2019 Subaru Outback
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 1,034
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 1,034 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 127 |
| 1999 | 111 |
| 2000 | 207 |
| 2001 | 171 |
| 2002 | 143 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 90 |
| 2005 | 273 |
| 2006 | 277 |
| 2007 | 129 |
| 2008 | 226 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 360 |
| 2011 | 652 |
| 2012 | 292 |
| 2013 | 297 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 509 |
| 2016 | 642 |
| 2017 | 918 |
| 2018 | 813 |
| 2019 | 1,034 |
| 2020 | 899 |
| 2021 | 296 |
| 2022 | 465 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 103 |
| 2025 | 81 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
35% · 366 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and fuses and circuit breakers.
Visibility/wiper
32% · 326 reportsVisibility
6% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing windshield and electrical heating element.
Forward collision avoidance
4% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Engine
4% · 39 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019Complaint volume 1,034 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-07-26Structure19V493000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
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2020-06-04Fuel system, gasoline20V218000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
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2021-09-24Fuel system, gasoline21V587000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 366 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 326 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 64 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V493000 · Structure
- Recall 20V218000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 21V587000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2019 Subaru Outback reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Subaru Outback is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Outback?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Outback have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.