2010 Subaru Outback Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

35Service Brakes complaints

9.7%Of all 359 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN79 · 22%

ENGINE44 · 12.3%

STEERING41 · 11.4%

AIR BAGS37 · 10.3%

SERVICE BRAKES35 · 9.7%

Share of the 359 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Subaru Outback overview page.

What owners report

“AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A FOOT TO GO, GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY…”NHTSA complaint 10637349 — filed 09/18/2014

“I HEARD A GRINDING SOUND AND CHECKED THE REAR BRAKES. PAD AND ROTORS WERE WEARING METAL ON METAL. CHECKED FRONT BRAKES AND THEY WERE FINE…”NHTSA complaint 10610046 — filed 07/12/2014

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Subaru Outback have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Subaru Outback: 35 of 359 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Subaru Outback have in total?

359 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.