2018 Subaru Outback fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 46 complaints for the 2018 Subaru Outback, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 25 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 97% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving slowly in a parking lot, I applied the brakes as I approached a parking space. Instead of slowing down, the car inexplicably accelerated quickly and did not respond to increased pressure on the brakes. The car was propelled into a metal post, resulting in my glasses flying off and a seat belt bruise, although the airbag did not deploy. I was examined by ambulance personnel at the scene. The car was towed, inspected by an insurance adjuster and eventually declared a total loss.
When I come to a stop and waiting to make a left turn, the vehicle will stall when I start to turn. Engine is still running, but the car essentially stops in mid turn. This leaves me exposed to a broadside collision. Dealer does not know what is causing it and it does not happen every time. In the last 1000 miles it has occurred 4 times. After the hesitation, about 3 -5 seconds, it starts to move. It has also occurred when moving from one lane to another after coming to a near stop due to a closed lane in the road.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Subaru Outback
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 275 complaints
- Electrical system 269 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Backover prevention 20 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints