2004 SUBARU OUTBACK
11 recalls, 108 complaints - 132 TSBs
20V001000 Jan 2, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawai... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact ... Read more
20V003000 Jan 2, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa,... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assista... Read more
20V002000 Jan 2, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbi... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assista... Read more
16V358000 May 25, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Su... Read more
16V361000 May 25, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Or... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not... Read more
16V359000 May 25, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentu... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Not... Read more
15V323000 May 28, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owne... Read more
14V763000 Dec 1, 2014
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been ... Read more
13E065000 Nov 29, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermark... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
04V128000 Mar 16, 2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AN... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
03V303000 Aug 20, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE OR OUT OF POSITION FUEL FILLER HOSE CLAMP.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP ON THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Complaint Statistics
108 total complaints
16 crashes 6 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 24 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 17, 2020
Incident date: Oct 17, 2020
AUTOZONE SOLD ME (VIA WARRANTY EXCHANGE) AFTERMARKET BRAKE PADS THAT SUPPOSEDLY WERE THE SAME PART #D929 AS THE BRAKE PADS AUTOZONE HAD PREVIOUSLY SOLD ME AND WAS REPLACING UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PADS THAT THEY PROVIDED TO ME TODAY AS WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS WERE TOO LARGE FOR THE BRA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jan 13, 2016
I GET CARDS,I CALL,I GET LETTERS ,I CALL DOESN'T MATTER WHO SENDS THEM,YOU OR SUBARU DEALER ,TELLING ME I NEED TO HAVE AN AIRBAG SWAPPED OUT AS BEING DEFECTIVE,AND ME TELLING YOU I DO NOT HAVE THE CAR ANYMORE,IT WAS PICKED UP BY AN AUCTION HOUSE BUT IT NEEDED ALOT DONE TO IT SO THEY MAY HAVE SCRAPPE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 25, 2018
Incident date: May 24, 2018
PURCHASED THIS CAR LISTED IN IAA WEBSITE AS HAVING $68,000.00 MILES, THIS WEEK MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAD $220,000.00 MILES. I JUST CHECKED CARFAX UNFORTUNATELY THAT IS A ODOMETER ROLLBACK.
AIR BAGS
May 9, 2018
Incident date: Aug 24, 2016
NOTIFICATION OF AIRBAG PASSENGER FRONT RECALL.
AIR BAGS
Mar 23, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
2004 SUBURBAN OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
SUSPENSION
Mar 1, 2018
Incident date: Feb 21, 2018
EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY FRONT END RUST AS PER BODY SHOP BUMPER REPLACEMENT.
AIR BAGS
Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Oct 30, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. NOT ABLE TO GET ACCESS TO REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. ON WAITLISTS AT 2 LOCAL SUBARU DEALERS.
AIR BAGS
Sep 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN JULY 2016..I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE INFORMED BY MAIL WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR BY MY LOCAL SUBARU DEALER. IT'S 14 MONTHS LATER AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY FURTHER NOTICE. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS HAS BEEN HANDLED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND STIL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jun 17, 2017
THE CAR WILL BE OPERATING PROPERLY AT SPEED ON LOCAL ROADS (30MPH OR SO) WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE WILL GO TO A FAST IDLE AND THE GAS PEDDLE LOSES ALL EFFECTIVENESS. STOPPING THE CAR AND RESTARTING IT HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM THE THREE TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 18, 2017
Incident date: Oct 2, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU MONTHS AGO AND HAVE THEY HAVE STILL NOT CONTACTED ME TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. SINCE I WAS ADVISED NOT TO ALLOW A PASSENGER IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO USE MY VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS
Dec 13, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING HANDLED IN A TIMELY MANNER. I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2016, AND AM STILL WAITING! IT IS EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN WILL THIS BE RESOLVED?
AIR BAGS
Nov 9, 2016
Incident date: Jul 8, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: I WAS NOTIFIED IN JULY 2016. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU OR THE DEALER THAT THE PART HAS BECOME AVAILABLE. I HAVE CALLED BOTH SUBARU AND THE DEALER. I HAVE WAITED THREE MONTHS, THAT IS TOO LONG .
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V361000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 17, 2016
Incident date: Oct 17, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V361000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 17, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: Jul 22, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL IN JULY OF 2016. THERE HAS BEEN NO EFFORT BY THE MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE A REMEDY IN THE FORM OF THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. THE RECALL NOTICE STATED I SHOULD NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE RECALL WORK IS COMPLETE. THIS IS AN UNRE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 7, 2016
Incident date: Aug 22, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" RECEIVED A LETTER TELLING ME THE AIR BAGS ARE GOING TO BE REPLACED, "DO NOT LET PASSENGERS USE THE SEAT", NO DATE FOR REPLACEMENT, NO PARTS IN STOCK, DOES THIS ABSOLVE THE COMPANY OF ANY LIABILITY? CANT TAKE ANY TRIPS WITH MORE THAN 2 PASSENGERS THAT WOULD HAVE TO SIT IN THE REAR SEA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 29, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: REMEDY NOT TO DRIVE CAR WITH PASSENGERS UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE IS ONE THAT HAS ME WONDERING IF I NEED TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER GETTING RID OF THE CAR AND GET ANOTHER THAT I CAN USE. CAN WE BE PROVIDED AT LEAST WITH SOME SORT OF ESTIMATION OF 'WHEN' PARTS ARE FORECASTED ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 2016
Incident date: Aug 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AND CAUSED THE SPEED TO INCREASE TO 70 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRASH INTO A TREE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CON... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Aug 3, 2016
Incident date: Aug 3, 2016
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AIR BAGS
Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
SUBARU HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON PASSENGER AIRBAGS (NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-359). THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, THERE IS NO SCHEDULE OF WHEN THEY MAY BE, AND THE VEHICLE OWNER IS INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE, UNSAFE SOLUTION. IN ADDITION, THE WEBSITE FOR INF... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 16, 2016
Incident date: Jun 15, 2016
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR I FOUND THE TOP OF THE SCISSORS JACK WAS BENT OVER, I REPLACED IT WITH A VERY GOOD JUNKYARD REPLACEMENT. LAST NIGHT I GOT A FLAT AND WHEN I JACKED UP THE CAR. THE TOP OF THE JACK BENT OVER JUST AS THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF THE GROUND. IT BENT EXACTLY THE SAME WAY AS THE ORIGINA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jul 20, 2015
I CANNOT DETERMINE IF MY VEHICLE IS ON THE TIKATA AIRBAG RECALL LIST. THE DEALER SAYS IT ISN'T. THE NHTSA SITE SAYS IT IS, THE VIN SHOWS IT ISN'T SPECIFICALLY. MY QUESTION IS IF THE 2004 OUTBACKS ARE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OR IF THE NHTSA INFO IS WRONG....PLEASE ADVISE.....UPDATED 10/02/15*BF UPD... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Jun 26, 2015
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. NOT DRIVER ERROR, NOT STUCK FLOORMAT. VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING ABOVE 7 ON THE TACHOMETER. PUSHED IN CLUTCH OF COURSE. STOPPED WITH CLUTCH IN AND VEHICLE JUST KEPT REVVING HIGHER. SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTARTED LATER. TERRIFYING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Jun 26, 2015
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. NOT DRIVER ERROR, NOT STUCK FLOORMAT. VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING ABOVE 7 ON THE TACHOMETER. PUSHED IN CLUTCH OF COURSE. STOPPED WITH CLUTCH IN AND VEHICLE JUST KEPT REVVING HIGHER. SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTARTED LATER. TERRIFYING.
AIR BAGS
Apr 14, 2015
Incident date: Apr 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 7, 2014
Incident date: Nov 17, 2014
2004 SUBARU OUTBACK: STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE WHEN COLD OUT. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH OUTBACK AND IMPREZA WRX. SUBARU RECALLED THE WRX, WHY NOT THE OUTBACKS! THIS DEFECT POSES AN EXTREME RISK FOR FIRE AND A RECALL IS NEEDED. *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 19, 2014
MY SUBARU HAS THE TAKATA AIR BAG AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. SUBARU HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MY REQUEST TO REPLACE THIS DANGEROUS, DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 6, 2014
THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION WEB SITE REFLECTS MY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AS ONE LISTED IN THE AIR BAG RECALL ALERT. CHECKING WITH MY DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER AT GOLDSTEIN SUBARU, IN ALBANY, N.Y. AND HE ASSURES ME MY VEHICLE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. LAST WEEK I SENT ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
FUEL LEAK WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPPED TO SUDDEN COLD BETWEEN 0 AND 10F. SO BAD THAT YOU CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR AS THE HEATER DRAWS IN THE FUMES (AND AT 4F YOU NEED TO USE THE HEATER). UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE FIRE IN ENGINE. CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP - APPARENTLY THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH SUBA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Oct 31, 2014
SUBARU HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MY REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIR BAG IN MY CAR. *TR
AIR BAGS
Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE REQUESTING A NATIONAL RECALL ON ALL CARS THAT HAVE OR MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAGS. *SMD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Feb 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP AND COOLANT HOWEVER, THE FAILUR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 28, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP CAR LURCHES FORWARD. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SMOOTH ACCELERATION WITH THIS VEHICLE. AFTER READING ALL OF THE OTHER INCIDENCES OF THIS AND WORSE ON THIS MODEL CAR ON THIS SITE, I WILL FILE A COMPLAINT AND DUMP THE DARN CAR. THIS WAS MY FIRST SUBARU, PURCHASED USED, ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ALSO BEGAN TO HEAR AN ABNORMAL SOUND IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE P... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 14, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD AND STRUCK A BOAT ON A TRAILER IN MY DRIVEWAY SENDING IT INTO THE SIDE OF MY HOME THE MORE I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE ENGINE ACCELERATED I EVENTUALLY ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A TREE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED THE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 14, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD AND STRUCK A BOAT ON A TRAILER IN MY DRIVEWAY SENDING IT INTO THE SIDE OF MY HOME THE MORE I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE ENGINE ACCELERATED I EVENTUALLY ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A TREE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED THE... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Jul 14, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD AND STRUCK A BOAT ON A TRAILER IN MY DRIVEWAY SENDING IT INTO THE SIDE OF MY HOME THE MORE I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE ENGINE ACCELERATED I EVENTUALLY ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A TREE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED THE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Sep 5, 2013
Incident date: Sep 5, 2013
MULTIPLE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 60,000 MILE INTERVALS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. IT SEEMS LIKE THE MANUFACTURER IS COVERING UP A VERY BAD ENGINE DESIGN AFTER LOOKING ONLINE OF VERY SAME REPORTS. I AM SURPRISED WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS IT IS NOT BEEN RECALLED OR CORRECTED. UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO COSTS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2013
Incident date: Jun 11, 2013
DRIVERS DOOR STARTED SMOKING AND FLAMING. I PULLED THE PART OF DOOR/ARMREST HOLDING THE WINDOW/MIRROR/LOCK CONTROLS AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND BLOW OUT FLAMES BEFORE FIRE SPREAD. *TR
Fire
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Feb 19, 2013
Incident date: Dec 27, 2012
2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILURE. CONSUMER ALSO SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT OF REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING, DRIVELINE, SHIFTER AND UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AN INSPECT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES AT 2:30 IN THE MORNING IN MY DRIVEWAY. WE LAST DROVE THE CAR HOME AT 10:30 THE NIGHT BEFORE, SO THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR FOUR HOURS IN COLD WEATHER (AROUND 20 DEGREES). THE DOGS STARTED BARKING AND I WOKE UP TO FIND MY CAR BURNING IN THE DRIVEWAY. FIRETRUCK CAME AROUND ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Feb 4, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES AT 2:30 IN THE MORNING IN MY DRIVEWAY. WE LAST DROVE THE CAR HOME AT 10:30 THE NIGHT BEFORE, SO THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR FOUR HOURS IN COLD WEATHER (AROUND 20 DEGREES). THE DOGS STARTED BARKING AND I WOKE UP TO FIND MY CAR BURNING IN THE DRIVEWAY. FIRETRUCK CAME AROUND ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Jul 14, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2012
FRONT AXLE FAILURE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 1, 2011
Incident date: Oct 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE ENGINE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 16, 2011
Incident date: Sep 16, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL TAPPING NOISE WHEN FIRST STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE PISTONS. THE NOISE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 9, 2011
Incident date: May 24, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WHILE THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACTS FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SHE ALSO INJURED HER ANKLE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 19, 2011
Incident date: May 15, 2011
2004 SUBARU OUTBACK LL BEAN 3.0L H6 HAS HISTORY OF INTERMITTENT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, MISFIRE (SURGING) AT HIGHWAY SPEED, NOT SLOWING DOWN WITH FOOT VISIBLY NOT NEAR GAS PEDAL OR BRAKE PEDAL, ACCELERATION IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUT TOUCHING BRAKE OR GAS PEDAL, ERRATIC IDLE. DEALERS ATTRIBUTE T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 2, 2011
Incident date: Dec 3, 2010
DURING EARLY DECEMBER 2010 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND HEARD A HUGE RATTLING NOISE. SHE PULLED OVER AND WE GOT THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE VALVE ON THE ENGINE CYLINDER GOT DAMAGED AND AS A RESULT THE VALVE STEM HAS FALLEN INTO THE CYLINDER. AS THE PISTON WAS MOVING, IT... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Oct 30, 2010
Incident date: Oct 30, 2010
OUR SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK INTO A TARGET PARKING LOT. AS HE ENTERED HE NOTICED SMOKE AND HEAT COMING FROM DRIVER'S DOOR. HE STOPPED, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AS FLAMES WERE NOW COMING FROM THE DOOR. HE CALLED THE DURHAM NORTH CAROLINA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE. INTERI... Read more
Fire
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK
132 manufacturer communications from 77 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 50 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 21 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
| 141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
TKA-20R, TKB-20R
Dec 28, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200
TKA-20R/TKB-30R/
Oct 30, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
12-249-23R
Jul 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
TKA-20R,TKB-20R,
May 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall
TKA-20R,TKB-20R,
May 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall
TKA, TKB, TKC-20
Apr 4, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall
15-302-22
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
01-167-08R
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-192-22R
Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
01-167-08R
Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R
Jun 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
WQR-53R
May 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.
WQR-53R
May 14, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.
14-22-16R
Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
01-168-09R
Jan 4, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
01-168-09R
Jan 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
03-82-18R
Aug 26, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
14-22-16R
Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
01-181-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
TKA-20R
Feb 4, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200
TKA, TKB, TKC-20
Jan 15, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200
TKA, TKB, TKC-20
Jan 15, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200
Subaru Announcem
Jan 6, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
Subaru Announcem
Jan 6, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
06-68-19R
Jul 11, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o
Subaru Tech Tips
May 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
14-22-16R
May 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
04-13-09R
Nov 13, 2018
010000 STEERING
This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.
04-13-09R
Nov 13, 2018
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
02-172-18R
Feb 6, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi
02-172-18R
Feb 6, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic
02-172-18R
Feb 6, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic
01-168-09R
Nov 16, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R
Sep 30, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
TKA-B-C
May 27, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Each phase of the expansions will address the most at risk vehicles first and is divided into
TKA-B-C
May 27, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Each phase of the expansions will address the most at risk vehicles first and is divided into
WQR53-memo
May 4, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA announced in a press conference today, the planned expansion of the airbag inflator recall to an additional 35 to 40 million vehicles from various manufacturers nationwide. We are currently assessing which of our models may be cove
01-168-09R
Apr 12, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden
01-168-09R
Apr 12, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden
01-168-09R
Apr 12, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden
WQR-53R
Apr 12, 2016
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta
WQR53
Feb 10, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those
WQR-53UM
Jan 28, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
WE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR?-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE INDUSTRY?-WIDE TAKATA RECALL SITUATI
WQR-53R
Jan 14, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ? AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL ? 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED
WQR53R
Jan 14, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
WQR?]53U
Jan 11, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
THE WQR?-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP?-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIO
WQR?]53U
Jan 11, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THE WQR?-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP?-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIO
WQR?]53U
Oct 1, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR?]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL?]48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP
WQR-53U
Oct 1, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR?]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL?-48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP
WQL-48R
Sep 25, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SEPTEMBER, 2015: ? THIS RECALL (WQL-48) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. ?
WQR-53A
Sep 25, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS CONSOLIDATING THE WQL-48 RECALL INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 RECALL.
WQR-53R
Sep 25, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"UPDATE ? SEPTEMBER 2015: SUBARU IS CONSOLIDATING TAKATA RECALL WQL-48 (14V-399) INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 (15V-323) TAKATA RECALL. THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ? AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPR
04-13-09R
Sep 18, 2015
010000 STEERING
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE
WQP-51R
Aug 24, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IM
WQL-48R
Aug 24, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING W
04-13-09R
Jul 6, 2015
351130 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE
04-13-09R
Jun 17, 2015
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
04-13-09R
Jun 17, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
WQP-51
Jan 14, 2015
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN
WQM-49R
Jan 14, 2015
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL.
WQP-51RA
Jan 13, 2015
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQM?]49 TAKATA AIRBAG LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL.
14V?-399
Dec 17, 2014
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SM06 - WQL-48
Dec 17, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE MEMO: WQL?\48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V?\399) ?C SECOND MAILING
Announcement-1
Dec 17, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Update: WQL?48 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?399) ? SECOND MAILING
SM04 - TAKATA
Dec 4, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM
Communications
Dec 4, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Updated Statement on Takata Airbags Posted
SM01
Dec 1, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQP-51
PM01
Nov 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR
PM02
Nov 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS MEMO: WQL48, WQM49 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALLS
SM02 - TAKATA
Oct 15, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR
WQM-49
Sep 26, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
WQM-49 - REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT
WQM-49
Sep 26, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATE: WQM?]49 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V?]471)
14V471
Sep 26, 2014
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WQM?49 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?471)
14V471
Sep 26, 2014
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
WQM?49 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?471)
WQL-48R
Sep 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
WQL-48R
Sep 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
WQL-48R - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT
WQM-49
Sep 1, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
14V471
Sep 1, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Regional Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
WQL-48R
Aug 25, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT
WQL48Ra
Aug 25, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
SM04
Aug 15, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER - WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL
14V?]399
Aug 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SM02 - WQL-48
Aug 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATE: WQL?]48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V?]399)
WQL-48
Aug 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT
14V399
Aug 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Update: WQL?48 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?399)
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SUBARU OUTBACK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUBARU OUTBACK across all model years (1995, 2023).
199
Total Recalls
12,297
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
635
Reported Crashes
144
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
SUBARU OUTBACK - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 108 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 131 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 122 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 543 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 408 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 1,128 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 1,284 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 986 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,106 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 770 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 642 | View |
| 2014 | 10 | 276 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 406 | View |
| 2012 | 16 | 367 | View |
| 2011 | 16 | 855 | View |
| 2010 | 18 | 466 | View |
| 2009 | 13 | 142 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 281 | View |
| 2007 | 8 | 182 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 404 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 354 | View |
| 2004 (current) | 11 | 108 | |
| 2003 | 15 | 116 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 172 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 207 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 247 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 150 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 165 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 94 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 57 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | View |