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Subaru Problems by Model

NHTSA recorded 26,622 consumer complaints for 26 Subaru models (model years with at least 5 complaints). Choose a model to see problems by model year, the parts reported, the mileage when problems appear, recalls and service bulletins.

Most-reported recent Subaru model years

Model years from the last 8 years with the most NHTSA complaints. More sales means more complaints, so read the counts as a starting point.

All Subaru models

ModelModel yearsComplaints
Outback1996–20269,776
Forester1998–20266,527
Legacy1990–20253,182
Impreza1993–20252,649
Crosstrek2013–20261,191
Ascent2019–20251,038
WRX2002–2024969
SVX1992–1995279
XV Crosstrek2013–2015258
B9 Tribeca2006–2009135
Baja2003–2006117
BRZ2013–202287
Solterra2023–202673
GL1983–198969
Loyale1990–199362
Uncharted202640
Justy1989–199136
Impreza STI200833
Trailseeker202630
Tribeca2006–200928
Subaru1995–199611
XV Crosstrek Hybrid201410
Impreza WRX20096
Outback Sport20096
DL19885
XT619885

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology