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2006 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Subaru Outback has 11 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Subaru Outback

Speed Control
71
Airbags
37
Electrical
34
Suspension
31
Engine
23
Other
17
Brakes
14
Powertrain
12
Steering
12
Fuel System
11
Tires
6
Wheels
4
Lights
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 15, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut-of...
Jul 10, 2019FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMI...
Dec 22, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE WAS DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS. SHE WAS DRIVING T...
Apr 6, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKIN...
Dec 16, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IN TRAFFIC. CANNOT REV ENGINE OR MAINTAIN SPEED ABOVE 600 RPM/5 M...
Dec 3, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSAME SYMPTOM HAPPENED TWICE: ONCE JUST AFTER STARTING FROM A SERVICE AREA ON THE INTERSTATE, THE SEC...
Oct 31, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEHAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. ALL OF SUDDEN, ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONSIVE AND LOST OF POWER. CHECK ENGIN...
Oct 26, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRIVING 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I TURNED CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS SOON AS THE CRU...
Oct 25, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE IN MY SUBARU OUTBACK (WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL C...
Nov 28, 2008FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE ...
Jun 6, 2007FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN COLDER WEATHER, HE SMELLS...

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