Worst 2023 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VISIBILITY/WIPER
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 1 | 1 | 8,175 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 15 | 3 | 1 | 800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 3 | — | 268,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 2,350 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 2 | — | — | 12,350 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 1 | — | 9,400 mi | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | 1 | — | 12,800 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Subaru Outback
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~117,385 vehicles.
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 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
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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