1999 SUBARU Outback

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 1999 SUBARU Outback

Recall Date Component Summary
2001-06-25 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2001. 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.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 SUBARU Outback

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 body & frame
2011-05-12
2011-05-12 transmission
2011-05-12 suspension
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

111 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 SUBARU Outback

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Date Component  
2016-07-15 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10885130
2016-06-09 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10873355
2014-02-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10564122
2013-02-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10496771
2011-07-11 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
ODI Number: 10411908
2011-05-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10402856
2010-12-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 10368602
2010-05-21 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10331541
2010-05-06 AIR BAGS | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10329201
2009-09-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10283295
2009-08-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10279775
2009-06-12 TIRES
ODI Number: 10273601
2009-05-18 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10269122
2009-05-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10268226
2009-02-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10259767
2008-10-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10244387
2007-12-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10210975
2007-12-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10212187
2007-09-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10202056
2007-03-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10186303
2007-01-07 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10178008
2006-12-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10175265
2006-12-15 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10176240
2006-06-29 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10161108
2006-06-26 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10160782
2006-04-28 SEATS | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 10156391
2006-02-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10151257
2006-01-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10147068
2005-11-04 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10141737
2005-11-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10141884
2005-10-03 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ODI Number: 10138373
2005-08-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10130887
2005-07-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10128220
2005-06-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10120133
2005-02-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10110732
2005-01-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10111156
2005-02-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10110652
2005-03-06 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10112604
2005-01-28 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10108188
2005-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10109480
2005-01-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10106598
2004-12-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 10105361
2004-11-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ODI Number: 10098524
2004-08-10 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10087596
2004-08-10 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10086550
2004-08-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10086492
2004-07-09 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10081658
2004-06-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10075425
2004-06-04 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
ODI Number: 10075956
2004-01-15 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10068931
2004-01-15 POWER TRAIN | SEAT BELTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SUSPENSION | TIRES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10070684
2004-04-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10066813
2004-03-17 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10063399
2004-03-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10060116
2004-03-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10060393
2004-02-20 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10058550
2004-02-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10058548
2004-01-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10055149
2004-01-23 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10054761
2003-12-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10050596
2003-10-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10044315
2003-11-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10047212
2003-11-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 10045296
2003-10-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10042992
2003-09-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 10039570
2003-09-10 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10038649
2003-08-19 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10033124
2003-08-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ODI Number: 10032904
2003-07-11 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10027307
2003-05-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10020278
2003-05-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10018547
2003-05-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10022178
2003-05-01 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10016850
2002-05-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10009361
2003-02-20 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10007852
2003-02-20 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10007850
2003-03-03 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10008359
2003-01-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10005918
2003-02-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTI
ODI Number: 10005527
2003-01-07 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10000758
2001-10-25 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 898227
2000-12-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 875893
2000-08-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 867273
2000-06-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 864510
2000-06-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 863381
2000-07-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 865108
2000-03-15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 858584
2000-02-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 856653
1999-10-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 849751
1999-12-07 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
ODI Number: 853806
1999-09-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 846962
1999-09-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 847880
1999-08-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 844613
1999-07-06 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ODI Number: 841677
1999-04-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 836382
2001-11-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 754866
2001-11-06 POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 754171
2001-09-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 752517
2001-03-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 743337
2001-03-29 POWER TRAIN | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 743253
2001-01-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 739874
2000-11-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 735555
2000-02-06 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 718397
1999-11-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 715067
1999-08-13 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 709963
1998-11-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 700777
2002-06-11 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 566057
2000-11-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ODI Number: 557752
2000-02-22 TIRES
ODI Number: 551027
1999-07-14 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 547242
1999-04-08 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 544883
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0 Investigations for 1999 SUBARU Outback

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

13 Service Alerts for 1999 SUBARU Outback

Date Description
2022-03-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

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2021-06-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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2020-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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2020-08-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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2019-05-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-11 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

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2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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2011-02-03 190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

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2007-07-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB

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1999 SUBARU Outback

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