2009 Subaru Outback Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outback Sport years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. That is the most of any Outback Sport model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 8,421 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Subaru Outback Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 8,421 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 92,603 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Subaru Outback Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. The contact stated that the dome light was burned and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Subaru outback sports 2009 model, with no prior history problem except that subaru recalled an electronic board and it was replaced by subaru dealer. Just got off the highway, coming from the airport, smelled something burning like wood. Opened the window to make sure it is not our car. Smell was…
This is the 4th headlamp we have replaced within 12 months. We have tried piaa's, silver star's...all have the same life span of approx. 3-4 months...this has become expensive, a safety hazard, and a nuisance. *tr
On november 13, 2013 i was driving on st rt 52 heading east in new richmond, ohio at a speed not less that 50 and not greater than 60 mph. At approximately 12:00 noon my driver-side rear tire completely separated from the tire wall--luckily this did not happen to any of the front tire otherwise i…
My 2009 subaru impreza outback sport. Failure of bearings in 5-speed manual transmission 6 months after purchase of vehicle. Made operation of vehicle dangerous, and requires entire rebuild of transmission, taking 3 weeks. *tr
Other Subaru Outback Sport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Outback Sport | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Outback Sport | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Subaru Outback Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outback Sport model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.