2000 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 2000 Subaru Outback, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 subaru outback. The vehicle would jerk when idling. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was a delay and the vehicle would jolt forward. The dealer stated that internal transmission parts failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. At 64,000 miles, the contact smelled rotten eggs when driving 35 MPH. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter.
The head gaskets and catalytic converter went out on my 2000 subaru in february and april 2004 respectively. Subaru paid for the head gaskets under warranty; however, it was not under a recall and refused to pay for the catalytic converter. Had it happened 3 months later, it would not have been covered under warranty at that time. I even mentioned that I thought that the two were related.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Subaru Outback
- Tires 32 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints