2025 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
- 82
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
None on file
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 82 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
29% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
The brakes failed and could be inspected upon request. My safety and the safety of two other passengers was put at risk because my vehicle rear ended an another vehicle at a red light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16
Also filed under Service brakes
Lane departure
24% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
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Unforced acceleration occurred in a parking lot. I had my foot off the gas pedal, and had the car easing to a stop, when the car sped up rapidly and scraped the side of a large van.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-15
Also filed under Back over prevention
Electrical system
17% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing software and instrument cluster/panel.
Service brakes
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
7% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When engine auto-restarts after Auto Start-Stop has started engine, steering wheel jerks violently if it is not completely straight, dislocated my 5th finger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection
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- Forward collision avoidance: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2025 Subaru Outback reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Subaru Outback is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 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.