Worst 2017 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VISIBILITY/WIPER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 380 | 5 | 1 | 32,691 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 205 | 2 | — | 39,680 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 173 | 3 | 2 | 29,764 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 44 | 2 | — | 26,564 mi | |
| ENGINE | 42 | 1 | 1 | 29,790 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 | 7 | — | 22,290 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 26 | — | — | 56,392 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 24 | 1 | — | 27,448 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 22 | 5 | — | 22,356 mi | |
| STEERING | 21 | 2 | — | 19,863 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 1 | — | 27,339 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 10 | 1 | 9,395 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 12 | 4 | — | 25,143 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 10 | 4 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 9 | 1 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 26,367 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 6 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 55,750 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 5 | 1 | — | 27,925 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 3 | — | 13,020 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 16,417 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | 1 | — | 23,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 52,233 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 45,333 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 1,012 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2017 Subaru Outback
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~49,171 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 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
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.
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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