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Subaru Outback 2001 Power Train Problems

23 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2001 Subaru Outback - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V282000Reported October 30, 2002 - 172,564 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 172,564 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes38Fuel and Propulsion System32Engine26Suspension20Vehicle Speed Control17Vehicle Structure15
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.