2008 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

207 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Subaru Outback. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10187315Feb 1, 2021Equipment. To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
• 10186364Jan 12, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
• 10186348Jan 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
• 10179416Aug 26, 2020Engine cooling. This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
• 10179378Aug 4, 2020Equipment. Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
• 10174543Apr 30, 2020Equipment. All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
• 10173027Mar 3, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
• 10171869Feb 4, 2020Air bags. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004-2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the…
• 10171076Jan 15, 2020Air bags, Equipment. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the…
• 10171084Jan 10, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10171075Jan 6, 2020Air bags, Equipment. Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
• 10163525Jul 11, 2019Brakes. This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the…
• 10161827May 22, 2019Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
• 10161824May 21, 2019Equipment. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
• 10161813May 6, 2019Equipment. To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
• 10160219Apr 30, 2019Electrical system. Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019. Owners with a valid email address on file will also be notified by email. Subaru retailers with affected vehicles will receive an affected VIN list from their Zone Office prior to owner notification. Service, Parts, and Claim Instructions Detailed service, parts, and claim information is available in the WUF-91 Product Campaign…
• 10160209Apr 30, 2019Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
• 10160208Apr 12, 2019Electrical system. New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
• 10150949Oct 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate.
• 10150924Oct 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate.
• 10140479Feb 6, 2018Equipment, Engine. This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material which has an increased resistance to engine heat.
• 10140424Feb 6, 2018Engine. This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material which has an increased resistance to engine heat.
• 10138771Dec 27, 2017Electrical system. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Limited Warranty coverage of the instrument panel (IP) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles listed above to 10 years/regardless of miles from the original warranty start date. This warranty extension will cover a ONE-TIME replacement of the IP if it melts or becomes sticky…
• 10192930Jul 11, 2017Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling 100,127 vehicles including certain 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback (turbo models only), 2008-2014 model year Impreza (turbo models only) and 2009-2013 model year Forester (turbo models only) vehicles to replace the secondary air pump relay.
• 10131702Feb 6, 2017Engine cooling, Electrical system. 2.5 Liter N/A engine only. REVISED. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. A modification to the Engine Control Module software logic has been developed to improve the performance of the emission control system. This software change will not adversely affect fuel economy or performance.
• 10131701Feb 6, 2017Engine cooling. REVISED. CA PZEV SPEC MODELS ONLY. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. Under certain severe driving patterns, such as high speed highway/uphill driving and/or accelerating with high engine revolutions, the efficiency of an affected vehicle?s catalytic converter may begin to degrade beyond design parameters. (The ?Check Engine?
• 10111069Dec 27, 2016Engine cooling. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
• 10120997Nov 16, 2016Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10131647Sep 30, 2016Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10139473May 6, 2016Electrical system. New Car Limited Warranty coverage of the instrument panel (IP) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles listed above to 10 years/regardless of miles from original start date. This warranty extension will cover a ONE TIME replacement of the IP if it melts or becomes sticky to the touch as a result of exposure to heat and/or humidity conditions.
• 10140516Apr 12, 2016Air bags. Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being installed. Please refer to the appropriate service procedure instructions and parts information which were updated to reflect the new parts.
• 10140499Apr 12, 2016Equipment. Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys.
• 10089802Feb 25, 2016Electrical system. "as part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. Is initiating a program to extend the original new car limited warranty coverage of the instrument pane+g108 (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles listed above to 10 years / regardless of miles from the original warranty start date. This warranty extension will cover a one-time replacement of the ip if it melts or becomes…
• 10086821Feb 25, 2016Equipment. "as part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. Is initiating a program to extend the original new car limited warranty coverage of the instrument pane+g108 (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles listed above to 10 years / regardless of miles from the original warranty start date. This warranty extension will cover a one-time replacement of the ip if it melts or becomes…
• 10084146Feb 16, 2016Equipment. "as part of subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, soa is announcing a dashboard warranty extension program. This program extends warranty coverage for dashboards on all 2005-2009 subaru outback and subaru legacy vehicles sold or leased in the united states. This change is in anticipation that a small number of vehicles may require repairs for sticky and/or melted dashboards as a result of exposure to heat…
• 10120962Feb 10, 2016Air bags. Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those vehicles on January 29, 2016. On Friday, February 12, 2016 initial owner notification letters will be mailed to the current owners of non?HAH vehicles. Non?HAH vehicles have not…
• 10234291Jan 28, 2016Air bags. Expanded Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall WQR?53
• 10233106Jan 28, 2016Air bags. Expanded Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall
• 10084290Jan 28, 2016Air bags. We announced late last month that the wqr-53 takata front passenger air bag inflator recall has been expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. Due to the severity of the industry-wide takata recall situation, it is very important that all subaru retailers ensure that recalled vehicles are repaired as soon as possible.
• 10233149Jan 14, 2016Air bags. Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
• 10084281Jan 14, 2016Air bags. "the vehicles included in this consolidated national recall include the following: • affected 2004-2005 impreza, wrx, and sti models from the national expansion of the wqp-51 recall • 2003-2004 legacy, outback, and baja vehicles affected by and not yet repaired under the wql-48 recall • 2004 impreza, wrx, and sti vehicles affected by and not yet repaired under the wql-48 recall • 2005-2008 legacy and outback…
• 10233148Jan 11, 2016Air bags. Update: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators WQR?53
• 10081079Jan 11, 2016Air bags, Equipment. The wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current wqp-51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year legacy and outback vehicles, to a national recall for all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. The wqr-53 product campaign bulletin has been updated on stis to reflect this expansion.
• 10076013Jan 11, 2016Air bags. Update: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators recall is being expanded to include all 2005]2008 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current WQP]51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, to a national recall for all 2005]2008 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.
• 10094372Dec 22, 2015Air bags. Update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 the wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current wqp-51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year legacy and outback vehicles, to a national recall for all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. Please refer to the 2005 legacy and outback service procedure…
• 10094370Dec 22, 2015Air bags. Update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 (2005-2008 legacy and outback vehicles). The wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current wqp-51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year legacy and outback vehicles, to a national recall for all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles.
• 10094369Dec 18, 2015Air bags. Subject: update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 (2005-2008 legacy and outback vehicles). The wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current wqp-51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year legacy and outback vehicles, to a national recall for all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles.
• 10093621Oct 1, 2015Air bags. Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqr]53 owner notification letters were mailed september 30, 2015 description. All vehicles previously affected by the wql-48 recall that were not yet repaired will be transferred into to the wqr-53 national recall. Any open wql-48 coverage will be expired once owner notification begins.
• 10093536Oct 1, 2015Air bags. Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqr]53 owner notification letters were mailed september 30, 2015 description. All vehicles previously affected by the wql]48 recall that were not yet repaired will be transferred into to the wqr]53 national recall. Any open wql]48 coverage will be expired once owner notification begins.
• 10093105Sep 11, 2015Equipment. "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240ka051 as shown in the…

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