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2023 Subaru Solterra problems

The 2023 Subaru Solterra has 87 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (18%) concerns electrical system. After that come forward collision avoidance (14%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
87 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 18% of complaints
Crashes and fires
12 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 18%
  • Forward collision avoidance 14%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 8%
  • Brakes 7%
  • Cruise control 7%
  • Drivetrain & axles 7%
  • Body & structure 7%
  • Backover prevention 5%
  • Engine 3%
  • Fuel system 3%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 12 complaints mention a crash.

It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Subaru Solterra - Sudden unexpected acceleration with no ability to brake or steer. Message appeared "System Malfunction" Crashed into woods; small trees slowed and stopped car; airbags did not deploy. no injuries but great risk if car had headed to nearby highway instead of trees. car now at dealer undergoing inspection by Subaru.Police report made; copy not yet available. Michigan State Police report 75-2169-23

August 2023 Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heating system became inoperable. The contact stated that the heating system failed to function properly and was blowing out cold air instead of heat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the failure was duplicated by the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

Reported at 16,000 miles, February 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact received notification of Subaru Campaign Number: WRD-25, and the vehicle was taken to dealer, where the repair was completed; however, four days later, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound while the HVAC system was engaged. Additionally, the HVAC system became inoperable, and the defroster and defogger were inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an electrical compressor failure.

Reported at 48,000 miles, March 2026

Other model years of the Solterra

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