Subaru Outback

2006–2010 only

1,349 classified complaints 24 recalls

93,148 sold in the US for 2006–2010.

145 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2006–2010 Subaru Outback models have 1,349 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 24 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 76,740 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Outback report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2001–2005

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2021–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2010 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 290 complaints · 31/10k sold

Median onset: 76,740 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 177 complaints · 19/10k sold

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 157 complaints · 17/10k sold

Median onset: 81,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 128 complaints · 14/10k sold

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 67 complaints · 7.2/10k sold

Median onset: 155,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 65 complaints · 7.0/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 44 complaints · 4.7/10k sold

Median onset: 109,500 miles.

Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 43 complaints · 4.6/10k sold

Median onset: 100,500 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2010 model years. See the full Subaru Outback report for every year and full specs/safety data.