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2009 Subaru outback Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Subaru outback has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Subaru outback

Airbags
29
Electrical
23
Engine
12
Powertrain
10
Brakes
6
Other
5
Visibility
4
Structure
4
Tires
4
Lights
3
Steering
3
Suspension
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 2, 2025ENGINEThe contact owned a 2009 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicl...
Aug 1, 2019ENGINEBoth the head gasket and valve cover gasket are leaking oil. The head gasket started leaking at 52k...
Feb 22, 2018ENGINECATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED ONCE BACK IN 2013. THIS WEEK HAD TO REPLACE FRONT AND REAR CATALYTIC C...
Feb 22, 2018ENGINEVEHICLE WITH ONLY 105 K MILES REQUIRES NEW HEAD GASKET DUE TO LEAK.
Mar 20, 2017ENGINETHE HEAD GASKETS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE DEVELOPED LEAKS AT JUST OVER 80,000 MILES. THIS IS A FREQUENT (...
Jan 11, 2016ENGINE2009 SUBARU OUTBACK HEAD GASKET SEEPAGE. THIS ISSUE SOA HAS BEEN AWHERE OF AND SAID IT CAN BE NORMAL...
Sep 22, 2014ENGINEHEAD GASKET FAILURE ON 2009 OUTBACK WAGON WHICH AS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. *TR
Sep 5, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED T...
Feb 22, 2014ENGINESUBARU OUTBACK SPORTS 2009 MODEL, WITH NO PRIOR HISTORY PROBLEM EXCEPT THAT SUBARU RECALLED AN ELECT...
Apr 13, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. APPARENTLY, A NOT UNCOMMON PROBLEM (ENGINE BEARING). VEHICLE UNDER BO...
Jan 5, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALL...
Dec 11, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGIN JUNE OF 2009 MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2009 V6 SUBARU OUTBACK (VIN [XXX]) FROM MANCHESTER SUBA...

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