2008 Subaru Outback problems by component
226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Subaru Outback, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 104 | 46% | 78,700 mi |
| Electrical System → | 34 | 15% | 80,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 30 | 13% | 138,573 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 7% | — |
| Engine → | 14 | 6% | — |
| Power Train → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Suspension → | 12 | 5% | 33,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.