2003 Subaru Outback problems by component
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Subaru Outback, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 19 | 20% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 14 | 15% | 40,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 13 | 14% | 74,000 mi |
| Suspension | 9 | 10% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 10% | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 8% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 5% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 5% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.