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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:88,194 mi
#214 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Avg mileage:26,008 mi
#313 complaints
SUSPENSION
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 19 | — | — | 88,194 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 14 | — | — | 26,008 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | 1 | — | 180,787 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 12 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 4 | — | 46,692 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | 52,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 1 | 1 | 61,349 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 29,489 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 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 | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 195,525 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 110,805 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | 2 | — | 27,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 98,830 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 95,602 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | — | 1 | 88,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | 1 | — | 165,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 3 | — | — | 155,490 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | 29,010 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 75,242 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 75,242 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 64,310 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | 2 | — | 59,500 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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