Ever since the 30K service (about 3 weeks ago) on my 2004 Outback I have noticed that it didn't smell right when it was hot. I stopped by the dealer last night to have them check it, and they say it needs new headgaskets! They're claiming that coolant it dripping onto the exhaust, and that's what I'm smelling. This is the 2nd Outback that I've had with this problem - the other was a 2001 at 47K miles. I thought that Subaru had this fixed by 2004 - is this unusual?

I have heard that the problem has not been fixed, and they have stopped doing any newer than 01 under warranty, after the normal warranty runs out that is.

 

Was also told there is a class action lawsuit against Subaru over the head gasket problem.

 

Disclaimer:

THIS IS JUST WHAT I WAS TOLD. I HAVE NOT CONFIRMED ANY OF IT AS FACT.