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2013 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Subaru Outback has 17 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Subaru Outback

Powertrain
56
Engine
47
Airbags
38
Steering
34
Other
21
Electrical
20
Brakes
17
Speed Control
11
Visibility
11
Suspension
10
Structure
7
Seats
6
Lights
6
Wheels
3

17

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Brakes Recalls

18V626000

PARKING BRAKE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electroni...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 19, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, th...
Jul 16, 2024PARKING BRAKEThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Sep 8, 2023SERVICE BRAKESOver time, brake pedal travel has increased and brakes have a ‘soft’ or ‘mushy’ feel. Unable to ‘lo...
Jul 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A...
Apr 6, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driv...
Aug 17, 2022SERVICE BRAKESThe electronic parking brake warning light keeps flashing indicating a failure in the off-on mechani...
Dec 2, 2021SERVICE BRAKESThe brakes are spongy and the car doesn't stop properly. We've had repairs done and took it to the d...
Sep 3, 2021PARKING BRAKEThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the parki...
Feb 20, 2021SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS FAILING, ACCORDING TO SUBARU SERVICE MECHANIC. PRIOR 4 YEARS OF SAME MODEL...
Jan 8, 2021PARKING BRAKEThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, her knee hit ...
Aug 28, 2020SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE LIGHT FLASHES AND PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FUNCTION
Mar 1, 2020SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEUSE MORE THAN A QUART OF OIL A WEEK AND JUST CHANGE BRAKES AND THEY SHIMMY AND JOLT
Aug 2, 2019PARKING BRAKE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A FUEL STATION, THE EMER...
Dec 26, 2018SERVICE BRAKESWAS DRIVING SOUTH ON I-5 NEAR ORLAND, CA ON 12/26/18 WHEN MY OUTBACK BEGAN SHAKING AND ATTEMPTING TO...
Nov 1, 2018PARKING BRAKETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVI...
Jul 10, 2018PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE, WINDSHIELD WIPE...
Dec 30, 2013SERVICE BRAKESI HAVE 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. COUPLE OF MONTH AFTER BUYING IT I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHERE MY FOOT WOU...

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