2019 Subaru Outback reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Subaru Outback — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,281
- 796 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 352 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 50 reported crashes · 36 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#248
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Subaru median
+1,099
median 182 across 97 Subaru records
Vs 2017-2021
+1,001
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
27%
Electrical System: 352 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Subaru Outback
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 352
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 326
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 201
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 59
- ENGINE 39
3 recalls on record for the 2019 Subaru Outback
- NHTSA 21V587000 · 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V218000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the ris
- NHTSA 19V493000 · 2019 · STRUCTURE In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2019 Subaru Outback
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2019 Subaru Outback 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback reliable?
NHTSA has 1,281 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Subaru Outback and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (352 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Subaru Outback units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Outback?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (352), visibility/wiper (326), unknown or other (201), visibility:windshield (59). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Subaru Outback?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.