2024 Subaru Outback
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.
- Complaints
- 105
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
None on file
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 105 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 | 130 |
| 2008 | 226 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 360 |
| 2011 | 652 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 297 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 509 |
| 2016 | 642 |
| 2017 | 921 |
| 2018 | 816 |
| 2019 | 1,035 |
| 2020 | 903 |
| 2021 | 299 |
| 2022 | 465 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 105 |
| 2025 | 82 |
| 2026 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
22% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2023-08-02
Also filed under Back over prevention
Visibility/wiper
21% · 22 reportsElectrical system
16% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I purchased this 2024 Subaru Outback three months ago with 19,000 miles. It currently has 26,000 miles and is still under its factory powertrain warranty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Engine
9% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle was not accelerating properly, so took to the dealership (Mike Shaw Subaru) to have work completed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Power train
6% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2024 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Outback have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.