2026 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 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: 260NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.069 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 369 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 192 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,772 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
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

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 16 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 4

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

Exterior

Adaptive headlights
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

UNKNOWN OR OTHER26%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE17%
SEATS9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9%
POWER TRAIN4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 23 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

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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