Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Subaru Outback
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Subaru Outback has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 170 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 #04V128000 SUBARU/CRUISE CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V153000 SUBARU/REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V282000 SUBARU/TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 26 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 22 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints
Of the 170 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 170 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Subaru Outback has an average reliability rating based on data from 170 complaints and 4 recalls. Complaints are notably spread across several components, with fuel system issues being the most common, closely followed by problems with brakes and power train. The number of complaints and recalls suggests a need for attention but not a disturbing frequency of severe issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Suspension | 80,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor leaks
- Unresponsive throttle
- Unusual brake noises
- Transmission slipping
- Rear-end instability
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Subaru Outback at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.