MYRModel Year Report

2025 Subaru Outback

▲ Better than typical
2025 Subaru Outback
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:30:05.734Z

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, 2025 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: 105 complaints 2010: 359 complaints 2011: 649 complaints 2011 2012: 290 complaints 2013: 295 complaints 2014: 208 complaints 2015: 505 complaints 2015 2016: 639 complaints 2017: 917 complaints 2018: 803 complaints 2019: 1029 complaints 2019 2020: 890 complaints 2021: 291 complaints 2022: 453 complaints 2023: 85 complaints 2023 2024: 89 complaints 2025: 65 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2025: 65 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
199646
199779
1998127
1999111
2000207
2001171
2002143
200393
200490
2005273
2006276
2007129
2008226
2009105
2010359
2011649
2012290
2013295
2014208
2015505
2016639
2017917
2018803
20191029
2020890
2021291
2022453
202385
202489
202565
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

LANE DEPARTURE 14%

14% of complaints: lane departure — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 20250815

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%

14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%

14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
LANE DEPARTURE 9%

9% of complaints: lane departure — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 20250815

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1997 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2017 ■ 2020

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FAQ

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 lane departure: assist, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.