2018 Subaru Outback
The 2018 Subaru Outback has 1,003 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (27%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. Next are electrical system (27%) and fuel system (5%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,003 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27% of complaints
- Recalls
- 3
- Fuel economy
- 22 to 28 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
The 2018 Subaru Outback has 1,003 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (27%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. Next are electrical system (27%) and fuel system (5%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2018 Subaru Outback
Recalls
The 2018 Subaru Outback is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2018 Subaru Outback. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 32 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2018 Subaru Outback earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.