2009 Subaru Outback Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Subaru outback sports 2009 model, with no prior history problem except that Subaru recalled an electronic board and it was replaced by Subaru dealer. Just got off the highway, coming from the airport, smelled something burning like wood. Opened the window to make sure it is not our car. Smell was still there. Pulled off the road. Check engine light went on, lots of smoke from hood after one second the fire started engulfing the hood. My husband and I jumped out of the car of fear of an explosion and called 911 right away. Within 7 minutes about the car was completely burnt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565996, filed 2014-02, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11005608Jul 11, 2024This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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