2010 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 67 complaints for the 2010 Subaru Outback, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 59 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 23 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 59 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 49% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Traveling on icy road approx. 20MPH or less in 2010 outback 3.6 ltd. Very accustomed to driving severe mountain winter conditions & 8th subaru among family members. Seatbelt, shoulder restraint in place on driver. Oncoming driver in mid-size to large truck lost control at high speed, crossed center line and impacted subaru head-on, offset to left side of outback & 2010 outback was totaled. Subaru airbags did not deploy. Impact into front left side, crumpled hood up to windshield, which shattered.
Car engine stops unexpectedly for no reason while operating the vehicle, causing the steering to lock up. This has happened three times in the last five days. One time nearly causing an accident.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Outback
- Drivetrain & axles 80 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints