2010 Subaru Outback Suspension Problems
- 14
- 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.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
My 2010 subaru outback k-frame and a-frame rotted out, affecting my steering, my breaking and my ability to control my steering. This caused a very dangerous safety issue. I notified subaru and they informed me there were no recalls on the k-frame of this year's vehicle, although there had been for the rear sub-frame on this vehicle. Also, subaru wanted $1400 to repair the sub-frame, so i went to a salvage yard and…
ODI 11209146
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Extreme shimmy / vibration in front end cause steering wheel to shimmy aggressively. This experience started about 2 months ago, the car has aprpoximately 150k miles. When driving car over 40 miles an hour the entire front end shakes like a very out of balance tire or the feeling of a warped rotor when braking. The shimmy can be seen in the steering wheel bouncing, and felt through the floor and seats.tires and…
ODI 11210396
Suspension
Vehicle has vibrations increasing with speed. Most noticeable at 60mph and above and they have been getting worse. The car will also occasionally veer off to the right during braking. Took car to dealership for an inspection and was told that subaru had issues with the suspension that year and that the suspension was upgraded in subsequent years. I was told that it would cost me $2000 if i wanted to upgrade the…
ODI 11022220
Suspension · Tires
2015 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld the consumer stated the rear bearings were gone at 65,000 miles. The purchased tired wer bald at 25,000 miles. The consumer believes this should be covered under warranty. *js
ODI 10971328
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Model year has under sized brakes for the vehicle weight,( rotors quickly warp ) #2 in the absence of surface rust, front sub frame rotting away. Got rid of car after just installing new set michellin tires, brakes, rotors and detailing. Had i known!!! How discovered; stationary, looking for source of strange noise under neath upon stoping and starting in traffic.
ODI 10966299
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a warning message illuminated, advising the contact to move the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that all four struts would need replacing. The contact stated that all four struts had been previously repairs prior to the failure occurring. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10549274
Steering · Suspension
While driving downhill in the summer on a dry road at around 60 mph the steering wheel excessively begin to vibrate/shake around 55mph and higher speeds left to right and right to left excessively. The vibration/shaking was almost uncontrollable as if it were on black ice. The vibration only became controllable if i slowed down. This shaking/vibration only seems to occur at higher speeds and occurs quite often. *tr
ODI 10427096
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
The front end of the car shakes on smooth roads (recently repaved road) and it tends to persist whether you are accelerating or decelerating. Previously took car in for the dealership to look at this issue and they stated it was a wheel balance issue. They rotated my wheels, stated they balanced the wheels and also stated that i needed new tires even though there is plenty of wear left on the tires. The issue never…
ODI 10470862
Suspension
About two months after purchasing my 2010 2.5i outback with the cvt i noticed a sway on the highway when traveling around 80 mph. The car feels to drift from side to side (almost snake like) when driving straight. I asked the local service department if they were aware of any issues and they said no, but would take a look. They found nothing to be incorrect yet the car continues to sway at higher speeds. It feels as…
ODI 10364230
Steering · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
Our 2010 3.6r outback arrived in apr. The first time that the vehicle was taken on the highway, i noticed a prominent high frequency vibration in the steering wheel. There is also unusual feedback in the steering wheel at slower speeds that feels unlike anything related to road noise. I researched the "problem" on the internet and seen that there were many forums identifying the same problem for 2010 outbacks. I…
ODI 10330426
Steering · Suspension
Starting from 1,700 miles, this car started developing the vibration on the steering wheel. This vibration/shimmy is more pronounced on highway (>70mph) but noticeable in other speeds. I have owned a couple of vehicles and this kind of shimmy/vibration has never happened on any cars that i owned/drove. I am 100% sure it is not normal road feel and it didn't happen during the first 1,700 miles. Also, the car doesn't…
ODI 10326606
Steering · Suspension
1. No events leading up to the failure as it is a brand new car and has been evident from the very beginning. 2. Steering wheel vibrates at highway speeds between 70 and 75 mph. It occurs all the time at those speeds. Consequences are that it is very distracting and also causes numbness in hand and arm on long trips. 3. Tires were balanced and rotated by dealer, but problem was not resolved. *tr
ODI 10350317
Steering · Suspension · Tires
Brand new 2010 subaru outback has a shimmy problem . The steering wheel shimmies and when making a wide turn, often the steering feels like you hit an ice patch, even tho the road is dry. Subaru is and was aware of these problems before production, and sold them anyway. *tr
ODI 10319291
Steering · Suspension
The 2010 subaru outback exhibits extremely poor handling at highway speeds. When traveling at normal highway speed, the steering wheel vibrates, and the car feels like it's at its limit. The car also tracks very poorly wanting to wander towards the shoulder, and is severely jostled around in crosswinds. When it encounters a stiff cross wind the car makes a sudden move, and there is a loss of road feel when the wind…
ODI 10314642