2015 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 50 complaints for the 2015 Subaru Outback, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, he was alerted by another driver that the vehicle was smoking and flames were coming from under the vehicle. The contact stated that warning lights flashed off and on. The contact stated that he pulled over, exited the vehicle, and saw flames coming from underneath the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames and exploded.
Excessive oil consumption between oil change. When the vehicle reached to 45,000 miles, the low oil light is on less than 5,000 miles between oil change. If the driver ignore the warning and not add oil to the vehicle, the engine can be damages. A three years old vehicle with 45,000 miles should not have to change oil freqently. I spoke to the dealer, they said the oil level is normal, and oil consumption test is not needed.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Outback
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 144 complaints
- Electrical system 127 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints