2006 Subaru Outback suspension problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Subaru Outback — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle becomes uncontrollable on light ice. The rear end will "ghost walk" (seems to steer on its own). I have driven in snow my entire life and have never experienced this issue in any other vehicle. I am also an ASE certified master technician. It only happens if I have passengers in the…”
filed Feb 7, 2022
“My vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it. It is not shifting properly from 2ns-3rd gear while driving, it jerks pretty hard if cold, I have had numerous brake problems, takes a long time to stop at slow speeds, & I'm having numerous issues with suspension. Balljoints keep clicking while reversing…”
filed Mar 5, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Outback | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Outback | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Outback | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 Outback | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 Outback | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Outback | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Outback | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Outback | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Outback | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.