Subaru Outback owners have reported 1,320 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (1,008 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (225 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was stopped at a stop sign and the car shut off as the auto on/off function. When I went to drive the car did not re-start as the battery needed replaced. I was left stranded in an intersection. The battery did need to be replaced. The auto start/stop feature is a saftey hazzard on any vehicle Read details...
Our Subaru 2019 Outback suffered a crack during normal usage on the interstate at approx. 50 mph. The crack occurred two days ago (on 5/2/2021) and has since grown due to the vehicle's vibration during use. The vehicle qualifies as a make and model under recall by Subaru for windshield defects. Read details...
My complaint is the Outback head unit. This unit has a delaminated surface on the inside of the Outback touch screen. This was explained to me by the service manager, at the local Subaru dealer. The screen looks to have little bubbles inside the touch screen covering 45% of screen. Read details...
The electric tailgate sometimes malfunctions and gets stuck in an open position, and can only be forced closed manually by a strong person. My girlfriend has trouble closing it, and was forced to drive home with the tailgate open. Read details...
The head unit, which is the center built-in touchscreen of the 2018 Subaru Outback, began glitching after 5 to 6 years after this vehicle was purchased. It would not register actual touches, and then it would register touches that did not occur, it became so severe that while driving, the radio Read details...