Subaru Outback Fourth generation (BR) (2010 - 2012)

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Fourth generation (BR) of Subaru Outback has been in production since 2010 by 2012.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fourth generation (BR) is shorter than the previous generation by 0.8 inches , is wider by 2 inches , is higher by 4.2 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 32 lbs.
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Subaru Outback Fourth generation (BR) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Wagon, SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | EZ36D, 3.6L H-6, 256 HP, 258 lb/ft |
EJ253, 2.5L H-4, 162 HP, 167 lb/ft | |
Length | 188.20 in |
Width | 71.70 in |
Height | 65.7 - 65.8 in |
Wheelbase | 107.90 in |
Curb weight | 3386 - 3658 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 54.50 in |
Rear hip room | 53.90 in |
Front Headroom | 40.80 in |
Rear Headroom | 39.30 in |
Front shoulder room | 56.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | 56.10 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.50 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 18 - 22/25 - 29 |
Towing capacity | 2700 - 3000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.9 - 9.6 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.6 - 17.4 sec |
Subaru Outback Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Subaru Outback Fourth generation (BR) production period from 2010 to 2012 drivers have reported 979 complaints. The most common problems are POWER TRAIN, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AIR BAGS.
Model Year | Complaints |
2012 Outback |
195
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2011 Outback |
494
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2010 Outback |
290
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
POWER TRAIN i was setting the homelink mirror on my car to recognize a particular garage door opener. the mirror is powered... |
281
~ 94055 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph all the lights on... |
157
~ 42905 miles |
AIR BAGS drove the car for approximately 45 minutes made a quick stop with car turn off when restarting car air bag... |
128
~ 13803 miles |
ENGINE in early december of 2011 my wife and i purchased a 2012 subaru outback with a 4 cylinder engine cvt... |
105
~ 99056 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in early december of 2011 my wife and i purchased a 2012 subaru outback with a 4 cylinder engine cvt... |
95
~ 52140 miles |
STEERING while driving the car on a major highway the car was out of control. we had only 2 inches of... |
76
~ 20014 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES drove down a short hill under icy road conditions. vehicle accelerated toward the bottom of the hill. applied brakes but... |
66
~ 76478 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when driving on the highway the vehicle exhibits very poor straight line stability. vehicle wanders within the lane and requires... |
48
~ 78692 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle stopped cruise control & flashed brakes & no traction control unexpectedly. came close to a wreck shutting the vehicle... |
33
~ 41814 miles |
SUSPENSION while driving the car on a major highway the car was out of control. we had only 2 inches of... |
26
~ 23821 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER i recently purchased a vehicle from mastria subaru of raynham ma. it had a crack in the windshield that was... |
24
~ 41147 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2011 subaru outback stalled while drive up in a parking ramp. car was jerky while driving before stalling. it did |
16
~ 5003 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING since i bought this car while driving for 15-60 minutes with the windows rolled up and depending on conditions myself... |
15
~ 19231 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS passenger airbag is often turned off even though a person is sitting in the passenger seat. this is repeatable. often... |
15
~ 2973 miles |
TIRES 2011 subaru outback 2.5i limited purchased aug 10 2010. noticed steering wheel vibration from time of purchase assumed it was... |
15
~ 16546 miles |
WHEELS when driving on the highway the vehicle exhibits very poor straight line stability. vehicle wanders within the lane and requires... |
14
~ 28041 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL vehicle stopped cruise control & flashed brakes & no traction control unexpectedly. came close to a wreck shutting the vehicle... |
11
~ 82116 miles |
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled when coming to a stop... |
10
~ 116850 miles |
SEATS we owned the car only 2 days and was out for our first drive owning our first brand new car.... |
10
~ 36786 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v562000 (service brakes... |
9
~ 7026 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel gauge fails to show correct amount of fuel in the tank. fuel gauge will only show about 2/3 full... |
9
~ 52168 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2012 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to a high pitch squeal in vehicle while driving about 20 mph. *smd... |
8
~ 7358 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE my 2012 suburu outback was stopped at a gas station in neutral and i got out of the car. my... |
7
~ 63686 miles |
STRUCTURE 2012 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to a high pitch squeal in vehicle while driving about 20 mph. *smd... |
7
~ 8403 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN (1)under normal driving conditions (2)the engine stalls approaching a stop when the clutch is depressed it almost stalls every time... |
6
~ 3617 miles |
SEAT BELTS cold rainy morning i started the car for the first time with no one in the passenger seat. the airbag... |
5
~ 66560 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE during the 2 years since i purchased my 2011 outback 2.5i (cvt) there have been about 15 occasions where i... |
5
~ 33024 miles |
VISIBILITY on manual air conditioning models with full maximum settings the system operates to full capacity 39-41 degrees f. however after... |
5
~ 5257 miles |
PARKING BRAKE tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v009000 (air... |
4
~ 65500 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a loud abnormal noise... |
4
~ 41250 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. the contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking abnormally when driving... |
4
~ 798 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY when i turned the car in the afternoon the cruise control was flashing check engine light on and e-brake on.... |
3
~ 26048 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES recently purchased 2011 outback suburu brand new. with 1500 miles the dealer inspected our tires and found 3 out of... |
3
~ 10788 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the low beams made it... |
3
~ 18335 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the front passenger side tire started to deflate whether in motion or when parked. this was a slow leak. the... |
2
~ 52500 miles |
EQUIPMENT 2011 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to vehicle back up camera defect and requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the... |
2
~ 125 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS there seems to be a problem with the front passenger air bag activation sensor. my wife who weighs approx. 125... |
2
~ 5000 miles |
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the steering wheel would... |
2
~ 15000 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. the contact stated that the vehicle had been at garavel subaru (10... |
1
~ 35000 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact was driving a 2012 subaru outback company vehicle. while driving various speeds the vehicle hesitated to stop... |
1
~ 73763 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tried to open driver's side door to exit car after parking. handle made a somewhat different sound than usual and... |
1
~ 32000 miles |
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. the contact stated that the windshield wiper motor caught fire after the... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
ACTUATOR > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. while driving at an unknown speed the parking brake warning light illuminated... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. the contact stated that the cruise control switch malfunctioned. the vehicle was... |
1
~ 10 miles |
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS we just purchased this auto and are very upset with the new head restraints. i have been to a doctor... |
1
~ 98000 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS 2010 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to defective rear seat belts. *smd the consumer stated the rear seat belts |
1
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PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2011 subaru outback. consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated the sudden acceleration problems started shortly after he purchased... |
1
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DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY since i bought this car while driving for 15-60 minutes with the windows rolled up and depending on conditions myself... |
1
~ 49 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car just turned 17000 miles. i bought it new in 2011. it is garaged whenever not in use and... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT there is an interference with the car audio system. there is an 'am' type buzzing sound that comes thru the... |
1
~ 8766 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. while driving approximately 50 mph the steering wheel became stiff and difficult... |
1
~ 4710 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT purchased my 2011 outback in july if last year. i have taken it to the dealer on several occasions due... |
1
~ 1200 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES purchased my 2011 outback in july if last year. i have taken it to the dealer on several occasions due... |
1
~ 1200 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING we purchased our 2010 subaru outback in december 2009. by spring of 2010 i have noticed that at random times... |
1
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REAR > SUSPENSION my wife and i have been loyal subaru owners for over ten years but we have encountered two troubling problems... |
1
~ 800 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Subaru Outback and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Subaru Outback to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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All-Fit Automotive 3.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Rev9 R9-HPX-1056 Hyper-Street ONE Adjust...
- Compatible With Subaru Outback (B14) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch)/10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch); Damping Levels: 16 Levels
- Mono-Tube Shock Design With 16 Levels of Damping Force Adjustment...
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Compatible With/Replacement For Brightt ...
- For 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Subaru Outback(BR)
- Full Length Adjustable, Independent Ride Height And Spring Tension Adjustment; Mono-Tube Shock With 40 Precise Levels of Damping Force Adjustment; Corresponds to Every Driving Scene From the...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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ZPXJSM Customize Leather Car Floor Mats ...
- Custom Car Floor Mats?Please select a color, click Customize, order it according to the customization page, automobile floor mats are produced according to your specific model, different vehicles have different car floor mats
- Car Floor...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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78"x5.9" Italy Flag Color Stripe Decal S...
- [High quality materials]: The color stickers are made of high-quality PVC materials. The vinyl stickers have strong adhesion and are not easy to crack, fade and peel off. Waterproof and rainproof for long-term use.
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....

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