2010 Subaru Outback drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 80 complaints for the 2010 Subaru Outback, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 80 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 106,000 miles 67 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 14 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 67 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 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.
Our 2010 model subaru outback with 121,000 miles began stalling while braking at stop lights and behind others vehicles also braking hard. While I am able to start it back up immediately, this has become a consistent problem and I feel a very dangerous issue. I have been left stalled in the middle of rush hour traffic because the car in front of me braked hard. After speaking with our dealership the response was that we need a new torque converter and that this is a known problem with the 2010-2012 outbacks.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Outback
- Engine 67 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints