We have classified the 4 complaints from 2000 Subaru Outback about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
While driving at low speed on a town street the check engine light came on, followed by the odor of gas fumes. subsequent inspection by experienced subaru mechanics revealed a simultaneous failure of the a/c compressor, catalytic converter, a headlight bulb and finally, a damaged fuel line that was spraying a mist of gasoline over the entire engine compartment. the mechanics had never seen a situation like this before, and had no explanation for how these components could have failed at the same time. the fuel line and bulb were replaced.
Driving along the free way at normal speeds with traffic and mt car randomly shut off and turned back on, happened 3 or 4 times before i could get off to the side of the road. it seems to be a common issue if googled. just the electrical turned off and on the engine stayed running. *tr
The tps has been replaced twice, all leads from the wiring harness have been ground and lubricated, but the transmission shift shock remains. the manufacturer's technical department, having made the former guesses on the tps replacement and leads, suggests replacing the ecm and tcm to see if that corrects the problem. the severe shift shock is the most current problem with this egregiously defective vehicle in which all major parts have been replaced since purchasing it new, the repair cost so far equivalent to the purchase price. there is 126,000 miles on the odometer and this vehicle has had only one owner who has always driven it with the utmost care. the vehicle in its current state since july 2010 is dangerous to drive - without following an obvious pattern, the at dashboard light flashes and within seconds there is severe shift shock, on highways at 65mph and in congested traffic at 10mph. the engine has to be turned off immediately so that the computer components can hopefully reset, which resetting does not always happen. if the engine is not switched off, the severe shift shock continues. having this happen at any speed is so dangerous, and trying to pull off to the side of the highway is even more dangerous. there are hundreds of complaints on the internet from subaru owners, but subaru corporate office denies all responsibility, simply stating that the vehicles should be taken to dealerships. the dealerships are unable to fix the problem as the defect is inherent in the manufacture of the vehicle. *tr
Intermittently, the gear positioning lever sticks in gear. the consumer depresses the brake pedal several times and plays with the lever to unstick it. the dealership has replaced a part in the gear positioning lever, but the problem still exist. also, the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is in the park gear. *la
Subaru outback wagon, year 2000, milage 33,000 - problem: spedometer and tachometer work on and off. they both 'die' then they both come back on again. on the freeway, one finds themselves without speed information without warning
Wire harness is in the way, and consume rcannot drive because of the blockage. dealership is aware of problem.*ak
When the interior fan switch is being used, headlights get very dim, causing poor driver's visibility. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts, problem still occurs. *ak *ml