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2017 Subaru Outback Suspension Problems

5 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Mar 2021Nov 2023
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Suspension Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #16V576000

SUSPENSION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.

Fix: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTE-66.

Owner Complaints (5)

highSUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front wheel turned at a 45-degree angle. The contact was able to pull over.

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NHTSA #: 11553851
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 2020

About a month ago, I began hearing a periodic loud metallic clack-clack-clack when making a left u-turn, which sounded as if it were tire rotation dependent. It sounded as if it came from the front end. After a couple of weeks I could hear it randomly when going from a stand still, and very seldom when braking.

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NHTSA #: 11352324
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Oct 2019

Passenger side rear strut completely collapsed/failed at 45000 miles. I replaced (not an easy job) with same kyb oe part.

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NHTSA #: 11266670
lowSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Apr 2021

This is a re-submission of complaint no 11398779. Photo files failed to upload. I had just entered the golf course parking lot and had turned right to enter a perpendicular parking slot.

NHTSA #: 11407301
lowSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Mar 2021

I had just entered the golf course parking lot and had turned right to enter a parking slot. My speed was less than 5 MPH. My car suddenly accelerated out of control, hit the concrete parking block and jumped over a 1 foot high wall which was 3 ft.

NHTSA #: 11398779

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