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2009 Subaru Outback — Known Issues & Recalls

13 Recalls110 Owner Complaints12 Categories Affected
110
Total Complaints
13
Open Recalls
1
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries

Complaints from Jan 2014 to Dec 2016

The most reported issue is air bags problems (22 complaints). 1 complaint involved crashes. 4 involved fires.

Open Safety Recalls (13)

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Feb 2020

NHTSA Campaign: 20V001000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.

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Feb 2020

NHTSA Campaign: 20V003000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.

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Feb 2020

NHTSA Campaign: 20V002000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.

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Nov 2019

NHTSA Campaign: 19V297000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Risk: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 16V358000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.

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Sep 2018

NHTSA Campaign: 18V013000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-18.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Nov 2017

NHTSA Campaign: 17V026000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-17.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Oct 2017

NHTSA Campaign: 17V014000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Sep 2018

NHTSA Campaign: 18V012000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-18.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Sep 2018

NHTSA Campaign: 18V014000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-18.

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NHTSA Campaign: 16V738000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

Risk: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.

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Oct 2014

NHTSA Campaign: 14V311000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.

Risk: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 2014 and second notifications will run through November 2014. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQK-47. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 Legacy/Outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed.

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NHTSA Campaign: 13V110000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.

Risk: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.

Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 110)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3 issues
criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 2025

Your brake pedal became extremely soft and spongy, requiring much longer distance to slow down or stop completely. Your brake warning light came on, and the dealer found brake fluid leaks in your braking system. This is a known issue affecting some 2009 Subaru Outbacks. Fixing this will likely involve locating and sealing the fluid leaks, and possibly replacing damaged brake lines or seals.

NHTSA #: 11697677
criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 2025

While driving 65 MPH, your brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the brakes didn't work, forcing you to swerve and use the parking brake to stop. Before this incident, you noticed the airbag warning light flickering on and off for weeks, and when the brake failure happened, neither the driver nor passenger airbags deployed. You also smelled gasoline coming from the engine area for several weeks before the brake failure occurred.

NHTSA #: 11655443
criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Dec 2021

Your brake pedal went all the way to the floor without stopping the car when you tried to brake, and your ABS warning light came on. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as a faulty junction box and brake lines that need replacement. This issue may be related to a known Subaru brake system recall.

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NHTSA #: 11444754
Electrical System,engine3 issues
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

Your car is bucking and chugging while driving, then stalling without warning—this happens on highways and local streets. When you're stopped or parked, the engine idles very roughly and shudders like it's about to stall, sometimes actually stalling. All your dashboard lights flash on when this happens, and the car is difficult to restart. This has been happening for 2 months, and despite multiple repair attempts by your mechanic and the Subaru dealership (including replacing a MAP sensor and wiring), the problem keeps returning within a week. The dealership may be clearing error codes without fixing the underlying issue, which creates a safety hazard, especially if the car stalls in traffic.

NHTSA #: 11414502
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2021

Your car is shutting off while you're driving at various speeds, and when it does, the check engine, traction control, and cruise control warning lights come on. Sometimes the engine won't restart right away after it shuts off. Your dealer has been notified but no root cause was identified in the available information. The fix will likely involve diagnostic testing to identify what's causing the engine to stall and the electrical/sensor signals to malfunction.

NHTSA #: 11427610
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

Your Subaru Outback is experiencing stalling issues. You previously reported this problem but are resubmitting because your original complaint wasn't properly processed. The stalling appears to be related to the electrical and engine systems working together.

NHTSA #: 11414611
Engine2 issues
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Nov 2025

Your 2009 Subaru Outback experienced a sudden loss of power while driving at 50 MPH and wouldn't accelerate past 60 MPH. Shortly after, heavy white smoke appeared in your rear-view mirror and quickly spread to the front of the vehicle, followed by flames that engulfed the entire car. You safely exited the vehicle and called 911; the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire, but your vehicle was deemed a total loss. This engine fire issue may involve fuel system components, ignition systems, or engine oil leaks that ignited under heat.

NHTSA #: 11700571
highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2021

Your engine is leaking oil from two gaskets: the head gasket started leaking at 52,000 miles and the valve cover gasket started leaking at 65,000 miles. Both gaskets will need to be replaced to stop the leaks. Fixing this will require removing these gaskets and installing new ones to seal the engine properly.

NHTSA #: 11428300
Service Brakes2 issues
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2023

Your rear brake line on the passenger side rusted through at the junction box near the rear wheel, causing you to lose about half your brake fluid while driving. This made your brakes nearly ineffective, which created a serious safety risk. Even though Subaru had recalled this issue years ago and applied a wax coating, the brake lines apparently continue to corrode and fail. The fix will likely require replacing the affected brake lines rather than just applying a protective coating.

NHTSA #: 11539095
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2021

While driving downhill, your brake pedal suddenly lost all pressure and went soft, forcing you to stop using only the handbrake. You discovered the brake master cylinder was empty with fluid pooled near the rear passenger wheel, and found severe corrosion on the brake line union block at the rear of the car. Although Subaru performed a recall repair in 2014 intended to prevent this exact problem, the corrosion and brake failure happened anyway, and Subaru has refused further repairs since the recall was marked complete. The fix will likely require replacing the corroded brake lines and union block, and possibly inspecting the entire brake system for additional corrosion damage.

NHTSA #: 11425995
Air Bags2 issues
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2026

Your airbag warning light remains on continuously. This indicates your vehicle's airbag system isn't functioning as intended and needs diagnostic evaluation to determine the underlying cause.

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NHTSA #: 11720674
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2026

Your airbag warning light is illuminated on your dashboard. This indicates a potential issue with your airbag system that needs to be diagnosed by a technician. The problem could be related to the airbag sensors, wiring, or the airbag control module itself. A diagnostic scan and potential repair or replacement of faulty components will be needed to resolve this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11717564
Electrical System2 issues
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

Your rear hatch won't lock, which is a safety concern since the vehicle can't be fully secured. This appears to be a wiring issue inside the hatch itself, and other owners have reported similar problems. The fix will likely involve inspecting and repairing or replacing the electrical wiring connections in the rear hatch locking mechanism.

NHTSA #: 11579804
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2023

Your Outback wouldn't restart after being parked, requiring multiple attempts to get it started. A tow truck mechanic and a certified mechanic both indicated that the end switch (a component that controls the starter circuit) needs to be replaced. You've scheduled a repair but haven't had it fixed yet. The fix will involve replacing the end switch component.

NHTSA #: 11518333
Air Bags,service Brakes,fuel/propulsion System1 issue
criticalAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2023

Your car stalls whenever you come to a stop, making it unsafe and undrivable. The previous owner had the catalytic converter repaired by Subaru, but the stalling problem persists. You've also experienced complete brake failure due to leaking brake lines, which you had repaired for $1,000. The stalling issue is preventing you from using the car reliably.

NHTSA #: 11501460
Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System1 issue
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

Your car is stalling unexpectedly at random times—both while driving on the highway and while stopped—and it's difficult to restart afterward. The engine runs rough for a moment after it restarts, then returns to normal, but no check engine light appears to help diagnose the issue. Because the problem occurs unpredictably and your mechanic can't reproduce it, the cause hasn't been identified yet. This creates a serious safety risk when stalling occurs in traffic or on the highway. The repair will likely require diagnostic testing to identify an electrical or fuel system component that's failing intermittently.

NHTSA #: 11329080
Power Train1 issue
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

You noticed a smell coming from your engine compartment and found grease leaking from the front right axle boot, which had spread onto your catalytic converter. While no fire occurred, the grease buildup on the hot catalytic converter posed a potential fire risk. The fix will likely involve replacing the damaged axle boot and cleaning the catalytic converter area.

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NHTSA #: 11678013
Seat Belts1 issue
highSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jan 2022

Both your driver's and passenger's side seat belts are not retracting properly after you release them. Your dealer has ordered parts and replaced both seat belts to fix the issue. The problem occurred at 70,198 miles on your vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11446042
Visibility/wiper1 issue
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Oct 2023

Your dashboard has become sticky and shiny, which makes it hard to see through the windshield. Subaru issued a limited recall for this issue, but your vehicle wasn't included. Even though Subaru's repair simply replaces the dashboard with an identical one, the owner believes the same problem will eventually happen again.

NHTSA #: 11551083
Air Bags,structure1 issue
mediumAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2020

Your dashboard has become very sticky and appears to be melting, a problem you've noticed worsening over the past year or more. This is a common issue with dashboard materials degrading over time due to heat and UV exposure. Fixing this typically involves either applying a protective coating, wrapping the dashboard, or replacing the dashboard panel entirely.

NHTSA #: 11364902

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