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2026 Subaru Outback: common problems and reliability
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26 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 Outback?The 2026 Subaru Outback has 26 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Subaru Outback vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Outback?
Across the 30 Outback model years we track, complaint volume runs from 80 (1997) to 1,034 (2019). With 26 complaints, the 2026 Outback sits below the model's median of 230.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a strong generational divide. Long-term reliability is a core positive, with many owners reporting vehicles reaching 200,000+ miles with proper maintenance, particularly for non-turbo models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Outback. See the full Outback owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Outback listings typically run $17,495–$25,992.
Other Outback model years
Compare every Outback year side by side to see how 2026 ranks against the rest.
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