Subaru Outback

"clutch pedal movement was rough, then clutch started to slip"

"The Subaru outback 3.6 R has problems with the engine burning oil. I bought the car and it only had 30,000 miles but I immediately had to begin adding oil to it. After about 3 to 5 years, I was driving down the road and I felt like someone had rear-ended me. All the lights in the dash came on. The dealer told me that I needed a new transmission. The car had less than 100,000 miles on it. After trying various things, I figured out that if I use premium gas, premium fluids like Amsoil, and I do not let the oil get low at all, I dont seem to have the problem. If the oil gets down even a quarter of a quart the bang will return."

""Had parked vehicle for 15 min and when I started the car it began jerking. Tried turning on and off. Drove some and vehicle continued jerking and all lights came one dashboard. Car manual suggested car could still be driven. Was traveling and luckily found dealership within 20 miles. They ran diagnostics and all codes related to transmission valve body. They were able to get parts and complete repair in about 25 hours. Friendship Subaru, Beckley, WV.""

""Lots of wobbling, squeaks and instability behind the front wheels when driving on bumpy roads.""

"It felt loose and needed rear bushings."

"Some vibration at 70 mph and dealership said bushings needed replacement."

"Due to age and normal wearneeded to replace the air con compressor and also radiator plus brakes and tires."

"The blend door actuator is failing and will not mix cool air properly into the cabin. I have declined to repair it at this time due to the difficulty of getting to the part behind the dash. I will do this myself as labor is ridiculous at the dealership."

"Car overheated due to radiator needing replacement."

"engine light came on"

"The engine was ready to throw a rod and my mechanic located a used engine with 102,000 miles. He rebuilt the replacement engine, removed my engine, and put the rebuilt one in."

""Head gasket was replaced long ago, but it seems to need replacement again at 277000 km since the engine is leaking oil again.""

"Rough from first to second"

""It started one day when driving, suddenly three different warning lights came on and it was unclear what it meant. Took it to the dealership and it turned out to be the solenoid. Good thing I didnt ignore it because if I did it would have trashed the transmission and required a new transmission""

"Started in mid 2024. Sensor was replaced immediately. No further problem"

"Was void of lubricant"

"The problem was discovered during a routine service and the joints were replaced."

"Replaced left front axle assembly."

""Temperature warning light appeared yesterday, coolant was very low. Must be caused by radiator leak or engine burning some through the gasket, car will soon be RIP since subaru repairs are so expensive.""

"This issue began October 2023. I had it towed to Subaru-Concord for repair. The head gasket blew and needed to be repaired/replaced. January 2024, I had issues with performance,lack of acceleration; was told by a mechanic friend to take it back to Subaru Concord to be repaired(#2). Then February 2024; had additional issues with performance-engine wise. Had it repaired, locally to where I was. Mechanic is friends w/a very close friend. November 2024, returning from a trip,the radiator fan broke. I sat on the side of the road for 6+ hours before AAA could tow me home. The next day, I had it towed to my mechanic team, who replaced the radiator fan. I continued to have overheating issues. Returning to my mechanic team, who recommended taking it back to Subaru-Concord for repairs, since they performed the FIRST repair in 2023. I returned to Subaru Concord for repairs. With each repair visit, I was given a loaner. I asked for the technician to email me EXACTLY what work he performed. I haven't heard him. The LAST time (March 2025)I picked up my 'repaired' Outback, I was informed for a more intensive examination was going to cost me an ADDITIONAL $1600. I, also, asked "Why does it overheat?" Their reply: "The heads are warped". Then I asked "Why are the heads warped?" Their reply: "It overheats." THAT'S A NON-ANSWER!!!! When I picked my 2011 Subaru Outback,THE LAST TIME from Subaru Concord, I queried the Service Writer what to do with the overheating issue, she said: KEEP A JUG OF WATER w/you. My OUTBACK OVERHEATED 2 IN LESS THAN 8 MILES from Subaru Concord to my home. I'm not finished resolving my issue with Subaru Concord. I DID RESOLVE MY TRANSPORTATION ISSUE. I bought my BRAND 'CUSTOM' NEW 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK in June, this year, from CAPITAL SUBARU-GREENVILLE (NC). That decision was made AFTER I spoke with a Sales agent AND the Sales Manager w/Subaru Concord. When I explained my overheating /warped heads issue and response from Service Dept with the Sales Manager, his reply was: "They're service, we're sales." My questioned him: "you don't talk to/with one another about YOUR products, good, bad, or indifferent?" His answer "Well, no." I was SO HAPPY with my 2011 Subaru Outback,which I purchased in May 2020. I have replaced the brake and suspension systems,no issues. Then the head gasket and I've had issues with its performance ever since. I, also, know dealerships want to double repair work, by NOT repairing CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME. Our motor vehicle is our SECOND most expensive item we purchase in our lives; the first being our home."

"Brakes were not tight and we needed a new caliper."

""right rear bake failure, left side worn.""

"Idle was very rough. Had to replace several fuel components and clean the "throttle body""

"There is a cd that is stuck in the cd player. It also will not play or eject. It has been stuck for 3 or more years."

"Moon roof leaks whenever I run the car through a car wash."

"It often leaks oil. We had to put a mat down under the car to protect our driveway."