2024 Subaru Outback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outback years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 24th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Outback. That ranks 24th out of 32 Outback model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (29 complaints, 28%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 104owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Subaru Outback problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 29 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 17% | 100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 15% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 7% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 6% | 550 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 26,966 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 3,395 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Subaru Outback recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 Subaru Outback.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This complaint is regarding a 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness with approximately 68,000 miles. The vehicle's low windshield-washer-fluid warning remains illuminated even when the washer-fluid reservoir is full. As a result, the warning system no longer provides reliable information regarding the…
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that during an alignment, it was discovered that the rear suspension geometry caused an excessive negative camber, resulting in premature inner treadwear on the rear tires. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle could not be…
My 2024 Subaru Outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! This is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. This car has been to the Subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they canât figure it out. The last time the car slowed…
I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT, VIN [XXX]. While traveling approximately 45â50 mph on a four-lane road with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as I approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane…
Automatic braking applied without warning . It activated with no imminent threat and cause my car to stop on the road . It would not go forward pushing the gas pedal and I had to stop in the road completely and put it in park and then put it in drive before I could proceed down the road .
Other Subaru Outback years
← 2023 Outback · 2025 Outback →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outback | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 Outback | 82 | 0 |
| 2024 | 104 | 0 |
| 2023 Outback | 89 | 2 |
| 2022 Outback | 465 | 4 |
| 2021 Outback | 298 | 4 |
| 2020 Outback | 900 | 6 |
| 2019 Outback | 1,036 | 3 |
| 2018 Outback | 814 | 3 |
| 2017 Outback | 918 | 4 |
| 2016 Outback | 643 | 4 |
| 2015 Outback | 510 | 5 |
| 2014 Outback | 208 | 10 |
| 2013 Outback | 297 | 12 |
| 2012 Outback | 293 | 16 |
| 2011 Outback | 652 | 16 |
| 2010 Outback | 360 | 18 |
| 2009 Outback | 106 | 13 |
| 2008 Outback | 226 | 8 |
| 2007 Outback | 129 | 8 |
| 2006 Outback | 277 | 7 |
| 2005 Outback | 273 | 9 |
| 2004 Outback | 90 | 10 |
| 2003 Outback | 93 | 14 |
| 2002 Outback | 143 | 4 |
| 2001 Outback | 171 | 3 |
| 2000 Outback | 207 | 1 |
| 1999 Outback | 111 | 1 |
| 1998 Outback | 127 | 2 |
| 1997 Outback | 79 | 4 |
| 1996 Outback | 46 | 2 |
| 1995 Outback | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Outback?
Owners most often report unknown or other, visibility/wiper, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Subaru Outback?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2024 Subaru Outback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outback model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.