2023 Subaru Outback problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2023 Subaru Outback vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• VISIBILITY/WIPER15 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER11 reports
• FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 reports
• EXTERIOR LIGHTING6 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4 reports
• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3 reports
• AIR BAGS2 reports
• POWER TRAIN2 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2 reports

Recalls (2)

• POWER TRAIN23V647000

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

• POWER TRAIN23V755000

  Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

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