2016 Subaru Outback body & structure problems
19 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2016 Subaru Outback, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 22,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Hit deer with right front fender at about 40 MPH on a dry, straight hwy. Impact was minor, sheet metal damage only,no fluid loss or suspension system damage but air bags deployed violently, much smoke. Side air bags did not deflate making it very difficult to exit vehicle. Airbag impact on left ear has damaged hearing, probably permanently. Clearwater county idaho sheriffs office case number p2017-00350.
Front windshield continues to crack causing structural defect in vehicle. Recall subaru 12-192-15r extended warranty one time. Window replacement has cracked a total of 6 times in 18,000 miles. Front window cracked 4 times while vehicle was moving with no apparent object being hit. Front window cracked 2 times while being parked. Repeated issues noted in [link removed] for model years 15, 16, and 17.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Subaru Outback
- Electrical system 310 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 91 complaints
- Engine 56 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints