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2010 Subaru Outback Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 18 NHTSA recalls and 359 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2010 Subaru Outback

The 2010 Subaru Outback is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
18 recalls on record
359
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Subaru Outback (18)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V626000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V009000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V013000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V694000

Showing 10 of 18 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Subaru Outback

Based on 359 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
86
Air Bags
42
Steering
41
Exterior Lighting
28
Electrical System
27
Service Brakes
27
Engine And Engine Cooling
23
Engine
21
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Subaru Outback — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 359 complaints 2011 649 complaints 2012 290 complaints 2013 294 complaints 2014 207 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Subaru Outback

Is the 2010 Subaru Outback reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Subaru Outback has 18 recalls and 359 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Subaru Outback have?
The 2010 Subaru Outback has 18 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Subaru Outback?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Subaru Outback are: Power Train, Air Bags, Steering, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Subaru Outback safe to buy?
The 2010 Subaru Outback has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 18 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Outback should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Subaru Outback.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.