2008 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2008 Subaru Outback, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Unknown why car sparked & ignited. Car was driven to grocery store 5min away then sat for approx. 2hrs before catching fire.
Vehicle started running bit rough while idling at intersection; upon acceleration, check engine light and other instrument lights started flickering and car stalled. Restarted normally.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Subaru Outback
- Air bags 104 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints