2013 Subaru Outback drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 60 complaints for the 2013 Subaru Outback, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- 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 | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I bought a subaru outback 2.5 limited on 9/29/12. There has been intermittent clicking noises during acceleration and when taking foot off the gas pedal, usually when near or above 38 miles per hour. The clicking noises range for low to loud. My car has now been in the dealer for over 1 week. The first time I took it in they said it was due to a loose panel behind the glove compartment and they "screwed" it in place. The same noise continued to occur without improvement.
Excessive oil usage, regularly occurs within 6000 miles of oil change burns one quart of synthetic engine oil. Also note bushing in drivers side lower control arm has failed as of 50,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Outback
- Engine 68 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints