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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2013 Subaru Outback Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 297 total for the year
Median mileage
66,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2013 Subaru Outback, 1% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On a handful of occasions while driving, suddenly the car detects an object in front of the car that it believes I will hit. The beeping and object collision detection message appears on my dash. On all these occasions, there has never been on object. One time it automatic to control the vehicle before causing an accident. I don’t remember exactly when this started happening but I thankfully engaged my brakes. This happened while I was on a highway. Luckily, no car was riding closely behind me so I was able it was 2 years ago. …”

NHTSA complaint #11428634, filed 2021-08

“Upon entering a parking space,my 2013 Subaru Outback went from idle to full acceleration,hitting a parked,unoccupied truck. Braking had no effect on the car,the air bag did not deploy,and the car did not decelerate until I was able to engage Park-within a few seconds it resumed the idle. The police made a report,car was taken to wrecking yard,and is now at repair facility for possible repair. There were no prior warnings or messages. I was unaware of a safety issue with Subaru and when I contacted my local dealer,I was told they were unaware of any issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11418358, filed 2021-05

“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. While the vehicle was parked at a fuel station, the emergency brake failed to release and the eyesight collision warning failed to activate. The consumer stated parking accelerator brake failed and dealer repaired at no charge. The failure mileage was 66,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11242889, filed 2019-08, 66,600 miles

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ACTUATOR ASSY-EPB, part number 26002aj02c (from technical service bulletin), part is not available How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Brake light and iSight warning light comes on. Safety systems will not operate properly when these lights are on Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? …”

NHTSA complaint #11534430, filed 2023-07

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026419%
20252125%
20241817%
20232225%
2022235%
20212910%
2020495%
2019363%
2018182%
2017233%
201671%
201551%
201410%
201341%
201210%
201130%

Other parts of the 2013 Subaru Outback

Engine
67 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
60 complaints
Air bags
42 complaints
Steering
34 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Vehicle speed control
26 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Outback

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.

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