2011 Subaru Outback Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2011 Subaru Outback?
216 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2011 Subaru Outback, 33% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 95,000–134,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
216 complaints 33% of all 2011 complaints 114,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (174 of 216). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Outback year
Related recalls
Manual transmission
Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted. If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge.
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Other 2011 Subaru Outback problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Subaru Outback transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the torque converter.
At what mileage do 2011 Subaru Outback transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 95,000–134,000 miles. The middle value is about 114,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Subaru Outback transmission problems?
Yes: 10V326000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Outback year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2011 Outback, with 216 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.