Question 1

CVT judder and failure (Outback 4th Gen)

Accepted Answer

The Lineartronic CVT in the Outback 4th Gen can judder from a stop, hesitate, whine or fail. Subaru extended the CVT warranty to 10 years/100,000 miles on many 2010-2015 models and released software updates.

Question 2

Excessive oil consumption on the 2.5 (FB engine)

Accepted Answer

The FB-series boxer engine in many 2011-2015 Subarus burns oil through the piston rings, often needing top-ups between oil changes. Subaru extended warranties and replaced short blocks or rings on affected vehicles.

Question 3

Head gasket leaks on the 2.5 (EJ25)

Accepted Answer

The EJ25 boxer engine is known for head gasket leaks, usually external oil and coolant seepage at first, and later overheating and coolant loss. Typically appears after 100,000 miles (160,000 km).

Subaru OutbackOutback 4th Gen

Known issues and common problems

Subaru OutbackOutback 4th Gen

Known issues and common problems

CVT judder and failure (Outback 4th Gen)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

Excessive oil consumption on the 2.5 (FB engine)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsHigh

Head gasket leaks on the 2.5 (EJ25)at 160000 km · 1 solutionsHigh