Suspension Related Problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ball joint (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback

The Suspension problem

On [xxx] clay Subaru in norwood, MA told me that my 2011 Subaru Outback has front subframe rot. Supposedly they do a 100 point inspection every oil change, which is performed every 6 or so months, yet this problem was first report last October! the car had only 81,616 miles on it.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while drivign at low speeds, a divot was encountered and control of the vehicle was lost. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

I have advised autozone about premature failure of this part number ball joint. Originally the part number was fa267. Autozone changed the part number and color but did not address the quality and/or longevty concern.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
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