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2016 SUBARU OUTBACK — ENGINE

3 injured · 2176602 · 2026-02-13

Vehicle

Make
SUBARU
Model
OUTBACK
Year
2016
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
3
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

My 2016 Outback 2.5L model experienced an exhaust noise and/or odor coming from cracks at the bellows section of the front exhaust pipe which includes the catalytic converter. It was diagnosed as leak occurring at the front exhaust pipe. Quoted repair for replacement part only is $2700 plus $1000 labor to repair. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Subaru Recall WUJ-95 with subject Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) Bellows Cracking was issued in 2020. My specific VIN was excluded from this recall but I have experienced the exact issue described in the recall. As a result of this situation and exhaust inhalation the car is not able to be driven, this cause breathing issues for me, my wife and our 9 month old baby.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11717808
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown