Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback problems and recalls

6,721 owner complaints and 73 recall notices across 15 model years. The 2019 has the most complaints (1,036).

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YearRecallsComplaintsCrashes reportedBest crash rating
2026 Outback0451★★★★★
2025 Outback0855★★★★★
2024 Outback01025★★★★★
2023 Outback2898★★★★★
2022 Outback446710★★★★★
2021 Outback43009★★★★★
2020 Outback690719★★★★★
2019 Outback31,03624★★★★★
2018 Outback381627★★★★★
2017 Outback492133★★★★★
2016 Outback464322★★★★★
2015 Outback551019★★★★★
2014 Outback1020814★★★★★
2013 Outback1229718★★★★★
2012 Outback1629515★★★★★

What Outback owners complain about most

  • Electrical System1,982
  • Visibility/Wiper1,690
  • Unknown Or Other1,226
  • Engine480
  • Power Train418
  • Visibility257
  • Vehicle Speed Control215
  • Forward Collision Avoidance210

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and NCAP ratings. Complaints are owner-submitted and not verified by NHTSA.