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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Subaru-wide stats: Subaru reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Subaru F-150 might be solid while the SubaruFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Subaru Models (14)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Subaru Xv Crosstrek
(2013–2017) high severity362 complaintsCrash rate: 9.1%Severity: 5496
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Subaru Wrx Sti
(2008–2019) high severity27 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 893
3
Subaru Baja
(2003–2006) high severity145 complaintsCrash rate: 9.0%Severity: 820
4
Subaru Legacy
(1987–2025) high severity4,128 complaintsCrash rate: 9.4%Severity: 268
5
Subaru Tribeca
(2006–2013) high severity51 complaintsCrash rate: 7.8%Severity: 201
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Subaru Impreza
(1990–2025)3,420 complaintsCrash rate: 7.8%Severity: 148
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Subaru Forester
(1998–2026) high severity8,510 complaintsCrash rate: 10.3%Severity: 141
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Subaru Outback
(1995–2026)12,136 complaintsCrash rate: 5.4%Severity: 137
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Subaru Impreza Wrx
(2009–2015)9 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 96
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Subaru Solterra
(2023–2026) high severity111 complaintsCrash rate: 11.7%Severity: 79
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Subaru Wrx
(2002–2025)1,212 complaintsCrash rate: 6.7%Severity: 77
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Subaru Ascent
(2019–2026)1,256 complaintsCrash rate: 4.6%Severity: 51
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Subaru Brz
(2013–2024)127 complaintsCrash rate: 3.1%Severity: 43
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Subaru Crosstrek
(2012–2026)1,454 complaintsCrash rate: 6.9%Severity: 28
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Most Common Subaru Problems
Components most reported across all Subaru models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4,038 | 2.1% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3,763 | 0.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3,138 | 4.1% |
| ENGINE | 2,456 | 4.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 2,207 | 16.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2,079 | 4.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1,367 | 32.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1,174 | 17.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 960 | 7.7% |
| STEERING | 806 | 9.3% |
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