2020 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 52 complaints for the 2020 Subaru Outback, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 8,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 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 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 8,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
On 12/6/2023, as I slowly turned right into a parking space, my car suddenly surged forward and accelerated without my input to the gas pedal. The brakes did not work, and there was no resistance from the brake pedal when I repeated to push it. The car continued to accelerate for about 80 ft as I focused on steering to avoid hitting other cars parked in the lot. The car ran over a curb, up a grassy area, and crashed into a row of trees. The airbag did not deploy.
Wife reported car stalled when making a turn after stopping. While turning she said it felt like the car was not getting any gas and had no power. She let the vehicle roll to a stop on the side of the road. She said it took several attempts for the car to start back up. This happened 3 times today during a trip to the dentist in the city of lynchburg, virginia. I called terry subaru of lynchburg when she got home and reported the problem. They told me to bring it in tomorrow to have it checked out.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Subaru Outback
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 384 complaints
- Electrical system 261 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 73 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Lane departure 24 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints