2001 Subaru Outback brakes problems
The 2001 Subaru Outback has 38 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
38
Brakes complaints
18%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE DOES NOT BRAKE PROPERLY WHEN COLD IN SUB-FREEZING WEATHER CONDITIONS. VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY HAS GREATLY INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES WHEN IT IS VERY COLD OUT AND THE CONDITION RESOLVES ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP. *TR”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2001 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2001 Subaru Outback brakes — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.