1997 Subaru Outback review from North America
"Absolutely horrible!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gaskets.
Heads, including bad exhaust valves.
Alternator.
ABS System--wheel sensor.
Wheel bearings.
Front CV joint boots.
Front CV joints.
Struts.
Power window failure--module.
Leaks from all seals on engine--some two to three times each.
Oil pump.
Automatic transmission--failure of rear clutch solenoid.
Automatic transmission--failure of temp. sensor.
Automatic transmission--failure of main select switch.
Plug wires.
Radiator hose.
Vacuum hoses on emissions system--several.
Exhaust gas recirculation valve.
Both oxygen sensors.
Water pump.
Thermostat.
Virtually all instrument panel and dash miniature lamps.
Speedometer head.
Engine cooling fans.
Coolant temp. sensor.
Knock sensor.
Timing belt--including idler pulley.
Timing belt tensioner.
Leaks from both seals on front drive portion of transmission/differential.
Radio--total failure.
Both ball joints.
Both tie rod ends.
Front anti-sway bar broke.
Front connecting link rod broke.
Remote control failure--module.
General comments?
This has been a truly terrible car.
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| Subaru Head Gasket |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi Coupe |
| Date of Entry | 17th November, 2007 |