2009 Subaru Outback Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,818miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Subaru Outback, 3% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,818 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.
“Sidewall tire failure in ordinary use; 2009 Subaru Outback, 5500 miles, bridgestone/firestone tire failed, inner right rear sidewall fractured. No excessive driving, speed, or severe use at all. I replaced all bridgestone/firestone tires and have them available for osi/odi expert analysis.”
NHTSA complaint #10257501, filed 2009-02, 5,540 miles“The tire pressuure management system on my 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5 xt ltd has never worked properly and the local Subaru service center (wackerli of idaho falls), the regional servic emanager and Subaru of america refused to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10398264, filed 2011-04, 95 miles“2009 Subaru Outback. Consumer states problems with the tire pressure monitoring system light illuminating. The consumer stated after he adjusted the tire pressure to the cold pressure of 32 PSI front and 30 PSI rear which was listed on the sticker on the drivers side door, the TPMS light illuminated when he drove the vehicle. The vehicle was taken in for service and the tire pressure was adjusted to 30 PSI which caused the light to go out. The service tech recommended all four tires be adjusted to 30 PSI for a period of time to determine if the TPMS would illuminate again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404790, filed 2011-06Related service bulletins
- 10037968Feb 3, 2011Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2009 Subaru Outback
30 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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