2000 Subaru Outback structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 Subaru Outback — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Due to heavy corrosion, we had to replace the rear subframe on this vehicle. Obviously the 2003 recall on this part was inadequate. I would like the rear subframe to be recalled as it should have been in the first place, rather than just undercoating the part and having it rot away anyway.”
filed Oct 23, 2015
“There was a burned rubber smell and noise coming from the left rear wheel area of the car. The suspension subframe snapped and caused the left rear tire to be shaved from contact with the wheel well. We were told by our mechanic that we had no recourse on this recall and he offered us $500 for the…”
filed Mar 18, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Outback | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 Outback | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 Outback | 21 | 2% |
| 2019 Outback | 27 | 3% |
| 2018 Outback | 13 | 2% |
| 2017 Outback | 26 | 3% |
| 2016 Outback | 19 | 3% |
| 2015 Outback | 33 | 7% |
| 2014 Outback | 11 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.