Worst 2022 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 252 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 82 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 38 | 1 | 3 | 19,254 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 22 | — | — | 10,724 mi | |
| ENGINE | 17 | 1 | 3 | 14,753 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 17 | 3 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 15 | 3 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | — | — | 7,314 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 3 | — | 7,324 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 19,517 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 79,653 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 13,927 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | 3,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Subaru Outback
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~333,390 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).
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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