2023 Subaru Outback
Common Problems
Ranked from 41 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
6 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 Cracking Due to Minor Impact
12complaintsMedium severityOtherWindshields are cracking from minor impacts with small stones or pebbles.
- 2
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
10complaintsHigh severityOtherThe Forward Collision Avoidance system malfunctions, leading to false alerts or no alerts during critical situations.
- 3
Windshield Cracking and Spontaneous Explosions
10complaintsHigh severityOtherWindshields are prone to cracking and spontaneous explosions without external impact.
- 4
Unintended Acceleration During Braking
5complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle experiences unintended acceleration during braking, leading to potential loss of control.
- 5
Visibility Issues with Windshields and Headlights
4complaintsMedium severityOtherWindshields develop cracks that expand rapidly, and headlights are overly sensitive to ambient light.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Battery Issues Leading to Unexpected Stops
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe car's battery unexpectedly dies, leading to sudden stops and requiring jump starts.
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.