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2014 Subaru Outback Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 207 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Outback

The 2014 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Avoid This Year — 2014 Subaru Outback

The 2014 Subaru Outback is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
207
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Subaru Outback (10)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V626000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V009000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V694000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V336000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Subaru Outback

Based on 207 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
36
Electrical System
29
Engine
28
Power Train
25
Unknown Or Other
19
Steering
17
Service Brakes
12
Vehicle Speed Control
10
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Subaru Outback — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 359 complaints 2011 649 complaints 2012 290 complaints 2013 294 complaints 2014 207 complaints 2015 500 complaints 2016 635 complaints 2017 914 complaints 2018 798 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Subaru Outback

Is the 2014 Subaru Outback reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Subaru Outback has 10 recalls and 207 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Subaru Outback have?
The 2014 Subaru Outback has 10 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Outback?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Subaru Outback are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Subaru Outback safe to buy?
The 2014 Subaru Outback has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 10 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Outback should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Outback are: 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.