Subaru problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 34,849 owner complaints on file for the 25 Subaru models below. Pick a model to see every model year.
Subaru models
| Model | Model years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2019 to 2027 | 1,362 |
| B9 Tribeca | 2006 to 2012 | 214 |
| Baja | 2003 to 2006 | 146 |
| BRZ | 2013 to 2027 | 130 |
| Crosstrek | 2013 to 2027 | 1,584 |
| Crosstrek Hybrid | 2019 to 2026 | 2 |
| Forester | 1998 to 2026 | 8,808 |
| Forester Hybrid | 2025 to 2026 | 0 |
| Impreza | 1993 to 2027 | 3,467 |
| Impreza STI | 2008 | 53 |
| Justy | 1990 to 1994 | 36 |
| Legacy | 1990 to 2025 | 4,173 |
| Loyale | 1990 to 1994 | 103 |
| Outback | 1995 to 2027 | 12,467 |
| Solterra | 2023 to 2027 | 140 |
| SVX | 1992 to 1997 | 373 |
| Trailseeker | 2026 to 2027 | 36 |
| Tribeca | 2006 to 2014 | 52 |
| Uncharted | 2026 to 2027 | 44 |
| WRX | 2002 to 2026 | 1,242 |
| WRX STI | 2008 to 2018 | 27 |
| XT | 1990 to 1991 | 1 |
| XT6 | 1990 to 1993 | 0 |
| XV Crosstrek | 2013 to 2016 | 373 |
| XV Crosstrek Hybrid | 2014 to 2016 | 16 |
Common Subaru problems by part
- Subaru wipers, windshield & visibility problems 4,685
- Subaru electrical system problems 4,524
- Subaru engine problems 3,467
- Subaru air bags problems 2,724
- Subaru drivetrain & axles problems 2,499
- Subaru brakes problems 2,020
- Subaru fuel system problems 1,966
- Subaru cruise control problems 1,531
- Subaru suspension problems 1,175
- Subaru body & structure problems 1,017
- Subaru steering problems 906
- Subaru lighting problems 878
- Subaru forward collision avoidance problems 877
- Subaru transmission problems 691
- Subaru seats problems 459
- Subaru seat belts problems 404
- Subaru wheels problems 396
- Subaru tires problems 381
- Subaru lane departure problems 295
- Subaru stability control problems 187
- Subaru latches & locks problems 156
- Subaru backover prevention problems 133
- Subaru exhaust system problems 105