Complaints
115
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2024 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Crash-related:1
#218 complaints
VISIBILITY/WIPER
#312 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:2,800 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 18 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | 2,800 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | 1 | — | 100 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 7,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 550 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 2,800 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 1,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 3,395 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | 1 | — | 1,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY/WIPER
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,800
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100
ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
7,000
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
550
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,800
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,395
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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