2022 Subaru Outback
Common Problems
Ranked from 211 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Windshield spontaneous cracking
146complaintsHigh severityOtherWindshields crack without any external impact or cause, posing a safety risk.
- 2
Windshield Cracking Without Impact
51complaintsHigh severityOtherThe windshield cracks spontaneously without any impact or visible cause.
- 3
Battery drain without usage
27complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe car's battery drains unexpectedly, often overnight, without any known usage of electrical systems.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Battery Parasitic Drain
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery experiences unexpected parasitic drain, leading to unexpected shutdowns.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical System Issues Causing Safety Features Failure
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalSafety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and EyeSight system fail due to electrical issues.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.