2007 Subaru Outback Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2007 Subaru Outback, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.
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.
“While driving on snow covered roads with three people and ski equipment in the vehicle, I experienced dangerous, abnormal handling. This phenomenon has been reported by many other 2005-2009 Subaru Outback owners, and is believed to be caused by a design flaw in the vehicles suspension system. Specifically, the outbacks appear to have a chassis tuning issue where the rear suspension oscillates in such a way to cause rear-steer. When this occurs road feel and handling confidence are completely lost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559322, filed 2014-01, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the rear end swerved when driving at any speed. A local auto specialist performed an alignment and the tires were replaced however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 92,000. ..updated 08/11/14”
NHTSA complaint #10561987, filed 2014-01, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when he was informed that the rear driver side lug studs exhibited stress fractures. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the dealer perform a diagnostic to determine the failure. The contact stated the vehicle had already been diagnosed by the previous authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10351250, filed 2010-08, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Subaru Outback
47 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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