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Reliability Database
Subaru

Outback

Compact SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
5 Generations
12 Engines Rated
9,149 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 3 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 BH
2 engines
723 complaints 🔥 16 ☠ 4
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2005-2009 BP
1 engine
1,020 complaints 🔥 14
2.5L ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2010-2014 BR
3 engines
1,796 complaints 🔥 22 ☠ 1
3.6L ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2015-2019 BS
4 engines
3,847 complaints 🔥 15
3.6L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
→
2020-2024 BT
2 engines
1,763 complaints 🔥 12
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
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