2000 Subaru Outback
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.
- Complaints
- 207
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 207 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 277 |
| 2007 | 129 |
| 2008 | 226 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 360 |
| 2011 | 652 |
| 2012 | 292 |
| 2013 | 297 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 509 |
| 2016 | 642 |
| 2017 | 918 |
| 2018 | 813 |
| 2019 | 1,034 |
| 2020 | 899 |
| 2021 | 296 |
| 2022 | 465 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 103 |
| 2025 | 81 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
21% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Clutch and flywheel caught fire while driving on the freeway. Car has 36000 miles on it and is serviced by the dealer regularly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-23
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.
Tires
14% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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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, 2000-08-30
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, 2000-08-22
Suspension
12% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing rear and stabilizer bar.
Vehicle speed control
7% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-07-14Suspension03V153000 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…
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…
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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline13E065000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 03V153000 · Suspension
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- 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 power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Outback have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.