Complaints
247
Crashes
22
Fires
9
Injuries
11
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:16,000 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:4
#218 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:59,716 mi
Fires:1
#312 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:66,687 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 22 | 3 | 4 | 16,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 18 | — | 1 | 59,716 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | 1 | 66,687 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 3 | — | 59,724 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 82,443 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 8 | — | 1 | 30,911 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 172,308 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 116,270 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 6 | — | — | 90,011 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 6 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 88,898 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 138,998 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 3 | — | 63,600 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Avg Miles
16,000
Automatic Transmission
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,716
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,687
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,724
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,443
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,911
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
172,308
Tires:Tread/Belt
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,270
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,011
Suspension:Rear
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,898
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,600
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Subaru Outback — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Subaru Outback reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Subaru Outback has 247 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Subaru Outback?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (22 complaints, avg 16,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (18 complaints, avg 59,716 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (12 complaints, avg 66,687 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Subaru Outback?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,194 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Subaru Outback include 22 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 5 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Subaru Outback as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Subaru Outback?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Outback reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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