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2018 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru Outback has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Subaru Outback

Visibility
255
Electrical
249
Other
148
Steering
35
Speed Control
17
Powertrain
14
Engine
13
Structure
12
Brakes
11
Airbags
8
Seats
5
Suspension
5
Lights
4
Wheels
3
Fuel System
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 28, 2024SERVICE BRAKESI was visiting my daughter's and after I pulled in the driveway, and I hit my brakes to stop the car...
Oct 27, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhile pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake and preparing to stop, the car continued...
Jun 11, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEI was driving at 40 MPH in the left lane approaching the left hand turn lane. Once I tturned into th...
Jun 4, 2023SERVICE BRAKESReported to local Subaru Dealer there was a problem with the Parking Brake. While parked at red ligh...
Mar 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKESDrove my wife car noticed more brake pedal travel. Replacing pads on front wheels found corrosion on...
Mar 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKESPlease cancel case #115123365, which I reported earlier today. This does not appear to be a Suburu ...
Feb 2, 2023SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the...
Jan 27, 2020SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES ARE SOFT AND GO ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. ONE CANNOT PUMP UP TODAYS BRAKES. REAR BRAKES ALMOST ...
Aug 27, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTE...
Jan 24, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE REVERSING IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS AP...
Jan 10, 2019SERVICE BRAKESI WENT TO TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND MY BRAKES FAILED. I SWERVED TO MISS THE CAR DIRECTLY IN FRO...

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