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2024 Subaru Outback Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 2 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 2024 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2024 Subaru Outback

The 2024 Subaru Outback shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
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Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2024 Subaru Outback?

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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Subaru Outback

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2024 Subaru Outback.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2024 Subaru Outback

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Equipment
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Visibility/wiper
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Subaru Outback — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.

2018 798 complaints 2019 1,025 complaints 2020 889 complaints 2021 289 complaints 2022 448 complaints 2023 84 complaints 2024 2 complaints 2025 61 complaints 2026 6 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Subaru Outback

Is the 2024 Subaru Outback reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Subaru Outback has no open recalls and 2 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Outback have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2024 Subaru Outback. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Outback?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Subaru Outback are: Equipment, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2024 Subaru Outback safe to buy?
The 2024 Subaru Outback shows a clean safety record with low complaint activity. It is generally considered safe to buy, though a pre-purchase inspection and independent VIN check are always recommended.
What year Subaru Outback should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Outback are: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020.
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.