Major Problems with Subaru Vehicles By Models

So far we have found 10427 complaints reported by Subaru owners for 14 models.

TOP 3 worst Subaru models

What Subaru vehicles to avoid? We would recommend staying away from the 2011 Outback, 2015 Forester and 2010 Outback due to the high number of complaints.

2011 Subaru Outback 494 complaints Av. mileage: 58104 miles Popular problem: STEERING

2015 Subaru Forester 319 complaints Av. mileage: 33400 miles Popular problem: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2010 Subaru Outback 290 complaints Av. mileage: 51582 miles Popular problem: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Browse Subaru complaints by models

Subaru B9 Tribeca – 53 complaints
- - BODY
  - ENGINE
  - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
  - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
  - AUTOMATIC (ASC)
  - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  - DRIVELINE
  - FRONT UNDERHOOD
  - GASOLINE
  - HEADLIGHTS
  - HOOD
  - LATCH
  - WIRING
Subaru Ascent – 66 complaints
- - AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
  - BODY
Subaru Baja – 104 complaints
- - ENGINE
  - ROTOR
  - ROTOR
  - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
  - ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  - BODY
  - DRIVESHAFT
  - FUEL PUMP
  - GASOLINE
  - LINKAGES
  - REAR
  - TREAD/BELT
  - ABS WARNING LIGHT
  - DRIVELINE
  - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - REAR/OTHER
  - ANTILOCK
  - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Subaru BRZ – 46 complaints
- - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Subaru Crosstrek – 128 complaints
- - BODY
  - WHEEL BEARING
Subaru Forester – 2896 complaints
- - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
  - BODY
  - CAMERA SYSTEM
  - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  - ELECTRICAL
  - FRONT PASSENGER
  - HEATER CORE
  - HORN
  - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  - LABELS
  - LATCH
  - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
  - REAR
  - SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
  - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
  - BLIND SPOT DETECTION
  - BRAKE LIGHTS
  - COIL SPRINGS
  - DOOR
  - ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
  - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
  - LOWER ARM
  - SWITCH
  - WIRING
  - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  - EXTERIOR
  - EXTERNAL
  - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
  - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  - FUEL PUMP
  - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
  - HEAD RESTRAINT
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - ROOF AND PILLARS
  - SEAT HEATER/COOLER
  - SIDEWALL
  - SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
  - LATCH STRAP
  - ENGINE
  - EXHAUST SYSTEM
  - FRONTAL
  - MECHANICAL
  - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  - COOLING SYSTEM
  - DRIVESHAFT
  - LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP
  - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  - WINDSHIELD
  - ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  - LOCK
  - STRAP/WEBBING
  - AXLE ASSEMBLY
  - EMISSION CONTROL
  - LATCH
  - ROTOR
  - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
  - TREAD/BELT
  - BUMPERS
  - CONTROL ARM
  - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
  - DELIVERY
  - FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
  - HEADLIGHTS
  - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  - IGNITION
  - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
  - RECLINER
  - RETRACTOR
  - CRUISE CONTROL
  - FRONT
  - FUEL RAIL
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
  - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
  - SIDE/WINDOW
  - STORAGE
  - TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  - WHEEL BEARING
  - CONTROL MODULE
  - DRUM
  - FAN/MOTOR
  - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  - FRAME AND MEMBERS
  - FRONT
  - LATCH
  - MASTER CYLINDER
  - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
  - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  - SIDE/WINDOW#!
  - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  - GASOLINE
  - HOOD
  - PADS
  - ANCHORAGE
  - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
  - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
  - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
  - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
  - LINKAGES
  - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
  - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  - RIM
  - ROTOR
  - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  - LINES AND FITTINGS
  - MULTIPLE AXLE
  - PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
  - TUBE
  - ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
  - AIR CONDITIONER
  - AXLE HUBS
  - AXLE SHAFT
  - BEAD
  - DISC
  - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  - LUBRICANT
  - MULTIPLE AXLE
  - ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
  - CAMERA
  - CAMERA
  - INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru Impreza – 1579 complaints
- - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
  - BODY
  - FRONT PASSENGER
  - HEAD RESTRAINT
  - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  - IGNITION
  - LATCH
  - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
  - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
  - SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  - AIR CONDITIONER
  - FRAME AND MEMBERS
  - FRONT
  - POWER ASSIST
  - SIDEWALL
  - WINDSHIELD
  - ENGINE
  - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  - FRONTAL
  - HEADLIGHTS
  - HORN
  - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  - MECHANICAL
  - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  - 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  - COOLING SYSTEM
  - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  - LATCH
  - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
  - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
  - PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
  - PUMP
  - RACK
  - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
  - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  - SIDE/WINDOW
  - TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  - COLUMN
  - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
  - LOWER ARM
  - STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
  - FRONT
  - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  - PADS
  - TORQUE CONVERTER
  - ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  - CRUISE CONTROL
  - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
  - LOWER BALL JOINT
  - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  - REAR
  - SHOCK ABSORBER
  - SPRINGS
  - CABLES
  - DELIVERY
  - EXHAUST SYSTEM
  - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - LOCK
  - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
  - STARTER ASSEMBLY
  - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
  - TREAD/BELT
  - ANTILOCK
  - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  - HOOD
  - ABS WARNING LIGHT
  - CONTROL ARM
  - DISC
  - EXTERIOR
  - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  - FRONT UNDERHOOD
  - FUEL PUMP
  - FUEL RAIL
  - GASOLINE
  - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - INJECTORS
  - LATCH
  - CONTROL MODULE
  - AXLE ASSEMBLY
  - AXLE SHAFT
  - BACK UP LIGHTS
  - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
  - HUB
  - MULTIPLE AXLE
  - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  - TURN SIGNAL
  - WHEEL BEARING
  - ARM
  - MACPHERSON STRUT
  - STRAP/WEBBING
  - WEBBING
  - FLOOR SHIFT
  - AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
  - INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru Legacy – 1394 complaints
- - BODY
  - BUMPERS
  - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  - SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  - ROOF AND PILLARS
  - SIDEWALL
  - TORQUE CONVERTER
  - DRIVELINE
  - ENGINE
  - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
  - FRONT
  - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  - COLUMN
  - FRONTAL
  - HEAD RESTRAINT
  - INDICATOR LIGHT
  - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  - MECHANICAL
  - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  - MASTER CYLINDER
  - HEADLIGHTS
  - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  - EXHAUST SYSTEM
  - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
  - CRUISE CONTROL
  - FUEL PUMP
  - MOTOR
  - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
  - ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  - FAN/MOTOR
  - FRAME AND MEMBERS
  - FRONT
  - GASOLINE
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - LINKAGES
  - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
  - PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
  - PUMP
  - REAR
  - REAR/OTHER
  - RIM
  - ROTOR
  - SEAT HEATER/COOLER
  - SHOCK ABSORBER
  - TAIL LIGHTS
  - TREAD/BELT
  - TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  - TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
  - BEAD
  - COOLING SYSTEM
  - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  - ROTOR
  - VALVE
  - WINDSHIELD
  - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
  - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
  - SHOCK ABSORBER
  - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  - ANCHORAGE
  - CABLES
  - CALIPER
  - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
  - DELIVERY
  - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
  - HEATER CORE
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - PADS
  - SIDE/WINDOW
  - ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
  - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  - DOOR
  - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
  - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  - IGNITION
  - LINKAGES
  - MACPHERSON STRUT
  - MODULE
  - RACK
  - AIR CONDITIONER
  - AXLE ASSEMBLY
  - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  - COIL SPRINGS
  - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  - HOOD
  - LATCH
  - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
  - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  - STORAGE
  - SWITCH
  - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  - ELECTRICAL
  - FUEL GAUGE
Subaru Outback – 3976 complaints
- - BODY
  - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
  - SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  - TREAD/BELT
  - EXTERNAL
  - HEAD RESTRAINT
  - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  - BRAKE LIGHTS
  - CRUISE CONTROL
  - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  - TORQUE CONVERTER
  - COLUMN
  - ENGINE
  - FRONT
  - FRONTAL
  - HEADLIGHTS
  - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  - MECHANICAL
  - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
  - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  - SIDEWALL
  - WHEEL BEARING
  - ACTUATOR
  - DOOR
  - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  - MOTOR
  - REAR
  - REAR/OTHER
  - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  - LATCH
  - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  - ABS WARNING LIGHT
  - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
  - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
  - ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
  - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
  - DELIVERY
  - DRIVELINE
  - EMISSION CONTROL
  - LATCH
  - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
  - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
  - PADS
  - SIDE/WINDOW
  - SOFTWARE
  - VALVE
  - 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  - ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  - AUXILLARY TANK
  - AXLE HUBS
  - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  - ELECTRICAL
  - FAN/MOTOR
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  - ROTOR
  - SHOCK ABSORBER
  - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
  - TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
  - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
  - EXHAUST SYSTEM
  - EXTERIOR
  - FRAME AND MEMBERS
  - GASOLINE
  - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
  - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
  - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  - HUB
  - LPG SYSTEMS
  - CABLES
  - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
  - COOLING SYSTEM
  - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
  - POWER ADJUST
  - SWITCH
  - UNIVERSAL JOINT
  - WINDSHIELD
  - AIR CONDITIONER
  - INTERIOR
  - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  - LINKAGES
  - MASTER CYLINDER
  - PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
  - PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
  - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  - SPRINGS
  - SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY#!-
  - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  - DISC
  - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
  - ROOF AND PILLARS
  - ROTOR#!-
  - CALIPER
  - COLUMN SHIFT
  - CONVENTIONAL
  - FUEL PUMP
  - FUEL RAIL
  - HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
  - LINKAGE AND CABLE
  - LUG
  - ANTILOCK
  - BUMPERS
  - CALIPER
  - CARRIER/RACK
  - CONTROLS
  - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  - DRIVESHAFT
  - FRONT UNDERHOOD
  - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
  - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT#!-+++-
  - LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP
  - MATERIAL/PADDING
  - STRAP/WEBBING
  - WIRING
  - AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
  - IGNITION
  - LABELS
  - AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING
  - CAMERA
  - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
  - FUEL GAUGE
Subaru Tribeca – 29 complaints
- - DOOR
  - BODY
  - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  - WHEEL BEARING
Subaru WRX – 73 complaints
- - BODY
  - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  - SIDEWALL
  - SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  - WHEEL BEARING
Subaru WRX STI – 3 complaints
- - BODY
Subaru XV Crosstrek – 70 complaints
- - BODY
  - CARRIER/RACK
  - FRONT PASSENGER
  - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
  - WIRING
  - CRUISE CONTROL
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid – 10 complaints
- - BODY
  - SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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Generations

Problem Category	Number of Problems	Av. mileage
AIR BAGS	1475	31027 miles
ENGINE	1130	62770 miles
POWER TRAIN	1009	71049 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	955	58107 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	862	36574 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	845	46891 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER	787	22624 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	522	77268 miles
SERVICE BRAKES	514	63856 miles
SUSPENSION	489	70251 miles