2009 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Subaru Outbacks for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Subaru Outback problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Subaru Outback Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Subaru Outback | 54 Outbacks, 10.0 months of data per Outback, average 46600 miles27 |
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2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Right lower A Pillar replaced. The Hazard Light button was not connected. |
| Apr | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Bad crank bearing, replace the entire engine with a brand new engine. Guess there were quite a few 09's with weak netal bearings. |
| May | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Outside temperature gauge needed to be replaced, and rattle in steering column fixed by realignment. |
| Jun | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Plate around gearshift. Brake module. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Turbocharger ball bearing dropped into the engine. Complete upper engine block replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Center console came apart Trunk cover screen replaced because plastic part snapped off Plastic trim on rear passenger side running board loose. Parts ordered were not the correct parts; re-order necessary. |
| Jan | 2012 | 38000 | 800 | Pads replaced, rear rotors replaced, front rotors cut Rear left passenger seatbelt stuck Sunroof gasket came off |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Replace leaking strut |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | A "humming" noise was detected at 40-45 mph during new car test drive. Driveshaft, bearings, and finally the (manual) transmission replaced under warranty. Noise was eliminated. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | A/C drain line was clogged and leaking into passenger footwell area. Dealear repaired @ no cost. |
| Dec | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Left rear wheel bearing |
| Mar | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Misfire on cylinder 2. Defective ignition coil that was installed 1/12. Worn weather strip in drivers side door. Worn Weather stripping in driver's side door. Replaced with part ordered earlier. |
| Jul | 2012 | 42300 | 40 | Both low-beam headlights burned out simultaneously, had electrical system checked for fault. No fault found, both bulbs replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Engine had a lower end rumbling noise most noticable at lower rpm and slow accel. Engine was disassambled, found crank journals scored and slightly out of round, piston skirts worn, replaced crank, main and rod bearings, pistons and rings. |
| Mar | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Noise from engine compartment area under low torque, not knocking noise but more like rumbling noise, worse with time. Dealer has not been able to locate the source. Drivetrain? |
| Jul | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | Runble noise coming from engine area, most noticable during low RPM accel. Engine was removed and disassembled; cylinders were out of round and case warped. Short block was replaced. The rumbling noise has diminished. |
| Jan | 2012 | 72000 | 40 | Aux output in front and rear did not work. Two fuses were blown after the GPS had been plugged in. Fuses replaced, electric diagnosed and was good. Have to see what happens when the GPS is plugged in again. |
| Feb | 2013 | 100700 | 20 | Replaced alternator belt |
| May | 2013 | 104000 | 200 | Replaced pads, first time on this car. |
| Subaru Outback in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Computer software upgrade |
| Jul | 2012 | 38000 | 162 | center console electrical circuit failed. AC fan and console lights. |
| Jan | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | replaced bushings and one strut |
| Apr | 2012 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Door Gasket eroded dealer excepted original repair order and analysis of defect. They ordered replacement part but on return no record of original visit a year earlierr, claim not under warrenty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 75000 | 1250 | Replaced rotors and pads at 78,000. Tires were also done and included in the repair cost |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Had to get the TPS tire pressure sensor re-set. IT WAS ON WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. then discovered defective wheel, and they took one of another outback and replaced it and reset the TPS. NO OTHER PROBLEMS. | |
| Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | Front passenger door switch failed - wouldn't stay in place on the frame and would lose contact when the door was closed, leaving the door open light on even though the door was closed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 19500 | 0 | Front end alignment |
| Jul | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Sounds like pipes rattling in the roof when the car is driving in excess of 40 mph and there is a cross wind. Subaru dealer placed sound dampners in roof per TSB, but it did not help. |
| Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 28500 | 750 | Cabin odor noticed when engine was hot and thought to be a fluid leak. Tech said no leaks but there was some residue around exhaust shroud which is underneath cabin air intake. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 18020 | 415 | Driver's door ajar indicator lit up on dash even though door was latched. Indicator light flashed on and off along with interior lights |
| Apr | 2011 | 21740 | 0 | While on vacation, the traction control light came on and cruise light started flashing so went to nearest Subaru dealer. Dealer promptly replaced the oil pressure sensor which fixed the problem. |
| Apr | 2013 | 48340 | 250 | Clunky shift when cold. Flushed tranny. |
| May | 2013 | 48980 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | A piece of paint bubbled up and chipped off the left side protective door trim molding (not from being hit or from a rock, etc.). The strip was replaced under manuf. warranty. |
| Feb | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Noticed "bouncing" & loud "squeaking" noises when going over even small bumps. Inner tie rod needed to be replaced. Helped somewhat but another trip was needed as similar problem existed or returned; reported as a separate trip (stabilizer bar +). Car continued to "bounce" when going over bumps & a squeak or strained noise occurred at same time. The manuf. replaced "stablizer lk f, rub bush stab, both stablizier bar busings/brackets/link R & R." Not sure what to check above. Car would not turn over or start one morning. Later, was able to start after several attempts. Manuf. couldn't find anything wrong & so far, problem has not recurred. |
| Nov | 2011 | 89500 | 333 | Loud, high-pitched "squealing" noise. Suspected brakes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 124000 | 315 | Replace L rear wheel bearing |
| Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | The floor heating vents are undersized for the Subaru. On cold days (I live in Wisconsin), the cabin can be warm but my feet and legs are cold. I was told that the low air flow from the floor vents is due to the design. The floor does warm up eventually. |
| May | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Leak from left axle side O-ring and axle seal. Replaced left axle retainer O-ring and axle seal under warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 31500 | 0 | Replaced drivers side visor, which would "flop" and not stay positioned. |
| Sep | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Outside temperature gauge "sticks". New sensor ordered. |
| Oct | 2011 | 32700 | 0 | The outside temperature indicator was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | brake pedal noise on removing pressure from pedal- ? malfunctioning booster |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | brake booster pump replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | nav DVD drive needed replacing as well as some connections |
| Mar | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | TPMS and VDC light on dash |
| Sep | 2012 | 59000 | 0 | ignition coil cracked, misfiring |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Rattle in dash |
| Feb | 2011 | 27500 | 0 | Leaking water pump was replaced under warrantty Brakes grate on moderate to hard stops, especially when hot. Was told it is normal by 2 different dealer repair shops after their examination of the complaint. |
| Jul | 2012 | 47300 | 0 | Seat belt wouldn't retract - repaired Plastic seat base housing the power seat device kept popping out - the clip to hold it in place failed and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Headlights were adjusted to low from factory. Subaru dealer would not repair. I did the work myself. |
| Nov | 2010 | 62000 | 212 | Repaired rear brakes. New pads and turned rotors. |
| Dec | 2011 | 91000 | 0 | I had to change an axle due to a torn inner CV boot. I replaced it with a non-Subaru axle. It was from A1 Cardone. Feburary 2012: I am going to replace it again because of vibrations from the axle from time to time. |
| Jan | 2012 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 5980 | 0 | driver's door latch misaligned - dealer adjusted |
| Jul | 2010 | 9500 | 0 | a/c not very cold. Drained .3KG, added dye and .43KG. Temp went from 60F before to 42F after. A/C still not very cold, but "that's as good as they get". |
| Apr | 2011 | 13640 | 0 | Driver's side sun visor strap tore at one end. Part ordered by dealer after quick inspection - took about 2 weeks to arrive, 1.5 hours to change and change from winter to summer tires (both mounted already) |
| May | 2011 | 13940 | 0 | Armrest cover latch broken - replaced cover |
| Nov | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | fender molding (plastic) clip broken leaving gap between molding and body. Part ordered for replacement next week. wheel arch molding clip came loose. Bumper and fender cover had to be removed to re-attach clip. Dealer covered cost as only just out of warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Subaru Outback 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 48500 | 0 | Excessive wear on suspension bushes leading to noise when driving over bumps. Bushes replaced under warranty. Carried out at same time as 48,000 mile service. |
| Jun | 2011 | 53000 | 0 | O/S/F pad seized and trailing on disc - after driving, that wheel would heat up and brake start squealing when not applied. Discs replaced and labour covered under warranty. I paid for replacement pads as wear item. |
| May | 2012 | 74700 | 256 | Wheel bearing gone - hub replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 94000 | 0 | Drop links needed replacing as bushes worn out |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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