2020 Subaru Outback problems by component
894 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Subaru Outback, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper → | 313 | 35% | 5,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 257 | 29% | 5,750 mi |
| Visibility → | 70 | 8% | 19,221 mi |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 49 | 5% | 7,108 mi |
| Engine → | 47 | 5% | 7,250 mi |
| Power Train → | 46 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 21 | 2% | 9,000 mi |
| Lane Departure → | 20 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags → | 18 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 18 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 14 | 2% | — |
| Steering → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 0% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 0% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.