2000 Subaru Outback Problems, Recalls & Reliability
247 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2000 Subaru Outback, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 27/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 59,250 miles.
Typical
Where 2000 sits among all Outback years
What owners report
“Vehicle approximately 9 months ago was experiencing a slight delay in engaging automatic transmission from any gear into drive. Had dealership look at it and do a transmission flush of all fluid. The problem really didn't get better until finally on 3/19/05 at only 51,800 miles the transmission…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Outback
“2000 subaru outback wagon developed engine head gasket failure at 61, 800 miles requiring extensive repairs. Dealer claimed the reason to be no coolant flush at the 30,000 mile mark on the vehicle”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Outback
“I am concerned about the safety of all wilderness tires on my vehicle.( dot number: ? Tire size: p22560r/16 )”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Outback
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 124 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 78,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 51,800 and 120,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps…
Fix: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to…
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY,…
Fix: DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND…
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2000 Subaru Outback reliable?
The 2000 Subaru Outback drew 247 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 27/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2000 Subaru Outback problems?
The top reported problems for the 2000 Subaru Outback are transmission & drivetrain (44 complaints), engine (41), and wheels & tires (36).
At what mileage do 2000 Subaru Outback problems show up?
Owners most often report 2000 Subaru Outback problems around 78,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 51,800 and 120,000 miles.
Does the 2000 Subaru Outback have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2000 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.