Subaru - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

📉 Compare Subaru models

The following chart shows the Subaru models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Subaru has sold far more Outback model cars than the Outback Sport model.

Table 1. Compare Subaru models

Subaru ModelNumber of Problems
  Outback
12,126
  Forester
8,451
  Legacy
3,439
  Impreza
3,249
  Crosstrek
1,784
  Ascent
1,289
  Impreza Wrx
1,233
  Tribeca
270
  Baja
145
  Impreza Sti
55
  Outback Sport
2

📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Subaru built between 2026 and 2001

Owners of Subaru cars have reported a total of 32,043 problems across all Subaru models built from 2026 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Subaru models, is 1154.4. Cars from Subaru's 2019 model year have the most problems reported (3,622 problems).

Table 2. Number of problems reported during the vehicle's first year in service

Model YearNumber of Problems
  2026 Subaru
40
  2025 Subaru
316
  2024 Subaru
453
  2023 Subaru
336
  2022 Subaru
871
  2021 Subaru
1,036
  2020 Subaru
2,632
  2019 Subaru
3,622
  2018 Subaru
2,267
  2017 Subaru
2,354
  2016 Subaru
1,837
  2015 Subaru
2,038
  2014 Subaru
1,162
  2013 Subaru
1,049
  2012 Subaru
962
  2011 Subaru
1,356
  2010 Subaru
1,059
  2009 Subaru
693
  2008 Subaru
899
  2007 Subaru
445
  2006 Subaru
895
  2005 Subaru
863
  2004 Subaru
612
  2003 Subaru
598
  2002 Subaru
1,145
  2001 Subaru
474

🔎 Common problems of Subaru Vehicles

The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Subaru cars. The number one most common problem of Subaru cars is related to the vehicle's visibility, with 4,518 problems reported. The second most common Subaru car problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4,273 problems).



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