Wheel Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 110 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (100 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Wheel problems of Subaru Outback

The Wheel problem

Transmission is failing. Wheel bearing bad. This is a 5 year old car with regular maintenance. No warning lights.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact states one of the tires has been losing air. The service mechanic states that he has never seen this problem. The wheel itself looks like it has a cracked. It is right in the middle of the wheel on the inner rim. It has not damaged the tires.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when he was informed that the rear driver side lug studs exhibited stress fractures.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

2005 Subaru Outback rear hub recall: not convinced that the recall that replaces the rear hubs with the improved version is effective. I had both rear hubs replace under the recall at 45,000 miles and one of those went out at 86,000 miles (41,000 miles after replacement).   Read details...

The Wheel Multi Piece problem

Consumer states all 4 alloy rims are corroding excessively resulting in loss of tire pressure. Ts   Read details...




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