2007 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 18 complaints for the 2007 Subaru Outback, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- 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 | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle jerked on various road conditions. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined that the vehicle's engine computer software was defective. The dealership could not reset the computer and could not exchange it either. Also, the dealer expressed that this was the way the vehicle was designed. This was a 2007 subaru outback 2.5 I wagon. Updated 12/05/06.
My subaru has a 2.5l engine. A subaru service center has verified the head gaskets have a severe oil leak. My car is also leaking antifreeze, my mechanic believes it is leaking from the head gaskets. I contacted subaru of america about the issue, they will not fix the problem even though they have previously had a recall on this same issue with this same size engine back in 2002. I am stuck with a $2600 repair.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Subaru Outback
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints