2014 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems
10 recalls and 208 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2014 subaru outback. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 132,000. a carfax report was not purchased. the contact stated that the mileage on the title from the dmv was 205,690.
Failure of front subassembly while driving. car pulled hard to right while driving. scary and dangerous. inspection showed severe rust has eaten thru the metal. car inoperable. research shows it is a known problem. recall required immediately, thank you
1. the under carriage has corroded creating a safety hazard. senior dealer representative indicated verbally that 2010-2014 models years are the most prone. 2. if the under carriage fails the engine and transmission could fall out of the car potentially creating a serious issue. 3. the dealer brought the issue to my attention after performing an inspection of the car. 4. i was unaware of the issue until the dealer b
My subaru has some kind of electrical issues i was driving and car stopped would start again i had to towed to arts repair shop they said was starter put new starter in 400 dollars later says it wasn't starter some kind of electrical and they dont do that electrical service they recommend carlins automotive geico would not tow again i pd out of pocket they had it 2 days said could not figure it out put electrical m
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Subaru Outback SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Outback. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.