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2011 Subaru Outback

The 2011 Subaru Outback has 859 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (24%) concerns drivetrain & axles. Next are lighting (14%) and engine (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
859 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Drivetrain & axles 24% of complaints
Recalls
16
Fuel economy
20 to 24 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

The 2011 Subaru Outback has 859 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (24%) concerns drivetrain & axles. Next are lighting (14%) and engine (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2011 Subaru Outback

Recalls

The 2011 Subaru Outback is affected by 16 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 16 recall campaigns for the 2011 Subaru Outback

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2011 Subaru Outback. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 28 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2011 Subaru Outback earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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