Subaru

Solterra

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2023 to 2027

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The verdict

Best year: 2027. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 14; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2023. complaints: 42, about 3x this model's typical 14; recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Subaru Solterra
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2023	1Electric	104	158	$700	4	42	87	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%
complaints: 42, about 3x this model's typical 14 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2023 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Electric	104	158	$700	2	14	64	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 21%, LANE DEPARTURE 13%
complaints: 14, in line with this model's typical 14 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Electric	104	no data	$700	2	4	33	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, POWER TRAIN 20%, SUSPENSION 20%
complaints: 4, below this model's typical 14 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 81 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Electric	120	no data	$650	1	17	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 43%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%
complaints: 17, above this model's typical 14 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2027	1Electric	120	no data	$650	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 14 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2023: 104 to 2027: 120

Owner complaints2023: 42 to 2027: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Subaru Solterra to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.