Subaru Outback Problems

Major Problems with Subaru Outback - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Subaru Outback model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2011, for instance, is the worst year for the Outback. Older Outback vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Subaru Outback problems by years

2020 21 2019 124 2018 221 2017 180 2016 203 2015 290 2014 161 2013 205 2012 195 2011 494 2010 290 2009 84 2008 193 2007 114 2006 249 2005 250 2004 89 2003 93 2002 143 2001 171 2000 207

Worst Subaru Outback Problems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2014 Subaru Outback November 15, 2013 Victims: 9 Mileage: 900 miles

I backed out of my driveway and put the car into drive and there was a long, about 7 second delay before the car moved forward. it was in gear and my foot was on the gas but nothing happened.

AIR BAGS
2005 Subaru Outback September 23, 2008 Victims: 4

Tl*the contact owned a 2005 subaru outback. the contact stated that the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. the air bags did not deploy. four people were injured and police and fire reports were filed. a month prior to the accident, the vehicle was inspected and no failures were found. the vehicle was inspected after the crash and it was discovered that the tumbler system was defective. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were unknown. updated 7/16/10 *cn ...

AIR BAGS
2014 Subaru Outback May 22, 2019 Victims: 4 Mileage: 120000 miles

As part of the takata recall, we had the airbags on our 2014 subaru outback replaced by the dealer on may 8, 2019. on may 22, 2019, we were sitting at a city stoplight when we were hit head on by another driver going 40-50 mph. in spite of a direct hit to the front airbag sensors, the airbags did not deploy on our 2014 subaru outback. when we notified the dealer who did the replacement of the failed airbags, they refused to comment.

What is the most common problem with Subaru Outback?

Overall the worst problem with Subaru Outback relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Outback years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 491 POWER TRAIN 469 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 418 VISIBILITY/WIPER 404 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 345 ENGINE 329 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 313 STEERING 237 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 226 SERVICE BRAKES 188 SUSPENSION 154 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 144 BODY 82 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 79 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 76 WHEELS 63 TIRES 63 REAR 58 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 55 ENGINE 49 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 49 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 35 STRUCTURE 32 SEAT BELTS 30 FRONTAL 28 SEATS 27 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 27 HEADLIGHTS 22 ROTOR 21 WINDSHIELD 19 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 18 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 17 FRONT 16 SIDEWALL 16 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 16 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 14 TREAD/BELT 13 GASOLINE 12 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 12 COOLING SYSTEM 11 CRUISE CONTROL 11 TORQUE CONVERTER 11 EQUIPMENT 10 PARKING BRAKE 10 FRAME AND MEMBERS 10 VISIBILITY 9 PADS 8 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM 7 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 7 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 7 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 6 ELECTRICAL 6 STABILIZER BAR 6 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 6 FUEL GAUGE 6 DOOR 5 DRIVELINE 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5 MASTER CYLINDER 5 MECHANICAL 5 REAR/OTHER 5 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 5 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 5 INTERIOR LIGHTING 5 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 5 AIR CONDITIONER 4 WIRING 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 EMISSION CONTROL 4 RETRACTOR 4 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 4 IGNITION 4 CHILD SEAT 4 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 4 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 4 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 4 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 4 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 4 WHEEL BEARING 4 HEAD RESTRAINT 4 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 BRAKE LIGHTS 3 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 3 EXTERIOR 3 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 LATCH 3 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 3 LINKAGES 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 3 DELIVERY 2 FUEL PUMP 2 DISC 2 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 LATCH 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 SHOCK ABSORBER 2 SWITCH 2 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 2 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 2 CABLES 2 RACK AND PINION 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 2 ROOF AND PILLARS 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 COLUMN 2 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2 MATERIAL/PADDING 2 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 2 AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING 2 BUMPERS 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 CALIPER 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 UNIVERSAL JOINT 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 WEBBING 1 CALIPER 1 INTERIOR 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 AUXILLARY TANK 1 CONTROLS 1 LINKAGE AND CABLE 1 MOTOR 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 POWER ASSIST 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 POWER ADJUST 1 CARRIER/RACK 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 RIM 1 AXLE HUBS 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 FUEL RAIL 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 HUB 1 LPG SYSTEMS 1 ROTOR 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 SPRINGS 1 VALVE 1 LABELS 1 ANTILOCK 1 SHAFT PITMAN 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 INFANT 1 EXTERNAL 1 ACTUATOR 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 SOFTWARE 1 LANE DEPARTURE 1 CAMERA 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2020 7 2019 117 2018 200 2017 88 2016 89 2015 176 2014 57 2013 55 2012 28 2011 86 2010 98 2009 12 2008 18 2007 17 2006 16 2005 41 2004 15 2003 17 2002 33 2001 39 2000 44
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