Complaint records

2019 Subaru Outback Complaints

1030 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2019 Subaru Outback, grouped by component category.

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1030 Total complaints
23 Crash reports
2 Fire reports
12 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2019 Subaru Outback has 1030 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are electrical system, visibility/wiper, unknown or other. Enriched records show 23 crash reports, 2 fire reports, and 12 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

1030 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are electrical system, visibility/wiper, unknown or other. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 23 crash reports, 2 fire reports, 12 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 468 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 15,653 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to electrical system, visibility/wiper, unknown or other?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2019 Subaru Outback?
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How severe are the 2019 Subaru Outback complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

23 Crash
2 Fire
12 Injury
0 Fatality
23 Towed
8 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 468 complaints ; average reported mileage is 15,653 miles.

Most common incident states: CA (3), FL (1), PA (1), WA (1), WV (1).

What are the most common 2019 Subaru Outback complaint categories?

1,030 total complaints on record

Latest complaints

Showing 1026-1030 of 1030 complaints.

Date Component Summary Severity Mileage
Jan 2019 STEERING STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY NUDGES YOU TO ONE SIDE. CAR SEEMS TO TAKE CONTROL TEMPORARILY FROM THE DRIVER AND MAKES A CORRECTION TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT.
Incident: Jan 2019 		Crash: No Fire: No 5,000
Nov 2018 STEERING I TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS NEW VEHICLE ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2018 AFTER SHORT TEST DRIVE ON URBAN STREETS. BY THE TIME I HAD DRIVEN ON ABOUT 100 MILES ON RURAL AND 4 LANE ROADS I WAS REALLY DISTURBED BY THE WAY THE VEHICLE "WANDERED" FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND SEEMINGLY WITHOUT ANY STEERING WHEEL INPUT EXCEPT ENOUGH TO CORRECT THE DRIFT TO RIGHT OR LEFT. IT SEEMS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE CENTERED THE STEERING WHEEL APPEARS TO HAVE "DEAD ZONE". I CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE SAID "WE GET A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THAT". TOOK IT TO DEALER ON 30 OCT 2018 AS(3341 MILES) AND SAID IT WAS ALRIGHT . I HAVE NOT "GOTTEN USED TO IT" AND IS EXHAUSTING TO DRIVE. IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN STRONG CROSS WINDS WHEN THERE IS NO WIND OR HYDROPLANING ON DRY ROADS.
Incident: Sep 2018 		Crash: No Fire: No 100
Oct 2018 EQUIPMENT 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERNS FOR FAULTY NAVIGATION SYSTEM THAT DISPLAYS THE WRONG POSTED LEGAL SPEED LIMIT WHILE DRIVING. *AS *JS
Incident: Oct 2018 		Crash: No Fire: No Unknown
Aug 2018 UNKNOWN OR OTHER WINDSHIELD CRACK APPEARED OVERNIGHT ON THE 4TH DAY OF OWNERSHIP. THE CRACK COVERS 1/2 THE WINDSHIELD AND IS GROWING DAILY. NATURALLY IT CAN'T BE FIXED BECAUSE NO ONE HAS THE WINDSHIELD FOR A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK IN STOCK OR AVAILABLE BY ORDER. NO VISIBLE CHIP DAMAGE APPARENT. NOTE THERE ARE MULTIPLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AGAINST SUBARU FOR THIS IDENTICAL PROBLEM.
Incident: Aug 2018 		Crash: No Fire: No 180
Aug 2018 UNKNOWN OR OTHER PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6R LIMITED WITH EYESIGHT. WITH LESS THAN 23 MILES ON IT, THE WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED JUST SITTING IN THE GARAGE. RESEARCHING THE WEB SHOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SUBARU OUTBACK.
Incident: Aug 2018 		Crash: No Fire: No 23

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