2010 Subaru Outback problems
Owners have filed 469 complaints about the 2010 Subaru Outback with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 20% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 9.6%.
Complaints469
Crashes20
Fires6
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 20.0% · 94
Air bags 9.6% · 45
Engine 9.4% · 44
Steering 9.0% · 42
Exterior lighting 7.5% · 35
Service brakes 7.5% · 35
Electrical system 7.0% · 33
Suspension 5.5% · 26
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 28 model years of the Subaru Outback in this data, 2010 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2019 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 19 in the last three years against 39 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 66,800 miles.
In owners' own words
We have a engine stalling problem on a 2010 Subaru outback when braking it is a known problem with the transmission failing and Subaru extended a warrantee to 100,000 miles or 10 years but did not notify owners. Now at 110000 miles we are having similar problems. I don't think we should be penalized for driving less miles per year but have same issue. They admitted a problem but refuse to cover it. Power train
Cvt failed at 149,250 mileage. Even though Subaru extended warranty to 100,000 or 10 years this vehicle was beyond 100,000 on the odometer and didn't exhibit issues when the extension was issued. I expect Subaru to warranty further as their cvt continues to be a problem with vehicles outside of their original and extended warranty. Cost of repair is $7,335 plus cost of rental car. Power train · reported at 149,250 miles
Car parked on slight uphill incline of house driveway.. Started engine, moved automatic transmission selector to d(RIVE). Transmission went to reverse. Moved transmission lever to n(eutral) and back to d. Transmission again went to reverse. Moved selector (shifter) to p(ARK) and then to d. This time the transmission responded correctly. Care was stationary during the event. Power train · reported at 93,200 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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