2006 Subaru Outback suspension problems
37 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2006 Subaru Outback, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a toxic odor emitted from outside the vehicle. The contact discovered that front passenger's side had caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the axle boot had failed. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
I have a 2006 subaru outback limited wagon. Driving on wet roads, not even icy, the most minor bump in the road, or frost heave, will send the vehicle's rear end swaying, almost out of control. This is supposedly known as ghost walking. This is extremely dangerous, as it happens at highway speeds, on straight roads, and causes the vehicle to sway back and forth across the lane. Tires have been replaced as well as subaru dealership performing a full alignment.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Subaru Outback
- Cruise control 99 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Fuel system 40 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints