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2025 Subaru

Solterra AWD

Auto (A1)

Subaru Solterra: best and worst years
2025 Subaru Solterra AWD (photo 1 of 5)
2025 photoTTTNISCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
10/10
Range per hour (240V)
21 mi/hr
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
4 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of EyeSight.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • SUSPENSION20%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER20%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER20%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 5 total.

Subaru Solterra: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

33 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 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15-309-23R

    This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

  • May 4, 2026POWER TRAINSubaruNet Announcement (R

    This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

  • Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER07-240-26R

    This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

  • Apr 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWRE-25R

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023-2025 model year Solterra Vehicles to update the Parking Assist Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software.

  • Apr 24, 2026POWER TRAIN03-97-26

    This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

  • Apr 24, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER01-184-22R

    This Bulletin announces the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedure for Solterra.

  • Apr 20, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING12-277-26

    This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change to the tailgate rear taillight assembly.

  • and 25 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

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.

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