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Reliability Database
Subaru

Outback

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.3)
5 Generations
14 Engines Rated
8,615 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
3 recommended 5 caution 6 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 BH
1 engine
214 complaints 🔥 2 ☠ 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2005-2009 BP
2 engines
1,007 complaints 🔥 13
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2010-2014 BR
4 engines
1,790 complaints 🔥 22 ☠ 1
3.6L ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
→
2015-2019 BS
4 engines
3,841 complaints 🔥 15
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.4)
→
2020-2024 BT
3 engines
1,763 complaints 🔥 12
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.3)
→
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