

11008283

Date: 2024-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINKA? Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.

11008276

Date: 2024-09-26. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.

11008279

Date: 2024-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

11008280

Date: 2024-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.

11008281

Date: 2024-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.

11008267

Date: 2024-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
OUTBACK207

Same model, other years

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Other Subaru models, 2000

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