MYRModel Year Report

2024 Subaru Outback

▲ Better than typical
2024 Subaru Outback
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:16.635Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Outback Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 46 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 127 complaints 1999: 111 complaints 1999 2000: 207 complaints 2001: 171 complaints 2002: 143 complaints 2003: 93 complaints 2003 2004: 90 complaints 2005: 273 complaints 2006: 276 complaints 2007: 129 complaints 2007 2008: 226 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 360 complaints 2011: 651 complaints 2011 2012: 292 complaints 2013: 296 complaints 2014: 208 complaints 2015: 509 complaints 2015 2016: 642 complaints 2017: 917 complaints 2018: 811 complaints 2019: 1033 complaints 2019 2020: 896 complaints 2021: 296 complaints 2022: 462 complaints 2023: 89 complaints 2023 2024: 102 complaints 2024 2025: 78 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
2024: 102 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
199646
199779
1998127
1999111
2000207
2001171
2002143
200393
200490
2005273
2006276
2007129
2008226
2009106
2010360
2011651
2012292
2013296
2014208
2015509
2016642
2017917
2018811
20191033
2020896
2021296
2022462
202389
2024102
202578
202615

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 23%

23% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH
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while backing into a parking spot between 2 cars in a parking lot the reverse auto braking engaged. when going into forward the car accelerated and crashed into cement wall about 10-15 feet ahead. Just occurred so no other info available.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230802

Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION

VISIBILITY/WIPER 21%

21% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 21 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was not accelerating properly, so took to the dealership (Mike Shaw Subaru) to have work completed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260727

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 2025 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2017 ■ 2020

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Subaru Outback reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Subaru Outback is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Outback?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Outback have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.