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2010 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2010 Subaru Outback, 11% of all 360 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 21 Outback model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 120,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
41
11% of 360
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
120,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2010 Subaru Outback brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2009, latest Mar 12, 2026.

2010 Subaru Outback brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2009Mar 2017Sep 2018Jul 2019Dec 2020Nov 2021Sep 2024Mar 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2009 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Subaru Outback

  1. NHTSA 18V626000Sep 13, 2018Brakes27,175 vehicles

    Parking brake

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.

Brakes complaints by Outback model year

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

  1. 200542 (15%)
  2. 200628 (10%)
  3. 200713 (10%)
  4. 200834 (15%)
  5. 20099 (8%)
  6. 201041 (11%)
  7. 201184 (13%)
  8. 201241 (14%)
  9. 201333 (11%)
  10. 201424 (12%)
  11. 201531 (6%)
  12. 201622 (3%)
  13. 201728 (3%)
  14. 201821 (3%)
  15. 201925 (2%)
  16. 202017 (2%)
  17. 20218 (3%)
  18. 202211 (2%)
  19. 20237 (8%)
  20. 20244 (4%)
  21. 20256 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Subaru Outback have brake problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the brake in the 2010 Subaru Outback, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 120,500 miles.
Which Subaru Outback year has the most brake complaints?
The 2011 Subaru Outback has the most brake complaints (84), compared with 41 for the 2010.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Subaru Outback?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Subaru Outback concerns the brake: 18V626000.

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.