2017 Model Year

Subaru Outback

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
907
Recalls
4
Crashes
31
Severe
48

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V910000 Dec 2019

Other

No consequence data available

16V716000 Oct 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V576000 Aug 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V292000 May 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Latches/Locks
May 2026

The contact's sister owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the hood unlatched, flew open, and struck the windsh...

Electrical System
May 2026

If the car engine does not run for more than 4-5 days, the battery is drained completely dead and the car needs to be jump started to get the engine t...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

While driving, the car suddenly shut off while in motion. It came to a stop at the bottom of hill where we were able to put it in neutral, and push it...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Driving on a flat dry road with cloudy conditions we heard what sounded like a shotgun. Pulled over and found our Moonroof exploded. I have dashcam...

Engine
Nov 2025

PER SUBARUS BULLETIN 02-192-25 POSED ON 10-26-2024 THEY PROVIDED DETAILS ON HOW TO FIX A LEAK FROM ZONE 4 FOR CAM SHAFT CARRIER AND VALVE COVER. I HAV...

Engine
Oct 2025

I been hearing a loud humming sound like a sports car and smell of fumes inside the cabin.

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 2025

My Outback has been through 5 genuine Subaru windshields this year, and 7 since 2019. Only one was impact damage, the rest developed cracks after ins...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Crash
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after driving onto the driveway and pressing the brake pedal to park, the vehicle sudd...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

The design of the dashboard along with the dashboard screen has a very poor design that makes it nearly impossible to see when the sun is out. When...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

Subaru was not willing to cover the cost to replace their faulty gear shifter. My key gets stuck in the ignition. This problem has been confirmed by a...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Subaru Outback has 907 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 31 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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