Outback (2026)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
U4
2.4L 4-cyl Turbo / 260 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
NA, U5
2.5L 4-cyl / 180 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Subaru Outback, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Alternatives in Midsize SUV
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Subaru Outback complaints?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Subaru Outback. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the interior.
Is the 2026-2026 Subaru Outback a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Subaru Outback. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Subaru Outback as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026-2026 Subaru Outback.
What should I check before buying a used Subaru Outback?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the interior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Outback have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2026 Subaru Outback. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 16 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.