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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
3730–25K
7725–50K
1050–75K
575–100K
4100–150K
0150K+
469 reports with mileage · 564 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 363 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility/wiper. Review the 326 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 63 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
24 crash reports2 fire reports12 injury reports
What owners actually said
1,033 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2021
Electrical SystemStructure
CAR BATTERY OFTEN DIES - ESPECIALLY IF I OPEN THE DOOR EVEN FOR 5 MINUTES. IT OFTEN WON'T START AND THE REAR GATE OFTEN DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. IT HAS EVEN OPENED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC SAYS THE FACTORY BATTERY IS NOT ADEQUATE TO POWER THE CAR WITH ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THEY REPLACED ORIGINAL BATTERY BECAUSE…
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CAR BATTERY OFTEN DIES - ESPECIALLY IF I OPEN THE DOOR EVEN FOR 5 MINUTES. IT OFTEN WON'T START AND THE REAR GATE OFTEN DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. IT HAS EVEN OPENED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC SAYS THE FACTORY BATTERY IS NOT ADEQUATE TO POWER THE CAR WITH ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THEY REPLACED ORIGINAL BATTERY BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. THE BATTERY TESTED WELL BELOW WHAT THE SUBARU MANUAL SAYS IT SHOULD. I AM THE FIRST OWNER (CAR WAS A DEALERSHIP LOANER) AND THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I GOT IT IN 2020.
NHTSA ODI #11408566
10,524 miles · Apr 17, 2021
Visibility/wiper
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT EXTERNAL CAUSE AS I WAS EXITING THE GARAGE.
NHTSA ODI #11408534
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2021
Electrical System
OUTBACK WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 1919. IN MID JANUARY OF 2020 I HAD TO HAVE IT JUMP STARTED TWICE. TOOK IT TO DEALER. THE VEHILCE MILAGE WAS UNDER 2000. THEY DID A "PARASITE" CHECK TO LOOK FOR ELECTRICLE LEAKS. FOUND NONE SUGGESTED I ATTACH A BATTERY TENDER IN WINTER. SO I DID. AS LONG AS I KEEP THE TENDER ATTACHED IN THE…
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OUTBACK WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 1919. IN MID JANUARY OF 2020 I HAD TO HAVE IT JUMP STARTED TWICE. TOOK IT TO DEALER. THE VEHILCE MILAGE WAS UNDER 2000. THEY DID A "PARASITE" CHECK TO LOOK FOR ELECTRICLE LEAKS. FOUND NONE SUGGESTED I ATTACH A BATTERY TENDER IN WINTER. SO I DID. AS LONG AS I KEEP THE TENDER ATTACHED IN THE WINTER, THE VEHICLE STARTS- SO FAR.
NHTSA ODI #11408527
15,000 miles · Apr 17, 2021
Electrical System
IN 2019THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE DRAINED WHILE ON A CAMPING TRIP TO THE DESERT, WHICH LEFT US STRANDED. WE GOT IT JUMPED AND DROVE HOME. SUBARU DEALER SAID THAT THEY WOULD INSTALL NEW COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO FIX. IN 2021, WE TOOK CAR TO SUBARU FOR 36K CHECKUP. THEY SAID THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT B…
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IN 2019THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE DRAINED WHILE ON A CAMPING TRIP TO THE DESERT, WHICH LEFT US STRANDED. WE GOT IT JUMPED AND DROVE HOME. SUBARU DEALER SAID THAT THEY WOULD INSTALL NEW COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO FIX. IN 2021, WE TOOK CAR TO SUBARU FOR 36K CHECKUP. THEY SAID THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT BEING STRANED AGAIN IF WE GO TO REMOTE DESTINATIONS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11408523
3,000 miles · Apr 16, 2021
Unknown Or Other
DEAD BATTERY EVEN WHEN I TAKE THE CAR OUT FOR SHORT DRIVES I READ IT'S CAUSES BY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT DRAINS THE BATTERY
NHTSA ODI #11408415
24,327 miles · Apr 12, 2021
Visibility/wiper
AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE 2 MONTHS, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED ON JAN. 12TH, 2021. ON APRIL 9TH, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AGAIN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THIS TIME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT DIDN'T GET HIT BY ANYTHING
NHTSA ODI #11407584
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2021
Electrical System
BATTERY DEAD, NO ELECTRICAL FUNCTION FROM CAR
NHTSA ODI #11407287
26,732 miles · Apr 9, 2021
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,732.
NHTSA ODI #11407210
10,000 miles · Apr 9, 2021
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUSTIN SUBARU (8100 BURNET RD, AUSTIN, TX 78757, (512) 220-0930) TO BE DIAGNOSED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUSTIN SUBARU (8100 BURNET RD, AUSTIN, TX 78757, (512) 220-0930) TO BE DIAGNOSED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A ROCK STRUCK AND CRACKED THE NEW WINDSHIELD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
NHTSA ODI #11407189
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2021
Electrical System
2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY FAILURE. *LD *JS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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