2024 Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 91 owner complaints about the 2024 Subaru Outback, or 34.0 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.81, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #61 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Subaru models its rate is 14% lower; against other Midsize SUVs it is 36% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-05-27 and 2026-08-14. Median delay from incident to filing: 4 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 24.2 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 44.8 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 64 complaints, 9% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Body & structure (24.2% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (18.7%) and Electrical (16.5%). Body & structure complaints are 2.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Body & structure reports, owners most often mention “windshield”, “crack”, “wilderness”, “field vision” and “structural integrity”. 7 reports (7.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 10 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (54% of incidents). In the last 12 months 36 new complaints were filed, versus 26 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.81
- vs. other Subaru models0.86
- vs. other 2024 models0.89
- vs. other Midsize SUVs0.64
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (64)0.91
- #61 of 89 · 2024Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Body & structure · Common terms in reports
- windshield16
- crack9
- wilderness3
- field vision3
- structural integrity3
- caused8
Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports
- sirius7
- ads5
- pop-up4
- opt3
- screen8
- advertisement3
Electrical · Common terms in reports
- useless3
- backing3
- infotainment3
- closed3
- display3
- auto3
Problem areas: Body & structure · Electrical · Interior & equipment · Engine · Driver-assist systems · Transmission / powertrain · Airbags & seat belts · Steering · Brakes · Fuel system
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 5
- Fires reported: 2
- Injuries: 4
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 10 months
What owners report
Vehicle was not accelerating properly, so took to the dealership (Mike Shaw Subaru) to have work completed. Technicians indicated that the engine valves (shim valves) all had to be replaced and other work needed to be performed such as: Intake manifold, shim…
Accident! Deer walked out in front of car resulting in front end collision then semi truck smashed into rear of vehicle car then spun around resulting in side impact. No air bag deployed in the vehicle. Vehicle was considered a total loss!
I am filing this complaint regarding the premature wear and replacement of all 4 tires on my 2024 Subaru Outback at approximately 30,000 miles.
Primary Symptom: Spontaneous thermal stress fracture propagating across the front windshield. Origin Point: Extreme bottom-right outer edge, directly beneath the passenger-side windshield wiper blade.
Large crack spontaneously formed in window whiled parked overnight. No visible indications of impact. Suspect related to it being very hot out.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2024 · Midsize SUVs
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Dodge Durango | 13 | 4.9 | 0.12 |
| 2024 Honda Passport | 16 | 6.0 | 0.14 |
| 2024 Ford Explorer | 19 | 7.1 | 0.17 |
| 2024 Toyota Highlander | 42 | 15.7 | 0.37 |
| 2024 Ford Edge | 42 | 15.7 | 0.37 |
| 2024 Kia Sorento | 46 | 17.2 | 0.41 |
| 2024 Nissan Pathfinder | 75 | 28.0 | 0.67 |
| 2024 Subaru Outback | 91 | 34.0 | 0.81 |
| 2024 Honda Pilot | 109 | 40.7 | 0.97 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Traverse | 132 | 49.3 | 1.17 |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe | 175 | 65.4 | 1.55 |
| 2024 Kia Telluride | 215 | 80.4 | 1.91 |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 303 | 113.3 | 2.69 |
| 2024 Hyundai Palisade | 382 | 142.8 | 3.39 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Subaru Outback?
91 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Outback, or about 34.0 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Subaru Outback?
The most common category is Body & structure, accounting for 24.2% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Is the 2024 Subaru Outback still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 36 new complaints were filed, versus 26 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2024 Subaru Outback compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 91 owner complaints about the 2024 Subaru Outback, or 34.0 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.81, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #61 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Subaru models its rate is 14% lower; against other Midsize SUVs it is 36% lower.