Subaru
Subaru Outback problems by year
- 6,000complaints
- 45recalls
- 12model years
Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
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Fourth generation (BR/BM)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 179 | 10 | Airbag warning light or recall (37) | 47,434 |
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Fifth generation (BS)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 504 | 5 | Windshield cracks or distorts (137) | 28,500 |
| 2016 | 643 | 4 | Battery dies or the car will not start (238) | 38,000 |
| 2017 | 917 | 4 | Battery dies or the car will not start (336) | 32,000 |
| 2018 | 807 | 3 | Windshield cracks or distorts (263) | 18,000 |
| 2019 | 1,033 | 3 | Windshield cracks or distorts (384) | 12,055 |
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Sixth generation (BT)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 896 | 6 | Windshield cracks or distorts (375) | 7,000 |
| 2021 | 296 | 4 | Windshield cracks or distorts (105) | 6,500 |
| 2022 | 462 | 4 | Windshield cracks or distorts (277) | 8,000 |
| 2023 | 89 | 2 | Windshield cracks or distorts (20) | 9,000 |
| 2024 | 97 | 0 | Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (19) | 6,000 |
| 2025 | 77 | 0 | Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (18) | 10,000 |