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2009 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1374316
Internal NHTSA #	10981320
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2009
File date	20/03/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The head gaskets on my vehicle have developed leaks at just over 80,000 miles. This is a frequent (and known) problem with the head gaskets on this vehicle. All subaru-specific mechanics, many owners of this model and even subaru dealership employees have expressed knowledge of high failure rates for this head gasket at approximately 80-100k mile intervals. This is way shorter life than should occur and results in a $2000 or greater cost of repair (in my case, $3200!). Subaru has been aware of this defect on previous models and even had class action suits resulting in recalls for previous generation outbacks yet have not addressed the defect.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80100
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SEBASTOPOL, CA
VIN pattern	4S4BP66C297XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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