2007 Subaru Outback Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,147miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Subaru Outback, 11% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,147 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“In june of 2013 I took my car to the Subaru dealer for service after noticing a burning smell. I was told my front right axle was broken. Seven months later (january 2014) I returned to the dealer with the same complaint. This time the left axle and left wheel bearing were broken. Two months later (march 2014) I was back at the dealer and my right axle and right axle seal were broken again. That is three axles in nine months! …”
NHTSA complaint #10587355, filed 2014-05, 81,147 miles“My 2007 Outback with less than 85,000 miles on it has required 2 wheel bearings previously. Today the dealership told me that it needed two more, replacing one that had less than 6 months on it. Subaru extended their warranty coverage for the 2006 models because of the same issue. From reviewing the forums it seems this part is prone to early failure. I think it should be recalled at warrantied to at least 100,000 miles as they did with the 2006 model year.”
NHTSA complaint #10475584, filed 2012-09, 85,000 miles“2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i with snow tires (snow flake symbol). I first noticed the occurrence last year when driving slightly snowy roads in colorado,. The back end of my car would wobble side to side at a high rate -- probably 5 inches to each side. It felt as if the car was sending power to each wheel independently. The faster I would go, the more violently it would wobble side to side. I was suddenly having to drive 20mph on interstate 70, I was being passed by large semi- trucks and little miatas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317317, filed 2010-03, 20,000 miles“2007 Subaru Outback does not handle properly on icy roads. The awd fails or pulls, causing the driver to lose control at speeds over 35-40mph. Other 2wd cars on the road pass and handle the same conditions better with no appearance of sliding. This has happened several times. We have also replaced the tires and had two alignments in the past year. The problem persists whenever we are on an ice packed road, but does not present in snow or where the road has been treated with adequate mag chloride.”
NHTSA complaint #10250742, filed 2008-12, 25,000 miles“Our 2007 Subaru Outback fishtails all over the place on icy roads that all other vehicles safely travel on at twice the speed as we are able to do in our Outback. This isn't the driver or the tires. This is the car. I have never experienced this issue with any other car I have ever owned (honda crv, saturn sw2, 2wd gmc s-15, chevy corsica) and I have driven in similar conditions many times. It is miserable and feels very dangerous when you don't feel in control of your vehicle at 30 MPH on icy roads that everyone else is traveling 50-60 MPH on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381496, filed 2011-02, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016213Mar 24, 2025Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2005-2009 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles…
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 26 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 | 14 | 11% |
| 2006 | 37 | 13% |
| 2005 | 56 | 21% |
| 2004 | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 10% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 19 | 11% |
| 2000 | 24 | 12% |
| 1999 | 13 | 12% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Subaru Outback
47 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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