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2025 Subaru OutbackProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 134 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
134
Crashes
11
Fires
5
Recalls
0
TSBs
161
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 134 complaints, 11 crashes, 5 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

drivers side front door wont open from inside outside

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

sunroof spontaneous exploded

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingHIGH

13 owners reported forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

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

15
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (15 reports) • Median: 2K 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: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (13 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Other18 (13%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking13 (10%)
Electrical12 (9%)
Collision Avoidance10 (7%)
Lane Departure: Assist10 (7%)
Brakes7 (5%)
Lane Departure: Warning6 (4%)
Steering6 (4%)

2025 Subaru Outback: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 Subaru Outback, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2025 Subaru Outback, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Subaru Outback, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lane Departure: Assist Issues

Lane Departure: Assist complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Subaru Outback, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: assist-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
24
58
25
72
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Subaru Outback. Recent trend: stable.

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2025 Subaru Outback NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2025 Subaru Outback vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

134

Class avg

44

3.1x 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. 134 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Subaru Outback: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Subaru Outback is related to the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback reliable?
The 2025 Subaru Outback has 134 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Subaru Outback 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 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 2025 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2025 Subaru Outback according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Subaru Outback problems start?
Based on 15 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 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.
When was the 2025 Subaru Outback data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 21, 2026.
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.
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