Does the 2006 Subaru Outback have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Subaru Outback, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 105,933 miles.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2018 Subaru Outback has the most fuel system complaints (46), compared with 40 for the 2006.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Subaru Outback?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Subaru Outback is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2006 Subaru Outback, 14% of all 277 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Outback model years. Median mileage at failure: 105,933 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 40; 14% of 277
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 105,933 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Subaru Outback fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2009, latest Sep 23, 2021.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Sep 2021; peak Oct 2013 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2006 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200519 (7%)
200640 (14%)
20076 (5%)
20083 (1%)
20097 (7%)
20105 (1%)
201116 (2%)
20124 (1%)
201315 (5%)
201413 (6%)
201518 (4%)
201613 (2%)
201716 (2%)
201846 (6%)
201932 (3%)
202015 (2%)
202110 (3%)
20226 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20242 (2%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Subaru Outback have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Subaru Outback, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 105,933 miles.
Which Subaru Outback year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2018 Subaru Outback has the most fuel system complaints (46), compared with 40 for the 2006.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Subaru Outback?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Subaru Outback is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.