Complaints
115
per 10K Sold
6.8
US Sales
168,771
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2024 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Wipers & Visibility
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:2,800 mi
Fires:1
#37 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Avg mileage:100 mi
Crash-related: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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 1 | 2,800 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | 1 | — | 100 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 7,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 550 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 2,800 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Wipers & Visibility
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,800
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
7,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
550
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,800
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel 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
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
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
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2024 Subaru Outback — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2024 Subaru Outback reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Subaru Outback has 115 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Subaru Outback?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (18 complaints); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 2,800 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (7 complaints, avg 100 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Subaru Outback?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 2,659 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Subaru Outback include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2024 Subaru Outback as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2024 Subaru Outback?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Outback reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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