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Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Vibration or Shudder on Acceleration

    A vibration or shudder may be noted on acceleration. If the transmission torque converter is suspected a revised part is available to correct this concern.

  • Cooling System Problems Cause Head Gasket Failure

    The head gasket has a high failure rate due to cooling system problems. Subaru is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty to 8 years/100k miles on many vehicles.

  • Subaru Front O2 Sensor Recall

    The front oxygen (air fuel ratio) sensor element may develop a crack, causing the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Subaru has recalled certain models to replace sensors that may fail. The Subaru service program number is WXW-80, this is not a government mandated recall.

2008 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Subaru Outback Front Instrument Panel Electrical Problems

    2008 SUBARU OUTBACK, 100, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster

    I have a 2008 Subaru Outback with just over 100k miles. For the past year or so, the instrument panel that controls the radio/cd and climate has had intermittent power problems. Symptoms are flas..

  • Subaru Outback 2008 Subaru Outback Tire Pressure

    2008 SUBARU OUTBACK, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 105, 000 MILES

    related to tires, pressure

    The tire pressure light comes on - often after driving 8 - 10 miles. Then, it will go off for a while - then it will go on again. I check the pressure in all 4 tires - says it is OK. I calle..

  • Subaru Outback P0420 Check Engine Light

    2008 SUBARU OUTBACK, 2.5L, 4 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Hi all, I want to get a wiring diagram of the oxygen sensor and coolant sensor since I want to test out these parts. I need to know where to put the leads of the volt meter? also, want to..

  • Subaru Outback 2008 Subaru Outback Wheel Damage

    2008 SUBARU OUTBACK

    related to tires, symptoms, damage

    Tires and Wheels problem 2008 Subaru Outback 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic I scuffed the front alloy wheel rather badly, leaving a black mark and scrazing. Is it possible to get his mar..

2008 Maintenance and Repair