2008 Subaru OutbackService bulletins
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.
- 10234258Dec 11, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. 5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings
- 10093967Dec 11, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin reviews a change to the part numbers used for the transfer driven gear bearings. These revised bearings are to be used to enhance durability.
- 10047539Oct 25, 2012Air bags. Subaru: information being provided regarding counterfeit air bags, being used as replacement parts and installed in certain vehicles. Models 2008-2011 legacy, outback, impreza, forester.
- 10038970Jun 3, 2011Engine cooling. Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Ecm reprogramming procedure. 2006-2010 legacy/outback/forester/impreza. *rm updated 9/26/11.
- 10038957Mar 23, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A software problem is causing the catalytic converter to degrade when driving at high speeds. This will cause the engine light to come on.
- 10037968Feb 3, 2011Tires. Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
- 10032512Oct 1, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine control module (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. Csc letter was received.
← All problems reported for the 2008 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.