Complaints
88
per 10K Sold
5.6
US Sales
157,716
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2025 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
Crash-related:2
#28 complaints
Lane Departure: Assist
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Wireless Charger/Cradle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
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
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Wireless Charger/Cradle
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2025 Subaru Outback — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Subaru Outback has 88 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (9 complaints); Lane Departure: Assist (8 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Subaru Outback include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2025 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2025 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 2025 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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