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2008 Subaru Outback Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Subaru Outback has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Subaru Outback

Airbags
93
Electrical
32
Brakes
27
Engine
13
Lights
10
Powertrain
9
Other
9
Suspension
9
Structure
6
Speed Control
6
Steering
5
Wheels
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 27, 2025POWER TRAINDue to a known manufacturing defect in the automatic transmission acknowledged in TSB 16-74-09 the d...
Feb 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine wa...
Oct 23, 2017POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSAIRBAG REPLACED AS PER RECALL, BUT NOT LONG THERAFTER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND WON'T GO OFF. AP...
Nov 10, 2016POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES SO FAR. NONE OF THE REPAIRS...
Nov 13, 2012POWER TRAIN,WHEELSI PURCHASED THE 2008 OUTBACK 2.5 LIMITED USED WITH 32K MILES. AT 41K MILES THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BE...
Apr 9, 2012POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARN...
Nov 29, 2011POWER TRAININFORMED AT SHOP WHEN GETTING OIL CHANGE THAT LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONTACTE...
Jan 1, 2009POWER TRAINCOMPLAINT FOR A 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE V...
Apr 6, 2007POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT2008 OUTBACK SUBARU - DROVE THE CAR FOR OVER 1 YEAR WITH THE TRANSMISSION JERKING INTO GEARS. I HAD...

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