2008 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Subaru Outback, 11% of all 226 complaints for this model year. That is #17 highest engine complaint count among 21 Outback model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 74,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 11% of 226
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 74,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Subaru Outback engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 30, 2008, latest Jun 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Subaru Outback
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Subaru Outback have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Subaru Outback, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.
- Which Subaru Outback year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 Subaru Outback has the most engine complaints (133), compared with 25 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Subaru Outback?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Subaru Outback is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.