How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2011 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA lists 36 complaints in this area for the 2011 Outback, making up 6% of all 651 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2011 Subaru Outback?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Outback.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 16,182 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few thousand miles.

Did these suspension and tire problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these 36 complaints.

How does 2011 compare to other Outback model years for this issue?

The 2011 Outback's 36 complaints and 6% share are higher than most later years, though the 2010 Outback had a higher share at 9% with 31 complaints.

2011 Subaru Outback Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, 6% of its 651 total complaints. No related recall is on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 16,182 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 36; 6% of 651
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 16,182 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Steering wheel and seat vibration at highway speeds, often starting around 45 mph and worsening in turns.
Sidewall bulges or bubbles on tires, sometimes affecting multiple tires on the same vehicle within a short time.
Front tire tread separation or blowout while driving, in one case damaging the front end.
Persistent front-end shake at freeway speeds of roughly 70 mph, even before delivery in one case.
Vehicle instability or wandering at speeds above 70 mph requiring constant steering correction.
Wheels reported as vibrating out of control when packed with snow, with dealers unable to fix the issue.

When 2011 Subaru Outback suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 20, 2010, latest Aug 3, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 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 common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2011 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA lists 36 complaints in this area for the 2011 Outback, making up 6% of all 651 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2011 Subaru Outback?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Outback.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 16,182 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few thousand miles.
Did these suspension and tire problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these 36 complaints.
How does 2011 compare to other Outback model years for this issue?: The 2011 Outback's 36 complaints and 6% share are higher than most later years, though the 2010 Outback had a higher share at 9% with 31 complaints.