How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2010 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this area for the 2010 Outback, which is 9% of its 356 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Subaru Outback's suspension or steering?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Outback.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Outback?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 8,000 miles, though several owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.

How does the 2010 Outback compare to other Outback years for this issue?

The 2010 model's 9% share of complaints in this area is the highest of any Outback year listed, followed by 2011 at 6% and 2013 at 7%.

Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these complaints for the 2010 Outback.

2010 Subaru Outback Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Subaru Outback, 9% of its 356 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any Outback model year. No related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure was 8,000.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 31; 9% of 356
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Steering wheel vibrates or shimmies at highway speeds, often above 65 mph, sometimes starting within the first few hundred miles.
Front end shakes on smooth or recently repaved roads regardless of acceleration or deceleration, with dealers blaming wheel balance or tires.
Vehicle drifts or sways side to side at higher speeds (around 80 mph) with no cause found during dealer inspection.
Wheels reportedly become clogged with debris or snow, causing vibration at any speed, described by a dealer as a known issue.
All four struts required replacement after a dashboard warning told the driver to pull off the road.

When 2010 Subaru Outback suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2010, latest Jan 5, 2025.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 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.

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

How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2010 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this area for the 2010 Outback, which is 9% of its 356 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Subaru Outback's suspension or steering?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Outback.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Outback?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 8,000 miles, though several owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.
How does the 2010 Outback compare to other Outback years for this issue?: The 2010 model's 9% share of complaints in this area is the highest of any Outback year listed, followed by 2011 at 6% and 2013 at 7%.
Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these complaints for the 2010 Outback.