Subaru Outback Interior & equipment problems
476 of the 3,749 complaints about the Subaru Outback (12.7%) concern Interior & equipment, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.4× the Interior & equipment share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Interior & equipment complaints peak with the 2019 model (131, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (11). 51 Interior & equipment complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 44 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “windshield”, “crack”, “rock”, “glass” and “hit”. 6 of these reports (1.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Interior & equipment for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 51 · Previous 12 months: 44
Common terms in reports
- windshield241
- crack142
- rock55
- glass66
- hit77
- radio50
What owners report
The contact's wife owned a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked for approximately 4 to 5 hours in the car port unattended, the contact noticed that the vehicle had caught fire near the rear driver's side and burned up a…
Two incidents of unprovoked acceleration 1st incident: approximately March 2021 Slowly backing up at a gas station and experienced sudden acceleration causing the car to hit a metal guard at the fuel pump.
I am submitting a complaint regarding the battery in my 2022 Subaru Outback. The original battery failed after only approximately 2½ years of normal use.
I am reporting a safety defect involving the infotainment touchscreen in my 2018 Subaru Outback). The touchscreen has developed visible "bubbles" under the screen lamination, with lines and bubbling appearing beneath the surface of the display.
On May 16, 2026, I was driving approximately 65 mph northbound on the Glenn Highway near Anchorage, Alaska, in my 2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Traffic was light, and there were no vehicles within approximately 150 yards of my vehicle.
The infotainment touchscreen in my 2018 Subaru Outback has developed severe internal delamination and persistent phantom or ghost touches.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Interior & equipment for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Subaru Outback
- Body & structure1468
- Electrical1026
- Interior & equipment476
- Engine184
- Driver-assist systems130
- Transmission / powertrain95
- Airbags & seat belts73
- Steering71
- Brakes63
- Fuel system58
Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Interior & equipment problems on the Subaru Outback?
476 of the 3,749 complaints about the Subaru Outback (12.7%) concern Interior & equipment, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.4× the Interior & equipment share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Subaru Outback model years have the most Interior & equipment complaints?
By model year, Interior & equipment complaints peak with the 2019 model (131, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (11).
Is there a recall for Subaru Outback Interior & equipment problems?
No recall campaign addresses Interior & equipment for the tracked model years.