2024 Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Outback, most often about visibility & wipers. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
104
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Median mileage
3,395 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Visibility & Wipers is the most-reported problem area, named in 23 of 104 complaints (22%).
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (21) and electrical system (16) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 3,395 mi.
  • Owners reported 5 crashes, 2 fires and 4 injuries.
  • It ranks 10th of 22 Subaru Outback model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 17% more complaints than the 2023 model year (89).

2024 Subaru Outback problems by category

  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    30 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    23 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    21 complaints
  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Engine
    7 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Suspension · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Unknown or other29
Visibility/wiper22
Electrical system16
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking9
Engine7
Forward collision avoidance: warnings7
Air bags6
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control6

When problems happen (mileage)

7Under 10k110k–30k130k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2024 Subaru Outback complaints that list mileage.

2024 Subaru Outback recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2024 Subaru Outback complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 7, 2026ARVisibility & Wipers
    This complaint is regarding a 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness with approximately 68,000 miles. The vehicle's low windshield-washer-fluid warning remains illuminated even when the washer-fluid reservoir is full. As a result, the warning system no longer provides reliable information regarding the actual washer-fluid level. Subaru has documented this condition in Technical Service Bulletin 12-266-25, NHTSA ID 11018906, which applies to 2020–2024 Subaru Legacy and Outback…
    NHTSA complaint #11769527 · source
  2. Filed Oct 5, 202626,966 miCASuspension
    The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that during an alignment, it was discovered that the rear suspension geometry caused an excessive negative camber, resulting in premature inner treadwear on the rear tires. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle could not be repaired without manufacturer approval. Additionally, the contact was informed that the vehicle was within specifications. The contact stated that the manufacturer had no specified…
    NHTSA complaint #11768957 · source
  3. Filed Sep 10, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT, VIN [XXX]. While traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as I approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immediately to my right. There was NOTHING in my lane for at least one mile ahead of me. The police vehicle was not in my lane. It was traveling in the adjacent lane to my right. As I…
    NHTSA complaint #11763292 · source
  4. Filed Sep 10, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    My 2024 Subaru Outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! This is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. This car has been to the Subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they can’t figure it out. The last time the car slowed drastically and in the middle of the highway, we had three of our little grandkids (all under 6) in the backseat. It was very scary and it almost caused a very serious accident. I am now…
    NHTSA complaint #11763288 · source
  5. Filed Sep 9, 2026MADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    On at approximately XXX 5:30am, while driving my 2024 Subaru Outback Premium Northbound on [XXX] right in front of the [XXX], the EyeSight Driver Assist / Pre-Collision Braking system engaged with hard/sudden braking despite no vehicle, pedestrian, or object present in or near the roadway. There was a vehicle following behind me, and the sudden braking created a near rear-end collision. Road conditions were dry, weather was dark but clear, and traffic was light to moderate.…
    NHTSA complaint #11762971 · source
  6. Filed Sep 9, 2026TNBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    Automatic braking applied without warning . It activated with no imminent threat and cause my car to stop on the road . It would not go forward pushing the gas pedal and I had to stop in the road completely and put it in park and then put it in drive before I could proceed down the road .
    NHTSA complaint #11762961 · source
  7. Filed Sep 8, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT, VIN [XXX]. While traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as I approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immediately to my right. There was NOTHING in my lane for at least one mile ahead of me. The police vehicle was not in my lane. It was traveling in the adjacent lane to my right. As I…
    NHTSA complaint #11762881 · source
  8. Filed Sep 7, 2026MAOther / Unknown
    On our long driveway, the car strongly accelerated with no gas pressure. I firmly pushed the brake and brought it to a stop. Upon lifting the brake again, it immediately accelerated entirely on its own with no use of the gas pedal. Heavy braking stopped it again. The same exact thing happened a few more times, the only way to prevent runaway acceleration was to forcefully apply the brakes. We safely parked the car. This experience was extremely alarming. Had we not been in…
    NHTSA complaint #11762582 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology