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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.

  • Engine Oil May Leak From Camshaft/Crankshaft Front Seals

    Front engine oil leaks can develop from the camshaft seal and the crankshaft front seal . If one or more seals require replacement, it may be wise to consider replacing the timing belt as well. These seals are commonly inspected and replaced as needed as part of a timing belt service.

  • Oil Pump Seal May Leak

    The leak may develop from the oil pump seal. Our technicians prefer to use thread locker when replacing the seal to prevent the bolts from becoming loose again.

2001 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Subaru Outback Exhaust Smell In Defrost

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 21, 600, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, smell

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  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Headlights Stay On

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 22, 500 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, stay-on

    The headlights come on any time the ignition switch is on even when the light switch is in the off position. Are they supposed to do this or do I have an electrical problem or possibly the light sw..

  • Subaru Outback Heater Coil

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    I have a 01 subaru outback with 145,000 miles. Lately I have detected the smell of burnt antifreeze in the car. I believe it is time to replace the heater coil. If this is correct can I do it myself..

  • Subaru Outback Increased Rough Idling, Loss Of Power, Squealing...

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 143, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

    Increased rough idling, loss of power, squealing noise on acceleration especially hard accelerations, gas smell, and poorer gas mileage. Have replaced the knock sensor since the obd code said i..

  • Subaru Outback Kat-kat-kat Sound When Stepping On Gas And Turning.

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 134, 000 MILES

    related to general

    While accelerating, esp. Which turning, I hear a kat-kat-kat kind of sound on my 2001 Subaru Outback? What could the matter be? Thanks. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;..

  • Subaru Outback Sluggish Seat Belt.

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 134, 000 MILES

    related to safety, seat-belt, retract

    My driver's side seat belt does not retract without my coaxing it to. Is there a simple was to "energize" the retraction - maybe some WD-40 kind of spray? Thanks. @media(max-width: 960px) { ..

  • Subaru Outback Possible Coolant Leak

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 197, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Hello, it’s been awhile but I have a Subaru Outback Legacy question. So the coolant has been disappearing from the reservoir at the rate of me having to fill it about once a week/200 miles driv..

  • Subaru Outback Engine Flooded

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 2.5L, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 223, 458 MILES

    related to interior, water

    A diagnostic concluded my fuel pump needed to be replaced. I replaced both the pump and the filter and it turns over but still will not fire up. I replaced spark plugs and still nothing, sounds exa..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback AFR Senssor

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

    related to general, owners-manual

    Engine Performance problem 2001 Subaru Outback 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic Which circuit is the High circuit on and AFR sensor The wires are as follows: 2 for the heater. 2 f..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Fuel Injection Leak

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 103, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

    When I have my heat on and I am at a stop sign or in the idle mode, there is a huge smell of gas in the interior of the car. I think that it is a leak but I am not sure. Is there anything you would..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Gasoline Smell

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

    When it gets cold outside usually below (32 deg. F), the smell of gasoline is noticeable in the passenger compartment. It comes and goes. I haven't noticed a drippings of gas or oil where I park. A..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Ripped Off For Brake Repair?

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

    related to general, fraud

    Brakes problem 2001 Subaru Outback Automatic 157000 miles My ex-girlfriend and I still share the car we owned together. She recently got the brakes overhauled without running the cost pa..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Sunroof Hitting A Metal Bracket.

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

    related to body, sunroof, open

    Interior problem 2001 Subaru Outback The second sunroof sounds like it is hitting a metal bracket when I try to open it. The sunshade does the same thing. My question is how do I remove th..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Sunroof Wont Close All The Way

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

    related to body, sunroof, close

    2001 Subaru Outback i wen to close my sunroof n it stops 4 inches b4 its closed all the way, I can stil here the motor wen I try to close it @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Water Pump Removal

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 134, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    What is the best and simple way to removed a water pump. Thaks @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 AT 4:45 PM ..

  • Subaru Outback 2001 Subaru Outback Wheel Alignment

    2001 SUBARU OUTBACK, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 78, 000 MILES

    related to tires, alignment

    Yesterday 2/23/08, I was told from a tire shop that 2 of my inner tie-rods were loose and needed to be replaced. They also said I needed a wheel alignment after they replaced the tie-rods. The alig..

2001 Maintenance and Repair