Subaru Outback
NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data
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Brake light comes on while driving and power steering also locks up..
Almost after I took ownership of my vehicle in August 2024 from Lexus of Pembroke Pines, I noticed a light on the dashboard that would light intermitt...
My 2016 Outback 2.5L model experienced an exhaust noise and/or odor coming from cracks at the bellows section of the front exhaust pipe which includes...
I purchased a replacement battery in 2023. In August of 2025, the battery died, requiring a jump start. A local auto parts store checked the battery a...
1.Windshield crack in the deicing area. Driving on a highway heard a loud boom as if a very big rock hit the car. 30-40 second later there was another...
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was occupied and parked at residence and attempting to start the vehicle,...
Steering wheel controls frequently fail to work properly on the cruise control system specially the speed control. Also the exhaust system bellow has...
I had a rock thrown at my vehicle's windshield and required a replacement. I went to a Subaru dealership, Zeigler Subaru of Kenosha, local to me for a...
Catalytic converter is cracked. This is confirmed by an independent service center. Apparently there is a recall for this issue for 2015 and 2016 Suba...
Accelerated on its own doing 25mph and accelerated quickly and took pumping brakes to get it to stop
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Summary
The 2016 Subaru Outback has 629 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 20 crash-related incidents have been reported.