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It scores 49 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,229 to own, including $2,411 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Outback.
Reliability
49/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,411
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
28 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,722
$12,075 – $15,368, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
643
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (88/100) and the 2020 worst (25/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 68/100 |
| 2023 | 88/100 |
| 2022 | 44/100 |
| 2021 | 60/100 |
| 2020 | 25/100 |
| 2019 | 34/100 |
| 2018 | 50/100 |
| 2017 | 38/100 |
| 2016 | 49/100 |
| 2015 | 69/100 |
Not especially. It scores 49 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs; the 2015, 2023 and 2024 scored better.
It scores 49 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 643 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,411 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $12,229 over 5 years: $2,532 in lost value, $2,411 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,722 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (88/100) and the 2020 worst (25/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.