Compact SUVs · BS generation
Fair Below average
It scores 34 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,074 to own, including $2,661 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Outback.
Reliability
34/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,661
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
28 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$16,947
$14,913 – $18,981, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
1,036
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 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 34 out of 100, below average for compact and small SUVs; the 2015, 2023 and 2024 scored better.
It scores 34 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 1,036 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,661 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $13,074 over 5 years: $3,127 in lost value, $2,661 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,947 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (88/100) and the 2020 worst (25/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.