2014 Subaru Outback Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 11%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,203miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Subaru Outback, 11% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,203 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car is using way too much oil for a 4 year old car. Something is wrong and two places I've gone have suggested it could be something wrong with the pistols in the engine. I've read about other owners of this model experiencing the same trouble. This is highway and street driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11150809, filed 2018-11, 65,000 miles“Possible oil consumption. I have it twice or third and I have noticed that oil was gone when I checked the oil leveler. Yesterday, I have talked to Subaru service dept about it and he said it is ok that keep pour oil into every 1200 miles (burned some oil and between oil change). I bought oil and pour it into. I don't believe it was so normal for burned some oil like every 1200 miles. I am concerning about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10967819, filed 2017-03, 24,600 miles“I was on the highway, after driving a little more than two hours. The dash board lit up with many of the trouble lights . The brake light began flashing, eye sight was lit, meaning that it was no longer engaged. At oil temp. Check engine transmission. All of the above. I am looking at a picture that I took showing the mileage and the warning lights. The car continued to operate, without any hesitation and I felt that it must just be an electronic issue . It happened to me once before, about two years ago. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354324, filed 2020-09, 138,858 miles“Subaru Outback moon roof is the problem. And apparently this is a known problem with Subaru vehicles, and yet,they choose to not share this information, even when specifically discussed prior to purchase. Even if you do not open the roof, there are drains that can clog, and when they clog, the car starts filling with water. The clog, in my case, was from fir needles, since I live in the mountains. But they also say that simply a spiderweb or road dirt can cause a clog of these very sensitive drains. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924424, filed 2016-11, 21,000 miles“I backed out of my driveway and put the car into drive and there was a long, about 7 second delay before the car moved forward. It was in gear and my foot was on the gas but nothing happened.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 33% |
| 2025 | 18 | 22% |
| 2024 | 29 | 28% |
| 2023 | 16 | 18% |
| 2022 | 87 | 19% |
| 2021 | 66 | 22% |
| 2020 | 153 | 17% |
| 2019 | 205 | 20% |
| 2018 | 163 | 20% |
| 2017 | 178 | 19% |
| 2016 | 124 | 19% |
| 2015 | 109 | 21% |
| 2014 | 22 | 11% |
| 2013 | 25 | 8% |
| 2012 | 24 | 8% |
| 2011 | 39 | 6% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru Outback
38 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology