Should I Buy a Subaru Outback?

Complete buying guide for the Subaru Outback: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Subaru Outback model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Unintended Acceleration — 3 reports
• Windshield Cracking — 2 reports
• Windshield Cracking/Fragility — 2 reports
• Transmission Control Unit (Tcu) Programming Error — 2 reports
• Spontaneous Windshield Cracking — 2 reports
• Cvt Transmission Issues — 2 reports
• Eyesight/Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions — 1 reports
• Infotainment System Glitches/Pop-Up Ads — 1 reports
• Electrical System Failure — 1 reports
• Inadequate Headlight Illumination — 1 reports

All Model Years