Common problems with '01 OBW?

[John Rethorst]

I got this car a year ago today, 36k miles, well-maintained, and have been very
happy with it. While looking for something else, the dealer found a leaking head
gasket and replaced it under the extended warranty. Glad he found it since there
were no symptoms. Are there any other typical problems for that model and year I
should look for? Thanks,

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

I got this car a year ago today, 36k miles, well-maintained, and have been very
happy with it. While looking for something else, the dealer found a leaking head
gasket and replaced it under the extended warranty. Glad he found it since there
were no symptoms. Are there any other typical problems for that model and year I
should look for? Thanks,

As long as you understand the importance of not mixing sizes of tires I
think you're good to go. Do you have the manual? Be sure to pay
attention to the parts about changing flats and having the car towed.

Carl

 

[Bonehenge]

I got this car a year ago today, 36k miles, well-maintained, and have been very
happy with it. While looking for something else, the dealer found a leaking head
gasket and replaced it under the extended warranty. Glad he found it since there
were no symptoms. Are there any other typical problems for that model and year I
should look for? Thanks,

The one I sold had inadequate brakes and a crappy clutch.

The clutch is a known issue.

 

[Edward Hayes]

In addition to what Carl said the coolant should have the "Subaru
cooling system conditioner" installed in that model.

 

[Paul Harding]

Clutch - mine lasted just over 12000 miles with 80% freeway driving, and no
hills!

 

[hippo]

Clutch - mine lasted just over 12000 miles with 80% freeway driving, and no

hills!

Bloody hell! Are you towing a house? My Subie clutches typically do 125 -
150,000km, including towing and lots of hills, traffic & enjoyment.

Unless there's a driver issue, I'd suspect a seriously incorrect clutch
adjustment, a massive load on board most of the time, or drag racing!
... or your Mother in Law must be huge....

Fuel consumption is my *only* complaint and that depends what you're
comparing it to anyway!
Rotate your tyres at *each* service. Cheers