Subaru Outback Complaints (2022)

465 consumer complaints on file.

#11687315September 15, 2025
ENGINE, SEATS
Lower oil pan leaks oil. Started leaking oil right after warranty expired. This is a known issue for Subaru cars with the 2.4 turbo engine. Seats ripped right after warranty expired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686251September 10, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
A crack on my windshield has appeared overnight out of nowhere, with no indication of impact or external damage. The car was parked in a private driveway facing the house, not the road. It started from the bottom edge of the windshield under the cowling and has made its way to the center of the windshield, and has since spidered out, moving both east & west on the windshield. I took the 2022 Outback Wilderness to Hania Subaru in Orange Park, Jacksonville, FL, where they said the extended warranty would not cover the replacement because it only covers cracks that start on the east or west sides of the windshield. Hania Subaru sent photos to Subaru of America stating that they would not replace the glass. SOA said they would donate a $1000 gift towards the replacement of the windshield only if it was replaced through a Subaru dealership, which Subaru Hania quoted $2067.61, which is $900 more than the going rate in the area, so with the $1000 gift from SOA, I would be paying more than the average for a windshield replacement despite the "gifted $1000" from SOA and they would be using the same glass manufacturer that the original faulty cracked glass came from. SOA said they would only gift me the amount for the glass replacement if I used a Subaru dealership and not a 3rd party company, and when I asked why the dealerships charged double what the average cost was, they said that the service Subaru offers is superior despite there being no warranty on the new glass or service. When I called Subaru of Hania and Subaru of Jacksonville about glass replacement, they both said they do not offer glass replacement in-house, but they outsource to a 3rd party company called Ameri Pro, which is the glass dealership that Subaru uses as stock. Ameri Pro handles the full job and would charge me $1452 to include the "Subaru" stamp on the glass and stamped parts, or they would charge me $764.38 for all the same parts, excluding the Subaru stamp. This issue goes even deeper.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682830August 25, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
We had had no issues at all with our 2022 Subaru Outback until June 2025. Mileage at the time of the incident was approximately 52,000. We were driving one evening in June and all of a sudden the engine stopped and we could not drive it. It only produced a knocking sound when we attempted to turn the engine on. We had the car towed to the dealership and after taking the engine apart, they reported that an intake valve broke, flew and split one of the pistons causing the motor to seize up. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the engine failure. Regular oil changes had been performed on the car. This issue came completely out of left field as we had previously had no engine issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681676August 19, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I have an 2022 Outback that has 29000 miles and have had 2 windshield replacements. And now on my third, from rock chips. I bought the extended warranty and they are denying my claim. I can’t imagine what the lifetime costs will be for this vehicle. They have offered an extended warranty because of the problem and are not honoring that either.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679434August 8, 2025
AIR BAGS
My Subaru Outback 2022 experienced a failure of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sensors, resulting in the airbag warning light turning on and the airbags being disabled. The nature of the defect, the diagnostic trouble codes, and the location of the failed component are identical to Subaru Recall 24V227000 recently issued for the same model and year range. However, my VIN is not included in the recall. This is a safety-critical defect that prevents the airbags from deploying in a crash. The failure occurred under normal driving conditions and with all required maintenance performed. I believe my vehicle should be included in the existing recall, or a new recall should be issued to address this broader production issue. The defect puts occupants at risk of injury or death in the event of a collision. Please investigate this matter and require Subaru to expand the recall coverage to all affected VINs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678783August 6, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I bought my car in 2023 and it has less than 30,000 miles on it. Since purchase, I have had to replace the windshield THREE TIMES for massive cracks. Insurance does not cover the full cost. Nothing has hit the windshield as far as I know, but it keeps cracking. I have never had this issue with any other car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675023July 21, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Last year, my car would not start up again after the start stop feature activated in an intersection. This is after leaving the dealer who told me the car was fine. I’ve since replaced the battery. It still is sluggish to start at times. It is especially bad starting when start stop is activated. I turn the feature off every time I start the car. I’m worried every time I take a long trip I will get stranded. The dealer cannot find anything wrong with it they say. The automatic braking system is also horrible. It goes on prematurely and I’m sure damages the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673020July 12, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield requires replacement with slightest rock hit to it- (2) replacements in first six months of car ownership
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673019July 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake Rotor and Pad issues at 10k, 20k, 30k, and 44k. Severe damage to the Brake Rotor with bad gauging present. OEM parts replaced with aftermarket Duragold Rotors and Pads. Subaru dealership did not properly resolve issues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671422July 6, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I was outraged that my 2022 Subaru Outback on July 4, 2025 while the vehicle was parked and stationary in a secured garage, I discovered a significant crack across the windshield. There was no evidence of external impact or vandalism, indicating a likely **manufacturing defect or structural flaw** in the glass. This defect raises serious safety concerns and falls within Subaru’s responsibility under the vehicle’s warranty and applicable consumer protection laws.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668331June 21, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The front windshield spontaneously cracked during use of windshield wipers. Resulted in multiple cracks from top center of windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661946May 19, 2025
ENGINE
While stopped at a yield sign waiting for traffic to clear so I may proceed with my left turn, I stepped on the accelerator pedal to make my left turn; however, my car did not go because the engine had turned off due to the auto stop feature. Once the engine restarted, I was no longer clear about proceeding with my left turn and had to apply the brakes very hard immediately to stop my vehicle. The auto engine stop is a dangerous feature that should not automatically be applied when starting the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660538May 12, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My windshield just cracked by itself without hitting anything. This is really frustrating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659587May 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Front windshield spontaneously cracked without incident right where the rearview mirror is attached.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655246April 17, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Small rocks cause very large cracks across windshield. Windshield seems brittle or fragile.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648394March 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
Sunroof shattered while driving 45mph on a city street. It was not hit by anything we could see, nor was there any debris flying in the air. We pulled over and took a photo. I called the dealership who said to call Subaru USA to start a case, but of course their offices are closed for the weekend.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648319March 14, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
The front rotor warp excessively causing the brake pedal and the entire car to shake uncontrollably. The entire front brake assemblies were replaced at Subaru of Coconut Creek. Our safety was definitely at risk as it was very hard to brake going downhill with the brake pedal and the car shaking uncontrollably. The dealer confirmed black spots on the front rotors and warped front rotors. There were not warnings prior to, during, or after the shaking. Going downhill was made very uncomfortable. Subaru of Coconut Creek services the vehicle and notified me of the black spots and warped front rotors. There was nauseating burning smell coming from under the hood and we had to wait 15 minutes for it to disssipate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644447February 24, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2022 Subaru Outback with 22, 000 miles. Car had been in my garage overnight. I drove to our local recreation center on the morning of February 18, ambient temperature in mid-30's. I came out 1.5 hours later and discovered a large crack had spontaneously formed in the windshield (passenger side, extends to very edge, no visible causative chip).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643281February 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My front windshield has cracked twice in the span of 2 years. August 2023 and recently Feb 2025. Bought the car from a legitimate dealer in 2022. Both times there was no hard impact, no obvious damage (initially), the cracks also spread very quickly once the damage is obvious. The repairs each time is not covered, not covered by insurance, $1400+ each time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640222February 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2ND time car won't start. First time was 6m ago, pulled battery, tested, bad, replaced battery. Getting ready to charge battery, if bad, will tow to subaru dealership. Last time, subaru tested, said nothing wrong. if your car won't start, how do you function. Went on line and you can't believe how many people suffer with this. Seems like the same drain on the system, from starlink, lights, not shutting down like there supposed too.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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