2022 Subaru Outback problems and complaints
Owners have filed 463 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Subaru Outback. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (255), Unknown Or Other (86), Electrical System (51).
Key takeaways
- 463 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 255 | 55% |
| Unknown Or Other | 86 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 51 | 11% |
| Visibility | 26 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 5% |
| Engine | 21 | 5% |
| Power Train | 18 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 2% |
| Structure | 7 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 1% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-15
In September 2026, after a jump start, my vehicle's battery emitted a strong sulfur/rotten-egg odor, indicating overheating and overcharging. I was advised to shut it off immediately. The vehicle is now undrivable and parked, and I am concerned it presents a fire risk. This is the latest failure of a chronic electrical...
Steering,suspension,power Train - filed 2026-08-31
During normal vehicle operation, the castle nut came off the control arm causing it to disengage from the wheel. It is currently with the dealer for inspection and service. They still have not confirmed if this and the associated damage will be covered under the extended warranty. I have also reached out to Subaru of A...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-18
My 2022 Subaru Outback Premium has had repeated intermittent stall/no-start events. The exact failed component is UNKNOWN, but the issue appears related to the fuel system, engine control, electrical system, or heat-related sensor/relay failure. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The first event occ...
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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.