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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Subaru calls it Symmetrical AWD.
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 182
- Power to weight
- 0.050 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.90
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 314 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 33.1 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 5.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,651 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 82 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 1
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of EyeSight.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE16%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
- LANE DEPARTURE11%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
- STEERING5%
- AIR BAGS4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 122 total.
Subaru Outback: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
82 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER01-167-08R
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
May 12, 2026POWER TRAIN16-157-26
This bulletin announces a design change to the TR690 CVT control valve body which features an enhanced line pressure sensor O-ring, designed to prevent abnormal sensor readings caused by O-ring leakage.
May 4, 2026POWER TRAINSubaruNet Announcement (R
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
May 1, 2026ENGINE18-230-26
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).
May 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM07-234-26
This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness. The new switch design relocates the connector, which requires a different harness routing.
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER07-240-26R
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
Apr 24, 2026POWER TRAIN03-97-26
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
Apr 20, 2026WHEELS05-97-26
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
- and 74 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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