2016 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2016 Subaru Outback, 3% of its 643 total complaints for the year. Owners reported 7 crashes and 3 injuries tied to braking, with a median failure mileage of 15,050. No related brake recalls are listed.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 3% of 643
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 15,050 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the Eyesight forward-collision system braking on its own for no clear reason, sometimes while moving through an intersection.
- Some drivers describe the brake pedal going spongy and sinking toward the floor under continuous pressure, especially in hot weather or stop-and-go traffic.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle lurching or accelerating unexpectedly while the brake pedal was depressed, leading to collisions with objects or buildings.
- Owners report brakes locking up unexpectedly during normal driving maneuvers like passing or lane changes.
- One complaint describes a temporary loss of braking ability that resolved after restarting the vehicle and having the brake lines flushed.
When 2016 Subaru Outback brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 18, 2015, latest Aug 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Subaru Outback
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Subaru Outback have?
- NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2016 Outback, which is 3% of the 643 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Subaru Outback brakes?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for brakes on the 2016 Outback.
- At what mileage do 2016 Outback brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on this model year is 15,050 miles.
- Did the 2016 Outback brake issues cause crashes?
- Owners reported 7 crashes and 3 injuries connected to the brake complaints filed for the 2016 Outback.
- Is the 2016 Outback worse than other years for brake complaints?
- No, its 3% share of total complaints is lower than most other Outback model years, such as 2011 at 13% and 2012 at 14%.