NHTSA Complaint #11182779 — 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11182779
Vehicle	2010 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 25, 2019
Date Filed	February 27, 2019
Mileage	123,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

I HAVE OWNED BY 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK ONLY 9 YEARS AND I LEARNED THAT THE CVT (TRANSMISSION) HAS FAILED. SEARCHING ARTICLES AND FORUMS THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS/YEARS. MY VEHICLE IS NOW USELESS UNTIL I PAY OVER $7000 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT. GIVEN THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE WAS NOT A RECALL. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT SUBARU OFFERS IS NOT USEFUL GIVEN THE AGE OF MOST OF THESE VEHICLES.

Related Complaints for the 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

Other POWER TRAIN Complaints

#11667008 — June 15, 2025 — It is a known issue with subarus of this year that the engine will stall at random intervals when stopping, weather a...

#11569637 — February 3, 2024 — Vehicle has an automatic transmission and it stalls when stopping. There is no warning light on the dash. This happen...

#11543204 — September 7, 2023 — The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at undisclosed sp...

#11482656 — September 2, 2022 — The car will die/stop working at stop signs and at abrupt stops. The problem has been confirmed by a Subaru dealer, ...

#11480801 — August 23, 2022 — Recently, while driving home in traffic, with the car in drive while braking, my car stalled in the middle of the roa...

Recent Complaints for the 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

#11688669 — SERVICE BRAKES — September 20, 2025 — On Saturday, August 9, 2025, my brakes failed at highway speed. My vehicle's stopping distance was severely increased...

#11664459 — SERVICE BRAKES — June 2, 2025 — Brake pedal went to the floor while applying the brake. Pulled car back up driveway and parked and noted almost zero...

#11653417 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — April 8, 2025 — The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and ...

#11640199 — SERVICE BRAKES — February 2, 2025 — I noticed my brake pedal suddenly sink to the floor, and I have to press the pedal all the way to the bottom to get a...

#11640122 — SERVICE BRAKES — February 1, 2025 — Complete brake failure due to leakage at 4 way b8rake line junction located above the gas tank on right side rear of ...