2010 Subaru Outback Equipment Problems
2 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK (LEGACY) FLOOR MAT BUNCHED UP, STICKING BETWEEN FIREWALL/CONSOLE AND GAS PEDAL. MAT DOES NOT STAY "HOOKED" ON RETAINING HOOKS. SECOND OCCURRENCE (SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL/STOPPED/ SHUT OFF ENGINE BOTH TIMES), I THREW THE MAT IN THE BACK, HAVEN'T USED IT SINCE. THESE TYPES OF "HOOKS" SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED ON ALL VEHICLES. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NEW MODEL 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK ROOF RACK. THE MANUAL STATES IT IS UNSAFE TO TIE A LOAD DIRECTLY TO THE ROOF RACK AS IT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF LOAD IF THIS IS TRUE -NOT EVERY ONE WILL BE AWARE OF THIS AND THERE WILL BE LOADS LOST. MORE SERIOUS - IT STATES ON PG 8-15 "DO NOT USE THE ROOF RAILS WHEN THE BARS ARE RESTORED". IN THE RESTORED POSITION THESE BARS LOOK LIKE MOST ROOF RACKS. THEY WILL BE USED TO CARRY LOADS. ONE END OF EACH BAR IS ONLY IN A PLASTIC HOLE WITH NO STRENGTH THERE IS NO DOUBT PEOPLE WILL BE UNAWARE AND LOADS WILL BE LOST ON THE HWY. *TR