2014 Subaru Outback problems and complaints
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Subaru Outback. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (38), Engine (35), Electrical System (32).
Key takeaways
- 208 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 38 | 18% |
| Engine | 35 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 15% |
| Power Train | 25 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 11% |
| Steering | 17 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 6% |
| Structure | 11 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Subaru Outback SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-02
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Subaru Outback. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 132,000. A Carfax report was not purchased. The contact stated that the mileage on the title from the DMV was 2...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-09
Failure of front subassembly while driving. Car pulled hard to right while driving. Scary and dangerous. Inspection showed severe rust has eaten thru the metal. Car inoperable. Research shows it is a known problem. Recall required immediately, THANK YOU
Suspension,structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-15
1. The under carriage has corroded creating a safety hazard. Senior dealer representative indicated verbally that 2010-2014 models years are the most prone. 2. If the under carriage fails the engine and transmission could fall out of the car potentially creating a serious issue. 3. The dealer brought the issue to my a...
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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.