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Reliability Database

Subaru

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 24,844 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

11 Models
101 Engines Rated
32 Generations
24,844 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
39 recommended 33 caution 29 avoid

Compact SUV

4 models
Crosstrek
3 generations · 11 engines
2013-20172018-20232024-2025
4 recommended 5 caution 2 avoid
Forester
5 generations · 21 engines
2000-20022003-20082009-20132014-20182019-2025
6 recommended 8 caution 7 avoid
Outback
5 generations · 17 engines
2000-20042005-20092010-20142015-20192020-2024
5 recommended 6 caution 6 avoid
Solterra
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 recommended

Midsize SUV

2 models
Ascent
1 generation · 1 engine
2019-2025
1 avoid
Tribeca
1 generation · 3 engines
2006-2014
2 recommended 1 avoid

Compact Sedan

2 models
Impreza
5 generations · 16 engines
2000-20072008-20112012-20162017-20232024-2025
8 recommended 2 caution 6 avoid
WRX
4 generations · 8 engines
2002-20072008-20142015-20212022-2025
1 recommended 4 caution 3 avoid

Midsize Truck

1 model
Baja
1 generation · 2 engines
2003-2006
1 recommended 1 caution

Sports Car

1 model
BRZ
1 generation · 3 engines
2013-2020
2 recommended 1 avoid

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Legacy
5 generations · 18 engines
2000-20042005-20092010-20142015-20192020-2025
9 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid
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