2014 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 36 complaints for the 2014 Subaru Outback, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Spontaneous engine fire while driving - mar 07,2019 - 2014 subaru outback with current maintenance and no prior history of malfunction. During a 2.1 mile drive on city streets electrical disturbances of the radio/media console were noted, followed shortly thereafter by black smoke from under the hood. The car was immediately pulled to the side of the road. Upon exiting the car, the smoke had become white and flames were noted under the car. The front of the car soon became engulfed in flames.
Outback 2.5l. We noticed oil consumption after the 3-4th oil change. All oil changes were preformed at subaru dealership ( browns manasssas or sheehy springfiield). We asked why we were having to add oil and told that this was normal. The situation has gotten worse with low oil light coming on at about 4,000 miles on the oil change. We notified subaru headquarters and they suggested an oil consumption test. That was the first time that had been suggested. The mileage was about appx 72,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Outback
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints