Does the 2006 Subaru Outback have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Subaru Outback, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2005 Subaru Outback has the most suspension complaints (68), compared with 48 for the 2006.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Subaru Outback?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Subaru Outback is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Subaru Outback Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Subaru Outback, 17% of all 277 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Outback model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 57,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 48; 17% of 277
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 57,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Subaru Outback suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 29, 2006, latest Feb 7, 2022.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Feb 2022; peak Jan 2009 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200568 (25%)
200648 (17%)
200716 (12%)
200818 (8%)
20098 (8%)
201031 (9%)
201136 (6%)
20125 (2%)
201321 (7%)
20149 (4%)
201513 (3%)
20164 (1%)
201713 (1%)
201816 (2%)
20199 (1%)
20208 (1%)
20217 (2%)
20224 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20244 (4%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Subaru Outback have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Subaru Outback, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.
Which Subaru Outback year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2005 Subaru Outback has the most suspension complaints (68), compared with 48 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Subaru Outback?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Subaru Outback is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.