# \#outback **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/outback/472.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Rhythmic Humming Noise at Highway Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-humming-noise-at-highway-speeds/196416)
**Author:** [@allycat312\_191423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allycat312_191423)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-humming-noise-at-highway-speeds/196416 "2026-09-27T01:23:00Z")
Hi, I need serious help. I have a 2013 Subaru Outback that since I bought it, has had a rhythmic humming noise/vibration when at highway speeds (55-70). Sounds like a hum, hum, hum once per second. Vibration doesn’t shak… --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback nav system fails in heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-nav-system-fails-in-heat/201399)
**Author:** [@tomon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-nav-system-fails-in-heat/201399 "2025-08-10T20:23:37Z")
Our navigation system is failing when the temperature is very high. --- ## [Subaru Outback 2006 A/C Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088)
**Author:** [@gr8flippa\_193531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr8flippa_193531)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088 "2025-05-04T16:23:57Z")
Hi everyone, my A/C line just blew and frayed. I was told I need a new line. He said I could order the parts myself cheaper (a family friend who owns a shop) and he can fix it. He said something about ordering two lines:… --- ## [Replace starter in 2018 Subaru Outback, 2.5i Premium engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-starter-in-2018-subaru-outback-2-5i-premium-engine/199654)
**Author:** [@BicycleRider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BicycleRider)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-starter-in-2018-subaru-outback-2-5i-premium-engine/199654 "2025-04-22T01:38:49Z")
The starter in my Subaru Outback (2.5i Premium engine) has over 100,000 miles on it. I tried to remove it and found the lower nut holding the starter in place is very tight. Any suggestions on how to remove the nut is mo… --- ## [Subaru rear main oil seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rear-main-oil-seal/199647)
**Author:** [@michaelgarrity\_183240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelgarrity_183240)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rear-main-oil-seal/199647 "2025-03-28T17:22:01Z")
2012 outback. If the rear main oil seal is leaking will oil be visible on the flywheel? --- ## [2004 Subaru Outback won't start after a short drive on a very cold day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-wont-start-after-a-short-drive-on-a-very-cold-day/199208)
**Author:** [@pedersdan\_192922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pedersdan_192922)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-wont-start-after-a-short-drive-on-a-very-cold-day/199208 "2025-02-20T01:20:30Z")
Once in a while my 2004 Subaru outback won’t start after a short drive on a very cold morning (below zero Fahrenheit). It starts fine first thing in the morning then I drive it a quarter of a mile to the store, and 20 m… --- ## [2010 Subaru Outback AC controls, Interior lights, and cruise control don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-ac-controls-interior-lights-and-cruise-control-dont-work/198230)
**Author:** [@okaheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okaheel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-ac-controls-interior-lights-and-cruise-control-dont-work/198230 "2024-12-03T02:26:40Z")
I have a 2010 Subaru Outback. I was working on installing a new radio (the previous owner had cut and mangled the factory harness). I managed to get all the wires to work with a new wiring harness except for 4 or so wire… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback making intermittent noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-making-intermittent-noise-when-accelerating/196022)
**Author:** [@yokolinam\_191147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yokolinam_191147)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-making-intermittent-noise-when-accelerating/196022 "2024-08-30T16:31:09Z")
My outback is making intermittent noise when it’s in Drive, only when it’s in 1st or 2nd gear. The noise stops when I switch it to Manual mode. Any guesses as to why, and is it something I should take care of right away? … --- ## [Subaru Outback AC Flowing Churning Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-ac-flowing-churning-noise/192816)
**Author:** [@rhwilding\_186822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhwilding_186822)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-ac-flowing-churning-noise/192816 "2023-09-11T21:15:16Z")
I purchased a used 2019 Subaru Outback about 2 months ago. The AC makes a strange on/off sound. It sounds like something is flowing or churning or even defrosting in a way. The sound almost sounds pressurized if that m… --- ## [2017 Outback Cam Carrier Oil Leak Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-cam-carrier-oil-leak-problem/192444)
**Author:** [@yfguan9814\_186572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yfguan9814_186572)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-cam-carrier-oil-leak-problem/192444 "2023-08-25T14:08:42Z")
My 2017 Outback has 38k miles and is in excellent condition. I went in dealership for multi-point inspection and the Subaru maintenance person said that there is a right cam carrier oil leak problem. They quoted me ~$40… --- ## [2013 Subaru outback 2.5i front caliper bolt specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-2-5i-front-caliper-bolt-specs/191903)
**Author:** [@mk\_186167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mk_186167)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-2-5i-front-caliper-bolt-specs/191903 "2023-07-30T21:31:33Z")
I searched and found a post about back brake and rotor replacement with a similar question, but wanted to ensure correct torque specs for front brake caliper bolts. I am replacing front pads and rotors on my Mom’s 2013 S… --- ## [How old a car would you trust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-old-a-car-would-you-trust/190036)
**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-old-a-car-would-you-trust/190036 "2023-04-22T01:04:00Z")
Is there a point beyond which you wouldn’t trust a car for a long trip based on mileage/age alone, even if the car was well-maintained and had no obvious issues? To put it in concrete terms, assume a 2013 Subaru Outback… --- ## [Auto Extended Warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-extended-warranties/189840)
**Author:** [@gheist07\_184656](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gheist07_184656)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-extended-warranties/189840 "2023-04-03T00:35:05Z")
My paid off 2016 Subaru Outback now has 105,200 mis on it. I can get a service agreement through the dealer from National Auto Care Corp. Cost for 4 yr agmnt is $3,820.00. Is it worth it? Note: I did have an extended … --- ## [Both right and left blinkers flash too quickly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-right-and-left-blinkers-flash-too-quickly/189353)
**Author:** [@Insideoriginal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insideoriginal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-right-and-left-blinkers-flash-too-quickly/189353 "2023-02-27T22:06:54Z")
2002 Subaru Outback wagon. Both my right and left blinkers flash too quickly. I have checked, and all the bulbs are ok. They I think the rapid flashing happened at the same time for both sides, not sure though. I have a … --- ## [Car producing white smoke after a dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-producing-white-smoke-after-a-dead-battery/189017)
**Author:** [@Mike1998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike1998)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-producing-white-smoke-after-a-dead-battery/189017 "2023-02-11T03:53:50Z")
I have a 2011 Subaru Outback. The car is 12 years old, but the battery is just under 2 years old. I parked the car at my brother’s house before leaving on an 18 day trip. On day #8 of the trip my brother back home needed… --- ## [What part is this? 2001 subaru outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-part-is-this-2001-subaru-outback/188983)
**Author:** [@winnie12417\_183957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnie12417_183957)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-part-is-this-2001-subaru-outback/188983 "2023-02-06T22:47:18Z")
--- ## [A/C isn't cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-isnt-cold/188914)
**Author:** [@winnie12417\_183957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnie12417_183957)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-isnt-cold/188914 "2023-02-03T21:27:35Z")
2001 Subaru outback Heat works great, AC doesn’t get cold. No noises in the fan and it blows hard. --- ## [P0113 p0442](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0113-p0442/188867)
**Author:** [@winnie12417\_183957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnie12417_183957)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0113-p0442/188867 "2023-02-02T04:33:39Z")
Anyone know if this is something i can fix myself? If not, do you know how much that usually costs? I cleaned the map sensor. It looks brand new. I haven’t tried a gas cap, but it appears to be fine. If it isn’t that … --- ## [Bug/Rock Deflector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-rock-deflector/187447)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-rock-deflector/187447 "2022-11-17T13:35:04Z")
Hey. I am thinking about getting a bug deflector from WeatherTech for my 2023 Outback. Does anyone know if they work well deflecting rocks? I live in a city so bugs are not that much of a concern, but gravel coming off… --- ## [Radiator hose detached](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-detached/187252)
**Author:** [@stan\_paula\_182896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stan_paula_182896)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-detached/187252 "2022-11-06T20:39:57Z")
Had to have repair work done after rear-ending someone. As the body shop got into the repair they decided the radiator needed to be replaced. 3 months/3000 miles after the repair, the bottom radiator hose disconnected … --- ## [Subaru Outback - Check Engine P0506](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-check-engine-p0506/186717)
**Author:** [@BroncosRider92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BroncosRider92)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-check-engine-p0506/186717 "2022-10-06T16:02:41Z")
A couple of weeks ago I was driving my car and the check engine light came on. Within a minute of the light coming on I lost the ability to accelerate. I pulled over and returned home. I have a CAN ODB2 code reader that … --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback Broken Timing Belt - Worth Fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587)
**Author:** [@allywest707\_182430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allywest707_182430)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587 "2022-10-02T19:56:54Z")
Hi there, My 2011 Subaru Outback’s timing belt broke while driving a while back. We have not had the car looked at to assess further damage. I am wondering if it is worth getting it looked at? Is there a way we can ass… --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback rough idle and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012)
**Author:** [@ambenz13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ambenz13)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012 "2022-10-02T16:45:05Z")
I have a manual 2006 subaru outback 2.5L XT that idles rough pretty much all the time and the rpm gauge fluctuates at stop lights between 500-1000rpm. The car also stalls at low speeds and almost always about 1/2 a mile … --- ## [2021 Subaru Outback - anybody got battery problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-outback-anybody-got-battery-problems/186622)
**Author:** [@shaker44120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaker44120)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-outback-anybody-got-battery-problems/186622 "2022-09-30T21:32:55Z")
do you have trouble with 2021 Outback battery drain? --- ## [2022 Subaru Outback battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-battery/185658)
**Author:** [@KathyH1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyH1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-battery/185658 "2022-08-05T20:15:54Z")
I got my Outback 8/27/21 and have less than 6000 miles on it. I drive it 5-6 days/week. A few months ago was unable to unlock to drive to work, battery dead, assumption was “must have left something turned on”, battery c… --- ## [Subaru Outback 08 shuddering while idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-08-shuddering-while-idle/185143)
**Author:** [@Zach.yaguda\_181453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach.yaguda_181453)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-08-shuddering-while-idle/185143 "2022-07-09T23:06:24Z")
This morning I went to start my car and the battery was dead. I called AAA and ended up replacing it because it was 7 years old. Started driving and noticed the car shuddering while idle. My AC stopped working for a few … --- ## [Oil Leak in 2008 Subaru Outback (with pics)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-2008-subaru-outback-with-pics/184901)
**Author:** [@YeahYeah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YeahYeah)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-2008-subaru-outback-with-pics/184901 "2022-06-28T22:02:27Z")
Hi all. I have a 2.5L v4 08 Subaru Outback, with ~160,000 miles. Looking at the engine, I suspect that there’s a slow oil leak somewhere - I can see oil pooling under/in the engine on both left and right sides, and the l… --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback - problems after airbag recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-problems-after-airbag-recall/184824)
**Author:** [@drivingeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivingeorge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-problems-after-airbag-recall/184824 "2022-06-23T21:13:04Z")
08 subaru outback, took car to dealer for a airbag recall- after dealer finished, problems started. All dash lights came on-tac/mph goes all around, (1U code, 55 or ss codes) pop up. Seems to be a ticking behind steeri… --- ## [Still getting MAF codes after Replacing MAF sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-getting-maf-codes-after-replacing-maf-sensor/184230)
**Author:** [@ryanbeazer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanbeazer69)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-getting-maf-codes-after-replacing-maf-sensor/184230 "2022-05-23T01:48:42Z")
I just bought a 2005 legacy outback XT with a swapped 2.0l engine and some small mods. T also came with a tuning chip that I’m not sure is helping or adding to the problem. Everything was fine except the maf sensor and a… --- ## [Pulled auto transmission pan, 100s-1000s of little steel beads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulled-auto-transmission-pan-100s-1000s-of-little-steel-beads/183810)
**Author:** [@Insideoriginal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insideoriginal)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulled-auto-transmission-pan-100s-1000s-of-little-steel-beads/183810 "2022-04-28T03:18:05Z")
02 outback with 160k miles. Pulled transmission pan to do filters. Removed magnet to clean it and found 100s to a couple thousand tiny beads about 1/64 or .3mm. The are all very uniform and magnetic, so I’m guessing s… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/outback/472.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=outback)