2021 Subaru Outback
The 2021 Subaru Outback has 418 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (26%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. Next are electrical system (18%) and forward collision avoidance (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 418 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26% of complaints
- Recalls
- 4
- 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 2021 Subaru Outback has 418 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (26%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. Next are electrical system (18%) and forward collision avoidance (10%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Subaru Outback
Recalls
The 2021 Subaru Outback is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2021 Subaru Outback. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 33 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Subaru Outback earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.