2007 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Subaru Outback, 6% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,700 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake line broke on the passenger side under the rear door . I could see the fluid coming out through a cover of some kind that I think is to protect the fuel tank. I was driving and needed to stop and the pedal went suddenly to the floor and I went past where I tried to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11157245, filed 2018-12, 185,500 miles“The brakes failed completely when I was driving down the road about to enter the highway. The pedal went all the way to the floor. No braking action whatsoever. I was able to swerve to avoid the car in front of me and eventually stop by using the emergency brake. The car had just been serviced (60k interval) by the dealer including flushing the brake lines and installing new rear brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448206, filed 2012-02, 64,000 miles“Stepped on the brakes while on the highway and they went to the floor. Fortunately I was able to grab the emergency brake and dodge into the next lane otherwise I would have slammed into the car in front of me, causing unknown damage/injury. I used the parking break and manual shifting option to limp it back to my house a few miles away. I walked around the vehicle and found a puddle of brake fluid dripping onto the ground at the passenger side rear wheel. Upon further inspection, I found a metal brake line was leaking fluid where it was clamped to the vehicle body. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287231, filed 2019-12, 179,400 miles“Brakes failed on a city street, approaching highway on-ramp - car being driven by a 17 year old new driver - thankfully no collision or damage to person or property occurred. After inspection, rear brake line failed due to corrosion/perforation at 2-2 way connector at 176k miles after two previous recalls were supposedly executed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203422, filed 2019-04, 176,000 miles“2007 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5i automatic. Had recall campaign 14V311 completed in 2018 for brake lines. According to Subaru brake lines were rustproofed and/or replaced. 9 June 2024 I start vehicle and place it into drive in doing so applying brake pedal to allow selection of transmission range. Pedal goes to floor without feedback pressure. No brakes. I check rear of car to find large amounts of brake fluid covering rear passenger wheel well area. Brake line has failed at rear junction as described in recall. Recall was not curative and did not address safety fault. 73k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11593389, filed 2024-06Related recalls
- 14V311000Jun 10, 2014Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013…Covers: Subaru Outback 2005–2009, WRX 2008–2014, WRX STI 2008–2014 +3 more
- 13V110000Mar 27, 2013Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly…Covers: Subaru Outback 2005–2009, Legacy 2005–2009
Related service bulletins
- 11002725Jun 25, 2024This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been…
- 10163525Jul 11, 2019This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from…
- 10233105Dec 23, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10233104Dec 22, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10234896Jul 1, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10232540Jul 1, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10068331Jul 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10234827Jun 10, 2014New Subaru Recall Campaign: Brake Line Corrosion WQK?47
- 10084243Jun 10, 2014New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqk]47
- 10234887May 30, 2013Subaru Recall Campaign WQG43: Brake Line Corrosion
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 8% |
| 2022 | 11 | 2% |
| 2021 | 8 | 3% |
| 2020 | 15 | 2% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 18 | 2% |
| 2017 | 25 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 3% |
| 2015 | 28 | 5% |
| 2014 | 22 | 11% |
| 2013 | 31 | 10% |
| 2012 | 40 | 14% |
| 2011 | 78 | 12% |
| 2010 | 40 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 31 | 14% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 19 | 7% |
| 2005 | 31 | 11% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 31 | 22% |
| 2001 | 30 | 18% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 15 | 12% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 7 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2007 Subaru Outback
47 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology