Complaints
94
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:106,606 mi
#26 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:79,830 mi
#36 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Avg mileage:122,203 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 106,606 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 79,830 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 122,203 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 213,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 176,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — |
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