2008 Subaru Outback Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Subaru Outback, 1% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,900 miles.
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.
“A year ago, my vehicle would stall at every stop (vehicle should be noted is stick shift). After that, the check engine light came on and vehicle ran fine. I drove it with check engine light on accordingly. I just received vehicle back from Subaru for recalls wqd40 (catalyst convertor) and wqk47 (brake lines). When I started car, check engine light is off and now stalls at every stop, which shuts down car including power brakes and power steering. I called Subaru and they said they have no other complaints, but I don't think that is true. …”
NHTSA complaint #10759795, filed 2015-08, 89,000 miles“Car check engine light on, along with traction light on, cruise light on. Can't shut any off. Car actually gets very hot to the touch drivers side near fender headlight. Could start on fire! Dangerous! Think there is a recall on front oxygen sensor, only if turbo? Rediculous! Should be all not just turbo model! Also had to replace head cover gasket and everything that goes with that 5/17/2017 108,900 miles. That should be a recall also.”
NHTSA complaint #11114370, filed 2018-07, 108,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10233105Dec 23, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10233104Dec 22, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10232543Jul 29, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10232540Jul 1, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10234829Jan 15, 2014Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 10 | 3% |
| 2020 | 15 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 3% |
| 2018 | 46 | 6% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 6% |
| 2013 | 15 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 16 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 40 | 14% |
| 2005 | 19 | 7% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 32 | 22% |
| 2001 | 32 | 19% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Subaru Outback
104 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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