2011 Subaru Outback Suspension Problems
- 9
- 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 · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated that while drivign at low speeds, a divot was encountered and control of the vehicle was lost. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ball joints…
ODI 10888553
Steering · Suspension
Subaru outback vibrates in steering wheel and seats at speeds from 60 to above. There is a service bulletin which states the steering column and steering wheel gets replaced. Have not found any information that this rectifies the issue or that it makes the car any more safe or pleasant to drive. Postings suggest that this repair does not improve the issue. *tr
ODI 10654202
Suspension
2011 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to excessive front end vibration. *smd the consumer stated he had all four tires rotated and balanced, but the front end vibration continued. The front end was aligned, but the problem persisted. At the recommendation of the dealer, the consumer purchased four new tires, but to no avail.
ODI 10506105
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Even after all the soa (subaru of america) "fixes" / service bulletins i still have a vibration issues at highway speeds, feel it in the seat and in steering wheel. It gets worse at highway speeds if your going around a curve on it tends to get worse. Even after through the curve.. Also noted it doesn't matter weather conditions hot, cold raining or dry. *tr
ODI 10471864
Suspension · Wheels
Vehicle vibration - after about 8k miles a vibration started in the seat and steering. Tires were rebalanced using a road force balancing machine. Then the vibration would come and go even at set speeds. But would get worse going around turns at highway speeds. Dealership did a "fix" which didn't change anything. No matter the load in the car 5 people in the car or empty vibration comes and go. They say the issue…
ODI 10437645
Column · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph the steering wheel would shake and vibrate. The vehicle would also respond late to turns in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column and various suspension components were replaced. The failures continued. The failure mileage was 3,000.
ODI 10412337
Suspension
My 2011 outback is unstable at high speed on the highway. It tends to wander and has a difficult time keeping straight at 70+ mph. This is particularly noticeable when driving long distance. Constant adjustments are necessary at 70+ mph to keep the vehicle in a straight line. I noticed this soon after taking possession of the vehicle and driving on the highway at speed 70+ mph on a 65-68 miles trip to work. I…
ODI 10441360
Steering · Suspension
Test drove 2011 subaru outback 3.6r before purchase and vehicle had front end shake at freeway speed of 70 mph or so. As result did not buy. *tr
ODI 10356557
Mechanical · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Steering · Suspension
Purchased my 2011 outback in july if last year. I have taken it to the dealer on several occasions due to a vibration in the steering and thumping in the tires...almost like there was flat spots in the tires. They first told me it was flat spots and it may take up to 3000 miles before it would quit, however it never did and got worse. I took it back 2 more times and they finally did a force balance and put a…
ODI 10409195