The vehicle dossier US · 2001
2001 Subaru
OUTBACKProblems & recalls
171 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 40 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 171 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
72,000 miles is the median among 100 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 30,000–106,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
4 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 13E065000
Reported concern
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
Read campaign 13E065000 at NHTSAVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLESCampaign 04V128000
Reported concern
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Manufacturer campaign: WWQ-01
Read campaign 04V128000 at NHTSASUSPENSION:REARCampaign 03V153000
Reported concern
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Manufacturer campaign: WWM-96
Read campaign 03V153000 at NHTSAPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 02V282000
Reported concern
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Manufacturer campaign: WWK-94
Read campaign 02V282000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
120 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
Subaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru service article locator.NHTSA ID 11025796
Subaru service article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11025796 at NHTSASubaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru service article locator.NHTSA ID 11025789
Subaru service article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11025789 at NHTSA15-130-08RThis bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.NHTSA ID 11024867
This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024867 at NHTSA15-308-23RThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent …NHTSA ID 11024869
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024869 at NHTSASubaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru tech tips newsletter article locator.NHTSA ID 11024863
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024863 at NHTSASubaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru tech tips newsletter article locator.NHTSA ID 11024859
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024859 at NHTSA07-236-25This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.NHTSA ID 11024858
This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024858 at NHTSA07-233-25RThis Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.NHTSA ID 11024857
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024857 at NHTSA15-219-18RThis bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.NHTSA ID 11023524
This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11023524 at NHTSA10-105-25RThis bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.NHTSA ID 11023505
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11023505 at NHTSA07-233-25This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.NHTSA ID 11023500
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11023500 at NHTSA15-266-20RThis Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.NHTSA ID 11022331
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11022331 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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