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2001 Subaru OUTBACK
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–120 of 120, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 11, 2000–Oct 3, 2006.

Back to 2001 Subaru OUTBACK problems & recalls
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Oct 3, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

129406

NHTSA communication ID: 10020532

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.

Source record 10020532 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

029605

NHTSA communication ID: 10016869

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016869 at NHTSA
Dec 8, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

063103

NHTSA communication ID: 10002989

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10002989 at NHTSA
Nov 12, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

170804

NHTSA communication ID: 10011874

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SLOW RETRACTION OF SEATBELTS. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 10011874 at NHTSA
Mar 10, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

031004

NHTSA communication ID: 10006827

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IMMEDIATE STOP SALE ORDER FOR POSSIBLE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MISLOCATION THAT COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES.

Source record 10006827 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01

NHTSA communication ID: 10006814

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 10006814 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

99

NHTSA communication ID: 10006149

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONER.*MR

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.

Source record 10006149 at NHTSA
Jan 15, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

041104

NHTSA communication ID: 10006338

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER STEERING HOSE - NEW STYLE. *TT

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.

Source record 10006338 at NHTSA
Apr 15, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

127903

NHTSA communication ID: 10001724

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10001724 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

94

NHTSA communication ID: 10000639

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000639 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WWF89

NHTSA communication ID: 631499

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *SLC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 631499 at NHTSA
Jan 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1510501

NHTSA communication ID: 631748

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 631748 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1510401

NHTSA communication ID: 626953

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF RACK/CROSSBAR WIND NOISE. *YH

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 626953 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

186901

NHTSA communication ID: 623118

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *JB

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 623118 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616344

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE HOUSING. *TT

Source components: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM.

Source record 616344 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616335

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR POSSIBLE LOOSE BOLTS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR CASE COVER. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.

Source record 616335 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616334

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THREE FUEL HOSES. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

Source record 616334 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616332

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON INSPECTING INLET HEATER HOSE. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE.

Source record 616332 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WWB85

NHTSA communication ID: 619263

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE THE INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THE INLET HEATER HOSE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE INLET HEATER HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTALLY CUT DURING PRODUCTION. IF CUT, THE HOSE MAY EVENTUALLY LEAK ENGINE COOLANT, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.

Source record 619263 at NHTSA
Jul 11, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

107000

NHTSA communication ID: 613992

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN STATING THAT SUBARU WILL NO LONGER BE DISCONNECTING THE A/C UNIT AT THE COMPRESSOR FOR SHIPPING. THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT THE LARGE ENGINE COVER USED ON THE H6 ENGINE, TO BE RELEASED LATER THIS YEAR, DOES NOT PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO THE A/C COMPRESSOR CONNECTOR. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 613992 at NHTSA