Worst 2016 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 300 | 2 | — | 47,183 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 123 | 2 | 3 | 36,589 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 83 | 1 | — | 33,058 mi | |
| ENGINE | 52 | 2 | 2 | 97,536 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 41 | 2 | 1 | 39,430 mi | |
| STEERING | 23 | 3 | — | 12,072 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | 2 | — | 30,054 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 4 | — | 12,535 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 6 | — | 24,515 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 3 | — | 14,864 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5 | — | 20,732 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | 1 | — | 23,501 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 13,846 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 | — | — | 34,320 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | 1 | — | 30,776 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | 1 | — | 29,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 31,068 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | 44,343 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 70,238 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 171,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Subaru Outback
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~61,153 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
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 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
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 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.
Other Subaru Outback Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Outback reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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