2010 Subaru Outback brakes problems
40 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2010 Subaru Outback, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 121,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 121,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving at 10-15 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle. Additionally, there was smoke emerging from the hood and into the vehicle. The gear shifter was stuck and failed to engage into first gear. The emergency brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact declined to pay for the $1800.00 fee.
Electric parking brake closed during repair of vehicle and would not respond to reprogramming or any attempt to repair. Car was stationary, but unable to release brake resulted in necessary replacement of faulty component. Subaru unwilling to reimburse for part.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Outback
- Drivetrain & axles 80 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints