2013 Subaru Outback problems and complaints
Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Outback. The most-reported areas: Engine (67), Power Train (60), Air Bags (42).
Key takeaways
- 297 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 67 | 23% |
| Power Train | 60 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 42 | 14% |
| Steering | 34 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 8% |
| Suspension | 15 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 4% |
| Structure | 11 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Subaru Outback SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-18
The CVT transmission in my 2013 Subaru Outback failed at approximately 93,000 miles. Approximately three weeks prior to the failure, I noticed an unusual sound while driving, but no other symptoms were apparent at that time, so I continued monitoring it. On the day of the failure, the rear tires began hopping and I lo...
Power Train,structure - filed 2026-07-17
Please contact Carvana and make them take that vehicle off the market. I purchased it and by chance found out that bottom parts like subframe and exhaust pipe were inadequately installed . The mechanic said eventually I was going to flip over myself on the highway in that car. He also stated that this repair cost would...
Air Bags,wheels - filed 2026-06-09
Not really sure, I don’t remember. It’s a wooded area , lots of deer etc. But I honestly don’t remember I saw my car It it fully intact , all doors , hood,trunk Open, car starts too Only front drivers wheel is bent in and lowest part of front bumper needs repair
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.