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2026 Subaru Outback

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2026 Subaru Outback
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:06:05.709Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Outback Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 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 2025: 78 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
2026: 15 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

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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I was in an automatic car wash, approaching the end of the tunnel. The car was running but in neutral. I put my foot on the brake pedal and shifted into drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260808

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and POWER TRAIN

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 15 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
SEATS

2 of 15 total reports mention: seats.

INJURY
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I am reporting a severe saftey and crash-compatibility defect on the front passenger side of the 2026 Subaru Outback Premium trim.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260602

Also filed under STRUCTURE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TIRES

1 of 15 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Subaru Outback — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 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 2026 Subaru Outback reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Subaru Outback?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 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.