1. Subaru Outback
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  3. Tread/Belt

Subaru Outback Tread/Belt Problems

13
Owner complaint records in our dataset
6
Years with records
2000–2014
Stored years

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.

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • firestone wilderness · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • April 14, 2018 · 83,775 miles

    Tread/Belt · Wheels

    Inspection noted belt seperation on goodyear assurance tires, vehicle stationary

    ODI 11088340

    2014 records in this system

  • July 8, 2017 · 105,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    The front passenger side tire started to deflate, whether in motion or when parked. This was a slow leak. The tires had 6/32 tread remaining. The problematic tire would hold pressure for about 40 miles of highway driving, or several hours when parked, before the low tire pressure sensor light would come one. The tire was repeatedly filled with air during the course of the road trip. Upon arrival an appointment was…

    ODI 11004184

    2011 records in this system

  • July 21, 2015

    Tread/Belt

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback equipped with michelin primacy mxv4 tl tires, size: 225/15/r17 (na). The front passenger side tire was beginning to deteriorate. The tire was taken to the dealer; however, details of the failure could not be provided. The tires were replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 135,000…

    ODI 10887767

    2006 records in this system

  • October 12, 2009

    Front · Steering · Tires · Tread/Belt

    There is an continuous vibration and shimmy in the front-end and steering wheel of my 2010 subaru outback that since new (oct 2009) has not been able to be rectified by subaru mechanics, even with cooperation by subaru of america. This vibration can sometimes be dramatic through the steering wheel at highway speeds, and causes erratic drivability, especially in adverse conditions. This vibration may also cause…

    ODI 10314682

    2010 records in this system

  • June 19, 2007

    Tread/Belt

    2006 subaru outback gross vehicle weight:26450 date of purchase:05/18/2007 odometer at purchase:32743 dealer:walser subaru inc. Address:[redacted] burnsville, 55306 dealer license:dt36027 on 07/02/2007 found outer edge of rear tires were severely worn, steel belts visible. Called dealer told them needed vehicle inspected immediately, as we felt it was unsafe. Dealership the stated we needed two new tires and a four…

    ODI 10197091

    2006 records in this system

  • May 29, 2006

    Suspension · Tread/Belt

    Excessive rear tire wear, bridgestone potenza re92, 225/55/17 installed on 2005 subaru outback. Normal tire wear through 19k miles. Rear tires completly worn out after 2k road trip with moderate vehicle loading. No signs of mis-alignment or over/under inflation. Front tires remain serviceable. *nm

    ODI 10160486

    2005 records in this system

  • September 1, 2000

    Tread/Belt

    When i went to change a tire that i have been nursing a slow leak on for a few weeks, i noticed that there was a nice smooth half circle in the covering about where i think the tire meets the tread. It appeared to me as the first sign of tread separation.*ak (dot number: w2xow66140 tiresize: p22560r169)

    ODI 752227

    2000 records in this system

  • August 1, 2000

    Tread/Belt

    Pe00020; orginial equipment on 2000, subaru, outback, tire size p225r16. All four tires have cracks along the tread which seemed that tread may separate. *ak firestone dealer indicated that the tires were not on recall and the cracks of the treads was due to bad alignment. *yh

    ODI 869790

    2000 records in this system