Subaru Outback owners have reported 60 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Seat Broken problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems |
I folded my rear seats down to gain more cargo area room, upon unloading my cargo, I proceeded to fold up my rear seats. Both rear seats folded up and locked, except the driver's side rear seat locked into position but would recline backwards and not stay locked. Read details...
My daughter was driving with my granddaughter and was hit from the rear, totaling my 2019 Subaru Outback. Both my daughter and granddaughter reported hitting the dashboard or the windshield. None of the airbags deployed and the driver's headrest ended up on the driver's lap. Read details...
Driver and passenger seat contour do not provide proper lumbar support. Also while anchoring the car seat on the rear seat with knoee down makes to hear cracking noise from the wooden base board. Read details...
Noticed passenger side of electric driver seat bottom did not raise correctly. Removed seat to find broken spot welds on bracket connecting the bar that raises seat front to the seat frame itself. Read details...
Vehicle has 6 way power seats and a lever which adjusts the seat back to a straight position. When leaning against the back of the seat it causes the back to collapse backwards. The seat back fails to stay locked in the upright position. Manufacturer is giving the consumer $500. Read details...