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2007 Subaru Outback Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2007 Subaru Outback, 12% of all 129 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Outback model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
12% of 129
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Subaru Outback suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 3, 2008, latest Jan 22, 2023.

2007 Subaru Outback suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2008Jan 2009Apr 2010Feb 2011Jan 2014May 2014Jan 2018Jan 2023
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2008 to Jan 2023; peak Jan 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2007 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.

  1. 200568 (25%)
  2. 200648 (17%)
  3. 200716 (12%)
  4. 200818 (8%)
  5. 20098 (8%)
  6. 201031 (9%)
  7. 201136 (6%)
  8. 20125 (2%)
  9. 201321 (7%)
  10. 20149 (4%)
  11. 201513 (3%)
  12. 20164 (1%)
  13. 201713 (1%)
  14. 201816 (2%)
  15. 20199 (1%)
  16. 20208 (1%)
  17. 20217 (2%)
  18. 20224 (1%)
  19. 20232 (2%)
  20. 20244 (4%)
  21. 20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Subaru Outback have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2007 Subaru Outback, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Subaru Outback year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Subaru Outback has the most suspension complaints (68), compared with 16 for the 2007.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2007 Subaru Outback?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Subaru Outback is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.