2011 Subaru Outback drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 209 complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 209 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 114,000 miles 169 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 50 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 30 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 26 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 169 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 114,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Coolant leak, steering power fluid leak, break pad leak, gasoline line leak, seat heater, clicking noise after turning off car, leaking seats and rear view mirror also leaking, steering wheel expanding due to possible air bag, heater and ac vents lose and also chemical smell/gas/coolant coming from front and back of car, sunroof not secured. Every wiring wet, charger port in middle compartment wet when plugging something in. Everything auto does not work.
2011 subaru outback with CVT transmission stalls when coming to an abrupt stop. Subaru has a TSB and knows there is an issue with the torque converters in these cars. The vehicle stalled coming to an abrupt stop in the middle of an intersection. This is a major safety issue that should be corrected via recall of CVT model 2011 outbacks.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Outback
- Lighting 117 complaints
- Engine 93 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Air bags 74 complaints
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints