Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2022 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2022 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (eight problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2022 Subaru Outback

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On September 27, 2025 at approximately 1:15 pm, I was traveling southbound on minnesota 371 just north of nisswa, minnesota. I was towing a pontoon boat trailer with no boat on it. I was traveling in the right lane as I approached the county 29 / wilderness road intersection.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Windshield crack caused by either a defective windscreen or incorrect installation. -no evidence of damage prior. -cracked overnight. -on both sides of the crack the windshield was offset, one side being higher than the other.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The thermo control valve on the vehicle failed. This has been such a consistent problem, that Subaru has extended the warranty for this item to 150k miles. I realize that alone is not a safety problem, but the issue is that when there is a check engine light error, the system shuts down the cruise   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations