What are the problems with a 2002 Subaru Outback?
The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks. “The road noise when driving this car is incredible. The sound of air is so loud when you are driving – it seems like the windows are open when they are not”
What kind of reliability does a Subaru Outback have?
Learn more about car Reliability. The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2002 Subaru Outback owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
How many times has the Subaru Outback been recalled?
The 2002 Subaru Outback has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA. Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers.
What kind of paint does a Subaru Outback have?
Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust. “Black trim including around the trim on side mirror connected to A pillar and around the top of windows are all faded or flaked off showing the ugly grayish flat black plastic.
Where does the vibration come from in a Subaru Outback?
Car has a vibration and stuttering noise that seems to come from the rear half of the car. I first noticed it after driving in the mountains and on some dirt roads. It only happens when the car is accelerating from a stop and the noise and vibration stops at 10 miles per hour.
Why does my Subaru Outback shudder when backing up?
Shuddering when coming to a stop, backing up, or accelerating above 2000rpm from slower speeds. Replaced torque convertor for $1200. Mileage is now at 125k and problem is happening again. If this costs more than $500 to fix this time we’re scrapping the Subaru and going back to CR-V!!
Why does my Subaru Outback not turn on?
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Outback won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
What kind of audio system does a Subaru Outback have?
The H6-3.0 VDC comes with Subaru’s stability control system, called Vehicle Dynamics Control, as well as leather seating and an impressive McIntosh 11-speaker audio system. Thanks to the AWD system, the Subaru is sure-footed on both dry and wet roads.
How much cargo can a Subaru Outback hold?
In wagon form, the Outback can hold about as much cargo as an SUV; with the rear seats folded down, 68.6 cubic feet of cargo can be stored. In 1999, people complained that the Outback didn’t have enough power.
Are there any issues with the 2015 Subaru Outback?
The upside to that is many of the issues reported with the 2015 Outback are not of the same calibre as previous years issues. Instead of problems with excessive oil consumption and transmission, there were a lot of issues with interior accessories like radios not working or Bluetooth not connecting.
How long has the Subaru Outback been in production?
Even though as we said the Outback has been in production since 1994, we’ll simply focus on models from 2005 to the present. Any further back than 15 years and you’re courting danger with potential problems that could arise from a vehicle that old.