2017 Subaru Outback Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 921 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Subaru Outback, 0% of the 921 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The contact's sister owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the hood unlatched, flew open, and struck the windshield, causing the windshield to shatter. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. It was unknown whether the driver was able to close the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the driver was provided a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11715835, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 10241801Aug 1, 2023The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
- 10198744Jun 7, 2021This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Outback
392 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
233 complaintsOther or unknown
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsForward collision avoidance
23 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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