Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback

One problem related to front suspension upper ball joint has been reported for the 2011 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2011 Outback.

1 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2026

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. I have had to replace all of these part numbered ball joints with oem Subaru parts. The autozone version will not last until the next oil change(approximately 5k miles) before it is loose and making a knocking noise. The is a safety concern as the ball joint may break or fail while someone is driving. I have expressed this concern multiple time to multiple reps from autozone over the last 12 years. Autozone's remedy was simply to change the color and part number, then continue selling the same sub standard part. Your attention to this would be beneficial to all involved. Thank you.


Other Suspension related problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback

Suspension problems
16
Ball Joint problems
2
Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems
1
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems
1


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