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#BS-2019-SUBOUT-192E

2019 Subaru Outback

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
45
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
397
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 45 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

dead battery

55 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

windshield crack

20 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
3

radio failure

9 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

298 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

488
0–30K
40
30–60K
4
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (488 reports) • Median: 10K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (298 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility298 (30%)
Electrical239 (24%)
Other139 (14%)
Visibility:windshield53 (5%)
Steering34 (3%)
Engine30 (3%)
Fuel System22 (2%)
Speed Control21 (2%)

2019 Subaru Outback: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Outback, with 298 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Outback, with 239 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Issues

Visibility:windshield complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Outback, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Outback, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
18
136
19
271
20
263
21
209
22
53
23
50
24
14
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Subaru Outback. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

19V493000Jul 2019

STRUCTURE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

20V218000Jun 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

21V587000Sep 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Subaru Outback is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2019 Subaru Outback vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

234

4.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Subaru Outback: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Subaru Outback?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Subaru Outback is related to the visibility, with 298 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback reliable?
The 2019 Subaru Outback has 1,000 complaints, 45 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Subaru Outback problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Subaru Outback has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Outback problems start?
Based on 534 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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