Is the 2018 Subaru Outback suspension reliable?

NHTSA recorded 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Outback, about 2% of that year's 811 total complaints. That's a smaller share than several earlier Outback model years, such as 2010 and 2011.

Is there a recall for 2018 Subaru Outback suspension or wheel issues?

No related recall is listed in the data for the 2018 Outback's Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints.

At what mileage do 2018 Outback suspension problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 8,200 miles.

Did any 2018 Outback suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 fire was reported in this problem area's complaint set.

2018 Subaru Outback Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Subaru Outback, 2% of its 811 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 8,200 miles, and no related recall is on file. Reported issues include tire tread separation, front-end rattling, and a rear trailing arm fracture.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 16; 2% of 811
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe tire tread separating from the sidewall shortly after purchase, well under normal wear expectations.
Front suspension develops a rattling or knocking noise over uneven pavement, sometimes paired with a loose-feeling front end and vibration at higher speeds.
Some drivers report the vehicle suddenly jerking side to side and feeling unstable at various speeds with no clear cause identified.
A tire blowout occurred at highway speed with popping noise and visible bead-to-tread separation lines on a Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport tire.
One owner reported a rear trailing arm snapping, with rust visible on part of the fracture, at 40,200 miles.
Wheels showed cracks on rims and spokes along with frequent low tire pressure warnings and air loss on all four tires.

When 2018 Subaru Outback suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 5, 2018, latest Dec 31, 2024.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2018 to Dec 2024; peak Nov 2018 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 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

Is the 2018 Subaru Outback suspension reliable?: NHTSA recorded 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Outback, about 2% of that year's 811 total complaints. That's a smaller share than several earlier Outback model years, such as 2010 and 2011.
Is there a recall for 2018 Subaru Outback suspension or wheel issues?: No related recall is listed in the data for the 2018 Outback's Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Outback suspension problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 8,200 miles.
Did any 2018 Outback suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 fire was reported in this problem area's complaint set.