2008 Subaru Outback Suspension Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
While driving on slightly slick roads in northern michigan the rear wheels would lose traction and start to fish tail. This happened without the gas applied, with or without the traction control engaged. The car felt as if it was sliding side to side in the back. The tires are in good condition and the vehicle is well maintained. Other vehicles were traveling without issue. This has been referred to as ghost walking…
ODI 10556437
Suspension
I was driving on the interstate. It was winter in wisconsin. The roads were mostly clear, but it was starting to sleet. While driving, any time i would go under a bridge, the rear of the car would dramatically shift to one side or the other. I slowed down to 45 mph, and the problem almost seemed to get worse. It would be fine until i went under a bridge where the road seemed to be a little icy. It was acting like…
ODI 10536262
Steering · Suspension
I bought my 2008 subaru outback new. I have driven it in almost every road and weather condition possible. It is driven 90% of the time with just me or me and my wife in the car. Just a few days ago i was driving with a full load of luggage, and 3 adult passengers in the car. Road conditions became icy on the interstate. There was a fairly rapid onset of the car kind of jerking side to side almost like the back end…
ODI 10447699
Suspension
Three failed wheel bearing by 100k. One at 30k, the second at 67k. The third at 90k. The dealership couldn't find anything at 90k. At 103k, there is a half inch of play in the front passengers side wheel and it sounds like a jet airplane. This is unacceptable. This is a serious safety issue that is not being taken seriously by subaru of north america. If this bearing failed at highway speed it would be catastrophic.…
ODI 10625888
Suspension
Vehicle swaying while driving at hwy speeds on icy roads. Subaru out back 08. I have experienced this swaying back and forth while driving on slippery roads. I will be driving at 30-50% then all other traffic to maintain safe characteristics. The term "ghost walking" has been associated with it. Soa and the dealership denies any issues or problems. The care is completely unsafe during ice conditions. *tr
ODI 10255776
Steering · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. While driving 30 mph and greater, the vehicle would tend to pull to the right. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 21,000. Updated…
ODI 10233493
Power Train · Suspension
Carpet had bad spot upon purchase, told by dealer defect and nothing could be done. That spot is now a hole in the carpet. Seat material is very cheap and low quality started to wear before 1k. That too has left a hole in the seat. At 37k passenger cv boot went due to thin rubber boot followed by driver boot at 38k. Boot rubber is extremely thin compared to other manufacturers. When they go, they go quickly without…
ODI 10587339