How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2013 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this category for the 2013 Outback, which is 7% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Subaru Outback suspension or tires?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires for the 2013 Outback.

What is the most common suspension complaint on the 2013 Outback?

Owners most often describe the vehicle wandering or drifting at highway speeds, requiring frequent steering correction.

At what mileage do 2013 Outback suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 2,000 miles.

Did the 2013 Outback's suspension issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to this problem area for the 2013 Outback.

2013 Subaru Outback Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Subaru Outback, 7% of its 297 total complaints that year. There is no related recall for this component. One crash was reported, with a median failure mileage of 2,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 21; 7% of 297
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe the vehicle wandering, drifting, or swaying at highway speeds, forcing constant steering correction to stay in the lane.
Some report the front passenger tire striking the fender well body molding during hard turns, with a measured side-to-side hub offset.
One owner reported a front tire losing air repeatedly due to what was described as an invisible defect, followed by a rear tire developing the same issue.
Another owner described large, poorly damped up-and-down and side-to-side suspension motions on wavy freeway pavement that made the vehicle hard to control.
One owner raised concerns about the tire pressure monitoring system requiring dealer resets when swapping to winter wheels.

When 2013 Subaru Outback suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 9, 2013, latest Jun 9, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2013 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 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 & tire complaints does the 2013 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this category for the 2013 Outback, which is 7% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Subaru Outback suspension or tires?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires for the 2013 Outback.
What is the most common suspension complaint on the 2013 Outback?: Owners most often describe the vehicle wandering or drifting at highway speeds, requiring frequent steering correction.
At what mileage do 2013 Outback suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 2,000 miles.
Did the 2013 Outback's suspension issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to this problem area for the 2013 Outback.