2010 SUBARU OUTBACK Structure Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10567546 |
FIRST NOTICED IN THE SPRING OF 2013, ONE OF THE SAFETY HAND-HOLDS IN THE BACK SEAT POPPED OUT OF ITS SOCKET AS SOMEONE WAS RIDING IN THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. SIX MONTHS LATER, THE SAFETY HAND-HOLD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POPPED OUT AS WELL, WHEN A RIDER WAS USING IT. I NOTICED THAT THE SAFETY HAND-HOLDS CAN BE EASILY POPPED IN AND OUT WITHOUT MUCH FORCE. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE, IT SEEMS THAT THEY SHOULD BE MORE SECURELY FASTENED. *TR
#10481087 |
WHILE AT A STOP LITE OR STANDING THE CAR SEND A VIBRATION THROW THE DOOR PANELS BRAKE PEDAL, BACK OF DRIVER SEAT HAD IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY RAN CHECK ON IT AND CAME UP WITH NORMAL I THINK THEY ARE WRONG IT SCARES ME THAT IT COULD START ON FIRE. *TR
#10342687 | Crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND SLOWING DOWN A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE LEFT REAR SIDE CAUSING THE LEFT REAR TIRE TO LOSE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, AND THEN SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HER DESTINATION PER THE POLICE OFFICER'S INSTRUCTIONS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED WHIPLASH AND THE PASSENGER HAD A NECK INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COLLISION CENTER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
#10339883 |
I HAVE A SEVERE WATER LEAK IN MY BRAND NEW SUBARU 2010 OUTBACK, THAT RESULTED IN MOLD ON THE PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER FLOOR MATS. WHEN I TURNED A CORNER A LITTLE FLOOD POURED ONTO MY GRANDDAUGHTER ANKLE AND FOOT. IT WAS AS IF SOMEONE HAD POURED A BUCKET INTO MY CAR. MY GRANDCHILDREN HAD TO SHOPVAC THE WATER OUT OF THE CAR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER LEAVES HAD PLUGGED THE DRAIN TUBE. UPDATED IVOQ 09/27/10 *TR
#10329186 |
I PURCHASED A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK FROM IRA SUBARU IN DANVERS, MA IN JANUARY, 2010. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, I DISCOVERED THE FRAME AROUND THE ENGINE WAS RUSTED. THIS CAR IS BRAND NEW. I RECENTLY BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF IRA SUBARU. THEY SAID IT'S FINE, AND IT JUST NEEDS TO BE TREATED WITH A SPECIAL SPRAY, AND THAT'S ALL THEY DID. IS THIS SAFE? WHY WAS MY 2010 SUBARU ALREADY RUSTING? THE CARS THAT WCVB TV IN BOSTON HIGHLIGHTED LAST NIGHT ALL SEEMED TO BE JAPANESE. PLEASE ADVISE. MY CAR HAS JUST 3,800 MILES ON IT. THANK YOU. *TR

Other 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK Problem Areas

Power Train 79 complaints Engine 43 complaints Steering 41 complaints Air Bags 37 complaints Exterior Lighting 34 complaints Service Brakes 34 complaints Electrical System 30 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Unknown Or Other 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Tires 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulicactuator 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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