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2009 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Subaru Outback has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Subaru Outback

Airbags
29
Electrical
23
Engine
12
Powertrain
10
Brakes
6
Other
5
Visibility
4
Structure
4
Tires
4
Lights
3
Steering
3
Suspension
3

6

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

14V311000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 20...

13V110000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or for...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 4, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2009 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee...
Apr 17, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owned a 2009 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the brake ped...
Aug 15, 2023SERVICE BRAKESPassenger Side - rear brake line failed. Upon inspection the brake line rotted out at 4 way junction...
Dec 21, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2009 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while attempting to come to a complete st...
Jul 21, 2021SERVICE BRAKESWhile coming down a hill, I applied the brakes, and suddenly lost all brake pedal pressure, only bei...
Aug 20, 2014SERVICE BRAKESCONTACTED DEALER (MIKE SHAW SUBARU, NORTHGLENN, CO) PER THE NHTSA RECALL 14V-311 -- RECALL STATES...

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