2000 Subaru Outback suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Subaru Outback — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was advised by a mechanic on 4/20/15 that the rear cradle is very rusty, enough that I should avoid carrying heavy loads. I just noticed on this website that there was a recall in 2003 for inadequate rustproofing of that part; however, we never received notice of a recall. Can this be repaired or…”
filed Jun 2, 2016
“The rear sub-frame is rotted and about to break. While driving the sub-frame is shifting causing loud banging. When starting, stopping and driving the loud banging is heard from the shifting of the rotted sub-frame.”
filed Feb 20, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY…Campaign 03V153000 · Apr 22, 2003
Suspension problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Outback | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Outback | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Outback | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 Outback | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 Outback | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Outback | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Outback | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Outback | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Outback | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.