460 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Visibility/Wiper · verdict AVOID 30/100
“When traveling eat 6-65 mph and needing to merge and stepping on the gas pedal all the way the car would just sit there and do nothing for 1-2 seconds. this was not a one off situation. The car would do this regularly until I found out subaru had a fix for the transmission software. I recently had to pay to have this done even though my car was still within the powertrain warranty because Subaru said it is mainten”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Subaru Outback owner
“Vehicle is exhibiting signs of a possible design defect which causes windshields to prematurely crack, break, or shatter. My vehicle is a 22 Subaru Outback that when bought new, in the first week of ownership developed a windshield crack that the dealer ship refused to replace under warranty. We worked a deal out and were responsible for a percentage of the repair on our part, and they replaced the windshield. The 2”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Subaru Outback owner
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the message "EyeSight Disabling" was displayed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle then lost motive power and was unable to restart. The contact called 911, and two bystanders assisted in pushing the vehicle to a Jiffy Lube. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that t”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Subaru Outback owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 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). |
| 22/09/2022 | Visibility:Windshield | 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. A |
| 09/11/2023 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 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. |
| 22/03/2024 | Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger SAFETY | 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 pa |
On the federal record it scores 30/100: 460 owner complaints (115 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Visibility/Wiper, with 255 of 459 categorised reports.
The 2022 Subaru Outback scored 30/100 on the federal record.