2018 Subaru Outback wheels problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2018 Subaru Outback — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed all 4 wheels showed signs of cracks on the rims and spokes. The low-pressure tire warning light had illuminated. In addition, all tires required air frequently. The vehicle was not repaired. The local…”
filed Jul 23, 2024
“My wife and I, financed our brand new 2018 Subaru Outback Premium from World Subaru, 688 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07701, in June 2018. There are 3 main problems with the car, but I’ll only be addressing the most recent one. The main people in this situation is myself-[XXX], my…”
filed Jun 9, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Outback | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 Outback | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 Outback | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Outback | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Outback | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Outback | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 Outback | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Outback | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 Outback | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Outback | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.