Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Subaru Outback
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Subaru Outback has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 207 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13E065000 Fuel Pump may Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V153000 SUBARU/REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CORROSION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 35 complaints
- Tires 30 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
Of the 207 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 207 complaints, owners report 7 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Subaru Outback presents notable issues with powertrain and engine cooling systems, both having high complaint rates. Additionally, rear suspension recalls in certain regions pose reliability concerns. Fuel system issues also contribute to its below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | very common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| suspension | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| tires | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 40,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 45,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Delayed gear shifts
- Frequent coolant refilling
- Excessive exhaust smoke
- Vibrations at highway speeds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Subaru Outback at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.