2014 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual

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2014 Subaru Outback service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Limited Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Convenience Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Premium Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Touring Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Limited Wagon 4-Door
  • 3.6R Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Wagon 4-Door
  • 3.6R Limited Wagon 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2498CC 152Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.6L 3630CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.5L 2458CC H4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2014 Subaru Outback Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V69400027/09/2016Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009

Consequence

If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increas

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly

NHTSA #19V29700011/04/2019Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-20

Consequence

The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition swit

NHTSA #20V00200002/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles or

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the

NHTSA #20V00100002/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicle

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the

NHTSA #20V00300002/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicl

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the

NHTSA #13V33600001/08/2013Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic tran

Consequence

As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "par

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall be

TSB #11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

TSB #11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

TSB #11032034

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

TSB #11030567

This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully

TSB #11030561

This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.

TSB #11030560

This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

TSB #11030557

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

Showing the 8 most recent of 352 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20190624Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported4 injured

AS PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL, WE HAD THE AIRBAGS ON OUR 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK REPLACED BY THE DEALER ON MAY 8, 2019. ON MAY 22, 2019, WE WERE SITTING AT A CITY STOPLIGHT WHEN WE WERE HIT HEAD ON BY ANO

20190717Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, WHEN AN ONCOMING VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND CAUSING THE CONTACT'S

20211230Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

my air bags didn't deploy when I hit a tree, and the seat belt gave loose. A police report was filed, and the car was evaluated by a collision center. The insurance company has not yet evaluated the v

20211230Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

my air bags didn't deploy when I hit a tree, and the seat belt gave loose. A police report was filed, and the car was evaluated by a collision center. The insurance company has not yet evaluated the v

20200302Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE T-BONED THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THE CONTAC

Showing the 5 most serious of 275 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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