2000 Subaru Outback

● Typical for this model

2000 Subaru Outback
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2000: 207 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1995	2
1996	46
1997	79
1998	127
1999	111
2000	207
2001	171
2002	143
2003	93
2004	90
2005	273
2006	276
2007	129
2008	226
2009	105
2010	359
2011	649
2012	290
2013	295
2014	208
2015	505
2016	639
2017	917
2018	803
2019	1029
2020	890
2021	291
2022	453
2023	85
2024	89
2025	65
2026	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE DEATH

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I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF ALL WILDERNESS TIRES ON MY VEHICLE.( DOT NUMBER: ? TIRE SIZE: P22560R/16 )

NHTSA ODI report, 20000830

TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO KNOWN OBJECTS HIT. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TO VIRGINIA IN HOT WEATHER. TIRE WAS SHREDDED LEAVING LITTLE TIRE ON WHEEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000822

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4%

4% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030714 — suspension

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,

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

Campaign 03V153000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

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.

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.

Campaign 13E065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for tires issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 13E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 03V153000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 2025 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Subaru Outback reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Subaru Outback is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Outback?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Outback have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.