2001 SUBARU Outback

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

4 Recalls for 2001 SUBARU Outback

Recall Date Component Summary
2013-11-29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja’s, Outback’s and Legacy’s. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.

Remedy:

Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.

2004-03-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

2003-04-22 SUSPENSION:REAR

THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. 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.

2002-10-30 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE “P” (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. 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.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2001 SUBARU Outback

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Date Component  
2022-08-16 fuel system
2015-12-31
2011-12-17 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 engine cooling (radiator, water pump)

172 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2001 SUBARU Outback

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Date Component  
2006-03-14 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10154063
2005-01-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10103538
2019-05-08 STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11206351
2016-01-07 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10818691
2015-12-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10812003
2015-12-04 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10808438
2015-09-04 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10761539
2015-04-27 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10713123
2015-03-31 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10702984
2015-01-23 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10678569
2015-02-01 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10680429
2014-12-21 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10667515
2014-11-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10659840
2014-11-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10658755
2014-08-13 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10621925
2014-08-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10622302
2014-06-17 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10598864
2014-03-07 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10567874
2014-02-20 STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10565158
2013-11-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10553133
2013-10-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10549530
2013-08-19 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10536084
2013-01-29 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10495129
2012-05-18 SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10458889
2012-03-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10452188
2012-03-12 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10451137
2012-01-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10443484
2011-12-29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10441603
2011-10-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10428285
2011-07-27 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10415388
2011-05-09 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10399599
2011-01-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10378806
2011-02-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10380087
2011-01-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10379604
2011-02-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10380211
2011-01-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10376744
2010-12-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10371033
2010-12-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10369735
2010-07-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10341732
2010-02-01 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10303598
2010-01-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10300199
2010-01-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10298344
2010-01-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10298045
2009-12-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10296069
2009-12-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10295091
2009-02-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10258764
2009-01-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10255780
2008-11-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10249424
2008-12-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10251401
2008-09-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10241579
2008-07-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10236231
2008-04-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10223809
2008-02-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10217926
2008-02-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
ODI Number: 10218445
2008-02-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10217820
2008-01-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10215508
2008-01-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10215986
2007-12-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10211298
2007-12-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10210985
2007-11-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10210264
2007-10-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10204693
2007-08-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10199535
2007-08-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10200158
2007-08-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10199972
2007-02-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10182844
2007-02-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10181736
2007-02-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10182184
2007-02-07 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10181847
2006-12-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10177394
2006-11-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10176412
2006-12-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10176318
2006-03-14 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10154063
2006-02-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10150664
2006-02-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10150866
2005-11-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10142781
2005-07-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10128509
2005-06-04 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 10124215
2005-06-27 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10126653
2005-06-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10126796
2005-06-02 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10124030
2005-05-16 PARKING BRAKE
ODI Number: 10121092
2005-05-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10121731
2005-05-04 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10119851
2005-05-05 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10119949
2005-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10116656
2005-04-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10116655
2005-03-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10114093
2005-03-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10112696
2005-03-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10112626
2005-01-24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10107791
2005-02-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10109936
2005-02-16 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 10106664
2005-01-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10106756
2005-01-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10103538
2004-09-21 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ODI Number: 10094357
2004-09-15 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
ODI Number: 10091032
2004-08-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10088209
2004-06-25 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10078784
2004-05-03 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ODI Number: 10071973
2004-05-11 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10072418
2004-05-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10072644
2004-05-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST
ODI Number: 10072779
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10069493
2004-04-07 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10065746
2004-04-13 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10066091
2004-04-23 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10067720
2004-02-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10059306
2003-11-21 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10048437
2003-12-04 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10049222
2003-10-06 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 10041337
2003-09-25 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10040618
2003-11-12 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10042673
2003-10-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10041409
2003-09-06 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10037352
2003-09-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10039364
2003-09-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10037147
2003-09-10 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10037583
2003-08-08 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10032459
2003-08-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10030676
2003-06-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10024546
2003-05-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10021749
2003-05-15 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10019902
2003-04-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10016743
2003-05-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10018125
2003-04-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10016268
2003-05-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10018028
2003-05-03 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10016962
2003-05-07 TIRES
ODI Number: 10018329
2003-03-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10010279
2003-03-14 TIRES
ODI Number: 10011715
2002-05-08 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10009201
2003-02-27 TIRES
ODI Number: 10009497
2002-12-31 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10001729
2003-01-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 10003147
2003-01-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10002568
2003-01-10 TIRES
ODI Number: 10002557
2003-01-18 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10002897
2002-12-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10001077
2002-05-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 9006771
2002-11-13 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8022682
2002-07-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8013989
2002-02-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8003841
2002-02-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8003836
2002-02-11 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8003833
2002-03-15 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8005776
2002-01-14 STRUCTURE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 8002089
2003-01-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10002900
2001-09-13 TIRES | TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 896268
2001-08-22 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 894915
2001-05-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 887459
2001-05-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 887354
2001-06-26 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 891260
2002-08-13 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 765590
2002-07-23 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 764634
2002-07-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 764455
2002-06-11 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ODI Number: 762933
2002-06-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 762723
2002-03-06 TIRES
ODI Number: 759004
2002-02-26 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 758689
2002-01-28 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 757429
2002-01-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 756943
2002-01-26 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 757370
2002-01-12 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 756745
2001-11-22 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 754807
2001-10-20 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 753458
2001-08-20 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 750785
2001-06-02 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 746298
2001-04-30 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 744755
2001-04-15 TIRES | TIRES
ODI Number: 744090
2001-03-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 742080
2002-08-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 567184
2001-05-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 561254
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0 Investigations for 2001 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.

58 Service Alerts for 2001 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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2021-01-12 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

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2021-01-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

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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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2021-01-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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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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2020-08-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.

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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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2018-10-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2018-10-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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

2018-10-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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

2018-10-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2018-10-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2016-04-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

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2016-04-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

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2016-04-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

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2015-06-17 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the

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2015-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the

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2013-05-22 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr

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2013-05-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr

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2016-09-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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2016-11-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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2005-09-09 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT

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2003-04-15 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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

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2004-11-12 150000 SEAT BELTS

SLOW RETRACTION OF SEATBELTS. *TT

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2004-03-10 183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

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

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2004-03-01 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP. *TT

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2000-07-11 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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 R

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2002-04-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *SLC

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2000-12-01 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

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 PROD

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2015-07-06 351130 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE

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2001-07-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *JB

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2004-02-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONER.*MR

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2014-01-15 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED

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2006-10-03 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB

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2001-11-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF RACK/CROSSBAR WIND NOISE. *YH

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2002-12-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT

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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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2012-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS

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2012-12-11 105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY.

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2006-11-08 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH H-6 3.0L ENGINES. *KB

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2007-07-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB

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2004-01-15 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

POWER STEERING HOSE – NEW STYLE. *TT

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2001-01-01 017600 STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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

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2001-01-01 151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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

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2001-01-01 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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

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2001-01-01 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

INFORMATION ON INSPECTING INLET HEATER HOSE. *TT

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2002-01-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2001 SUBARU Outback

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