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2000 SUBARU Outback SUSPENSION Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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SUSPENSION Safety Recalls

High Priority #03V153000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The rear suspension subframe is a crucial part that supports the back of your vehicle. In certain areas with high road salt exposure, the paint on the subframe can break down, leading to rust and possible breakage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the subframe breaks while you're driving, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will clean and protect the rear suspension subframe with a rust-proofing treatment, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer and it will be done free of charge. This timing describes the original 2003 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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Other SUBARU Outback 2000 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other SUBARU Outback Years

2023
2 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
16 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
18 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
8 recalls
2007
8 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
11 recalls
2003
15 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
4 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2000 SUBARU Outback safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SUSPENSION:REAR recall for the 2000 SUBARU Outback? (Campaign #03V153000)

The rear suspension subframe is a crucial part that supports the back of your vehicle. In certain areas with high road salt exposure, the paint on the subframe can break down, leading to rust and possible breakage. If the subframe breaks while you're driving, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. Your Subaru dealer will clean and protect the rear suspension subframe with a rust-proofing treatment, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer and it will be done free of charge. This timing describes the original 2003 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.