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2020 Subaru Outback

The 2020 Subaru Outback has 1,143 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (34%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. Next are electrical system (23%) and forward collision avoidance (6%).

At a glance

Complaints
1,143 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Wipers, windshield & visibility 34% of complaints
Recalls
6
Fuel economy
26 to 29 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 2020 Subaru Outback has 1,143 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (34%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. Next are electrical system (23%) and forward collision avoidance (6%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2020 Subaru Outback

Recalls

The 2020 Subaru Outback is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Outback

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2020 Subaru Outback. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 33 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 Subaru Outback earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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