Worst 2015 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 130 | — | — | 19,461 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 117 | — | 3 | 31,068 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 46 | 2 | 2 | 41,884 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | 1 | — | 28,679 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | 5 | — | 58,242 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 26 | 6 | — | 28,382 mi | |
| Body Structure | 22 | 1 | 1 | 30,645 mi | |
| Fuel System | 17 | 1 | — | 54,910 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 32,814 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 7 | — | 38,509 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 15,431 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 9 | — | — | 46,507 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 48,483 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Subaru Outback
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~124,244 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.
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2015 Subaru Outback — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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