2007 Subaru Outback suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2007 Subaru Outback — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving down the freeway, snowy conditions, going roughly 50 mph in a straight line, no curves or turns in sight, hit a very small hump in the road and suddenly I found myself sideways from what seems like a rear steer situation, i corrected as best i could and luckily i was in the only section of…”
filed Jan 22, 2023
“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went over a bump in the roadway and went sideways. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the rear stabilizer bar had detached. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jun 16, 2021
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 | 2 | 0% |
| 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 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Outback | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Outback | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.