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Reliability Database

Subaru

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 22,264 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

11 Models
79 Engines Rated
32 Generations
22,264 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
28 recommended 30 caution 21 avoid

Midsize SUV

3 models
Ascent
1 generation · 2 engines
2019-2025
1 recommended 1 avoid
Outback
5 generations · 14 engines
2000-20042005-20092010-20142015-20192020-2024
3 recommended 5 caution 6 avoid
Tribeca
1 generation · 1 engine
2006-2014
1 avoid

Compact SUV

3 models
Crosstrek
3 generations · 8 engines
2013-20172018-20232024-2025
3 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid
Forester
5 generations · 16 engines
2000-20022003-20082009-20132014-20182019-2025
4 recommended 7 caution 5 avoid
Solterra
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 recommended

Compact Sedan

2 models
Impreza
5 generations · 9 engines
2000-20072008-20112012-20162017-20232024-2025
3 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid
WRX
4 generations · 8 engines
2002-20072008-20142015-20212022-2025
4 recommended 4 caution

Compact Truck

1 model
Baja
1 generation · 1 engine
2003-2006
1 caution

Sports Car

1 model
BRZ
1 generation · 2 engines
2013-2020
1 recommended 1 avoid

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Legacy
5 generations · 17 engines
2000-20042005-20092010-20142015-20192020-2025
8 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid
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