2019 Subaru Outback
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,281
- rank #248 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 352 complaints (27%)
- Reported harm
- 50 crashes / 36 injuries
- 0 deaths; 3 fires
2019 Subaru Outback vs 2020 Subaru Outback
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2020 Subaru Outback
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,125
- rank #319 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 6
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Visibility/Wiper
- 313 complaints (28%)
- Reported harm
- 37 crashes / 5 injuries
- 0 deaths; 8 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
156
2020 Subaru Outback has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
3
2019 Subaru Outback vs 2020 Subaru Outback
Top component overlap
Different families
Electrical System vs Visibility/Wiper
2019 Subaru Outback problem mix
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 352
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 326
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 201
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 59
- ENGINE 39
2020 Subaru Outback problem mix
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 313
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 251
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 149
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 64
- ENGINE 45
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2019 Subaru Outback or 2020 Subaru Outback?
2020 Subaru Outback has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,125 vs 1,281). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2020 Subaru Outback is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).