2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
The 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PROVIDED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO ME. THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A RENTAL CAR WHICH REQUIRED ME TO PUT A $25.00 DEPOSIT DOWN AND WHICH THE RENTAL COMPANY WOULD NOT REFUND ME THE END AFTER I RETURNED THE CAR. THIS, TO ME, IS NOT PROVIDING ME WITH ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. IT WAS THE DEALERSHIPS DECISION TO USE A RENTAL CAR. NOT MINE. MY SON IS DRIVING THIS CAR AND WAS USING THE DEALERSHIP IN SPRINGFIELD MO.
AIRBAG LIGHT AT THE LOWER L SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS ILLUMINATED. ANNOYING CHIME SOUNDS THE ENTIRE TIME THE CAR IS ON. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT THE PROBLEM LIES IN A PCB UP BY THE MAP LIGHTS. WILL CHECK THE SOLDER ON ALL RESISTERS AND LEDS ON THAT PCB. MOST WHO REFLOW THE SOLDER CLAIM THIS RESOLVES THE ISSUE. SUBARU OF AMERICA WAN'TS $300+ TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE OVERHEAD CONSOLE.
THE FUEL DOOR RELEASE CABLE RUSTED THROUGH AND CAME ATTACHED FROM THE LEVER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FOOTWELL.
I HAVE 2006 SUBARU OUT BACK SPORT WAGON WHICH IS A BASIC SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON WITH DUAL PAINT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE ON ROAD CAR BEGIN TO CHOKE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CRUISECONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND START BLINKING. THE CAR ENGINE WANTS TO CUT OFF WHENEVER IN STOP SO IN LOW IDLE AND IT DID CUT OFF ON THE DRIVE WAY. FROM THE SHOP DIAGNOSE RETRIVED DTC P0304 CYLIDER #4 MISFIRE CHECK IGNITION, FUEL SYSTEM OK, CHECK COMPRESSION 25PSI RECOMMEND ENGINE SHOP, POSSIBLE VALVE PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD SAME CAR TRANSMISSION REBUILD ON THE CAR 97XXX MILES AGO. COST $3589.XX. NOW I NEED TO REBUILD THE ENGINE, MAN THIS SUBARU IS A NIGHTMARE. *TT
I HAVE 2006 SUBARU OUT BACK SPORT WAGON WHICH IS A BASIC SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON WITH DUAL PAINT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE ON ROAD CAR BEGIN TO CHOKE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CRUISECONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND START BLINKING. THE CAR ENGINE WANTS TO CUT OFF WHENEVER IN STOP SO IN LOW IDLE AND IT DID CUT OFF ON THE DRIVE WAY. FROM THE SHOP DIAGNOSE RETRIVED DTC P0304 CYLIDER #4 MISFIRE CHECK IGNITION, FUEL SYSTEM OK, CHECK COMPRESSION 25PSI RECOMMEND ENGINE SHOP, POSSIBLE VALVE PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD SAME CAR TRANSMISSION REBUILD ON THE CAR 97XXX MILES AGO. COST $3589.XX. NOW I NEED TO REBUILD THE ENGINE, MAN THIS SUBARU IS A NIGHTMARE. *TT
Safety Rating for the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
- 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT (current)
- 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT — 6 complaints
- 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT — 7 complaints
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