2006 Subaru Outback fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2006 Subaru Outback — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut-off with the check engine and cruise control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle went into limp mode as the contact steered the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway. Due…”
filed Sep 23, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bertera subaru (499 riverdale st, west springfield, ma 01089, (413) 734-4964) and a smoke test was completed. The contact was informed by the technician that a new…”
filed Sep 9, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Outback | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 Outback | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Outback | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Outback | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 Outback | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 Outback | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.