Complaints
207
Crashes
18
Fires
6
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:88,194 mi
#214 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:26,008 mi
#313 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:180,787 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 19 | — | — | 88,194 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 14 | — | — | 26,008 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | 1 | — | 180,787 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 12 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 4 | — | 46,692 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 52,200 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | 1 | 1 | 61,349 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 29,489 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 68,338 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 78,270 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | 20,903 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 195,525 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Gasoline Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,194
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,008
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,787
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,500
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,692
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,200
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,349
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,489
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,338
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,270
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,903
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
195,525
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Subaru Outback — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Subaru Outback reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Subaru Outback has 207 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Subaru Outback?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (19 complaints, avg 88,194 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (14 complaints, avg 26,008 mi); Suspension Failures (13 complaints, avg 180,787 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 2001 Subaru Outback?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,686 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Subaru Outback include 18 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 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 2001 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 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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