2017 Subaru Outback problems and complaints
Owners have filed 921 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru Outback. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (392), Visibility/Wiper (205), Unknown Or Other (178).
Key takeaways
- 921 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 33 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 26 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 392 | 43% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 205 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 178 | 19% |
| Power Train | 47 | 5% |
| Engine | 44 | 5% |
| Visibility | 30 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 3% |
| Structure | 27 | 3% |
| Steering | 24 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2017 Subaru Outback
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-10-26
The vehicle is 10 years old with 150,000 miles. The vehicle did not pass inspection, as the front end chassis/structural frame is completely rusted and corroded. The cost to replace this structure is $3,200. This seems unusual for a 10 year old car with no visible rust that is in very good condition. I read that th...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. While the contact's wife was driving into a parking space, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle drove over two concrete curbs and crashed into a shipping container, pushing the shipping container back several feet. The driver parked the vehicle in the parking lot. Th...
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-16
On Sunday, [XXX], I was driving my 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring after leaving the [XXX]. After I had merged onto [XXX] and immediately before the first roundabout under [XXX], the vehicle emitted three warning beeps, numerous dashboard warning lights illuminated, and the engine began running roughly. I was travelin...
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More for the 2017 Subaru Outback
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.