2009 Subaru OUTBACK SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
37,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Interior Lighting: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
2010: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 3
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10314169 · 2010-02-25 (February 25, 2010)
A RETAINING RING IN THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING GEAR DAMAGE AND REQUIRING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY AN ALL OF THE BEARINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY REPAIR BUT WAS A CONCERNING FAILURE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE. I HAVE HEARD OTHER REPORTS OF SUBARU OWNERS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,841 miles reported. Look up ODI 10314169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10353974 · 2010-09-06 (September 6, 2010)
MY 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT. FAILURE OF BEARINGS IN 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. MADE OPERATION OF VEHICLE DANGEROUS, AND REQUIRES ENTIRE REBUILD OF TRANSMISSION, TAKING 3 WEEKS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353974 at NHTSA ↗