How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Outback, which is 5% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for structure or body issues on the 2010 Subaru Outback?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2010 Outback.

What structure and body problems do owners report most on the 2010 Outback?

Owners describe water leaks into the cabin, frame or sub-frame corrosion, door handles that fail to open, and interior hand-holds popping out of place.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2010 Outback?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Outback is 49,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to structure and body complaints on the 2010 Outback?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries among the 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Outback.

2010 Subaru Outback Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Subaru Outback, about 5% of its 360 total complaints. Owners commonly report water leaks, frame or sub-frame corrosion, door handle failures, and loose interior hand-holds; no related recall is listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 5% of 360 complaints
All complaints this year: 360
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 49,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Water leaks into the cabin, with owners describing water pooling on floor mats and leading to mold.
Frame and rear sub-frame corrosion reported at relatively low mileage, in some cases discovered soon after purchase.
Front door handle can fail to release the latch, trapping occupants inside and forcing exit through the passenger side.
Interior safety hand-holds in the back seat and front passenger area pop out of their sockets during use.
Owners report vibration felt through door panels, brake pedal, and seat back while stopped or driving at low speed.
Passenger air bag warning indicator illuminates intermittently, traced to a seat pressure sensor issue.

When 2010 Subaru Outback body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2010, latest Jul 28, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jul 2026; peak May 2010 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Outback model year

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

20057 (3%)
20065 (2%)
20078 (6%)
20088 (4%)
20096 (6%)
201018 (5%)
201115 (2%)
20129 (3%)
201322 (7%)
201413 (6%)
201537 (7%)
201621 (3%)
201729 (3%)
201824 (3%)
201934 (3%)
202027 (3%)
20218 (3%)
20229 (2%)
20236 (7%)
20246 (6%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Outback, which is 5% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for structure or body issues on the 2010 Subaru Outback?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2010 Outback.
What structure and body problems do owners report most on the 2010 Outback?: Owners describe water leaks into the cabin, frame or sub-frame corrosion, door handles that fail to open, and interior hand-holds popping out of place.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2010 Outback?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Outback is 49,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to structure and body complaints on the 2010 Outback?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries among the 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Outback.