2019 Subaru Outback problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1033 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Outback. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (363), Visibility/Wiper (326), Unknown Or Other (204).
Key takeaways
- 1033 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 363 | 35% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 326 | 32% |
| Unknown Or Other | 204 | 20% |
| Visibility | 63 | 6% |
| Engine | 39 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 36 | 3% |
| Steering | 35 | 3% |
| Structure | 27 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 2% |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-02
The Starlink infotainment touchscreen in my 2019 Subaru Outback Touring has progressively failed. Visible bubbles have formed under the glass, consistent with screen delamination. The screen registers phantom inputs on its own without being touched ("ghost touch"), changing settings, and interrupting functions while th...
Service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-12
My complaint/safety issue is that while I was in my 2019 Subaru Outback, I experienced Unintentional acceleration. While waiting for the large chain-link fence at my storage unit to open, the Outback raced into the gate! I had one foot on the brake waiting for the gate, then I stomped the pedal with both feet, and I ...
Visibility - filed 2026-08-03
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH the front windshield cracked approximately 6 inches from the heat sensor, no warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the contact was advised that the vehicles VIN was ...
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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.