2022 Subaru

Outback AWD

Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo

Subaru Outback: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (AV-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 260
Power to weight: 0.069 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 4.11
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 343 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 3/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,759 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 4
Owner complaints: 450
Reported injuries: 4

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

VISIBILITY/WIPER49%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
VISIBILITY5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4%
ENGINE3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 520 total.

Subaru Outback: best and worst years

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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.