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
12,268
  Forester
8,613
  Legacy
3,452
  Impreza
3,270
  Crosstrek
1,846
  Ascent
1,335
  Impreza Wrx
1,246
  Tribeca
270
  Baja
145
  Impreza Sti
55
  Outback Sport
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📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Subaru built between 2026 and 2001

Owners of Subaru cars have reported a total of 32,502 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 1172.0. Cars from Subaru's 2019 model year have the most problems reported (3,657 problems).

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

Model YearNumber of Problems
  2026 Subaru
101
  2025 Subaru
372
  2024 Subaru
499
  2023 Subaru
365
  2022 Subaru
905
  2021 Subaru
1,062
  2020 Subaru
2,677
  2019 Subaru
3,657
  2018 Subaru
2,300
  2017 Subaru
2,382
  2016 Subaru
1,858
  2015 Subaru
2,050
  2014 Subaru
1,163
  2013 Subaru
1,057
  2012 Subaru
968
  2011 Subaru
1,361
  2010 Subaru
1,063
  2009 Subaru
695
  2008 Subaru
899
  2007 Subaru
450
  2006 Subaru
896
  2005 Subaru
864
  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 4,536 problems reported. The second most common Subaru car problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4,334 problems).



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