Complaint volume
65 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2025 Subaru Outback Complaints
65 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2025 Subaru Outback, grouped by component category.
65 Total complaints
4 Crash reports
1 Fire reports
0 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.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are unknown or other, electrical system, visibility/wiper. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 4 crash reports, 1 fire report, 0 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 7 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 2,988 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to unknown or other, electrical system, visibility/wiper?
- 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 2025 Subaru Outback?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2025 Subaru Outback
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How severe are the 2025 Subaru Outback complaints?
4 Crash
1 Fire
0 Injury
0 Fatality
1 Towed
1 Medical attention
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Outback complaint categories?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5
VISIBILITY/WIPER 5
AIR BAGS 4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS 4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3
STEERING 3
BACK OVER PREVENTION 2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING 1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1
65 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | AIR BAGS | Front Passenger side icon shows airbag off when passenger is in passenger seat | Crash: No Fire: No Medical attention | Unknown |
| Jun 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle oversteered, almost causing the contact to crash several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the alignment was out of spec, and an alignment was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44. | Crash: No Fire: No | 44 |
| Jun 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Vehicles eye sight and rear camera is not aligned correctly with car. it is off in direction )right to left) by about 6 inches which could easily result in a collision if driver is using lane departure and/or automated driving assistance. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | The Car will not stop if another vehicle is in front of it and I don't hit on the brakes. I have taken it in for this problem more than three times and they put it on the computer and it can not find anything wrong with it. And once they reset it works until I turn it off and start it back up the system goes back to the default setting I have reached out to the dealership to let them know that It is still not working properly and the thing that has happen is that they have call me once tell me that they will look in to but as now June 12, 2025 I have heard nothing. The car is new and when I received it the car had a big squirrel nest in it which I had to take it back the next day for that and yes the car is new. I purchased it from Classic Subaru Atlanta Corp. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, gasoline started to spill from the fuel filler neck. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to provide a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 300. | Crash: No Fire: No | 300 |
| Apr 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The driver’s side door opened while on the highway going 60-65. All doors were properly closed upon departure, and the door randomly opened. The doors were locked, so it stayed partially latched but ajar with the open door light suddenly coming on. It was a safety issue because it terrified me and I had to quickly pull over to close it/ assess what just happened. I will take the car to the dealership ASAP to report and have the latches inspected. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | My 2025 Subaru Outback has two persistent defects after three repair attempts, posing safety risks and meeting Tennessee lemon law standards: 1.Fuel Economy Defect: Advertised 32 MPG highway (EPA estimate), but I average 22-27 MPG at every fill up, regardless of city or highway driving. This car has been in the shop and the dealership offered no fix. Dealer staff admitted MPG is below spec, yet claim it’s ‘normal.’ This suggests a potential engine or emissions fault, risking unexpected fuel loss on highways—a safety hazard for long drives. Not to mention false advertising to sell a car. 2.Infotainment Glitches: System updated twice since December 2024, still crashes/freezes (e.g., March 26, 2025, screen blacked out for over 5 minutes and restarted 3 times, this glitch effected my back up camera when trying to back into my driveway. intermittent failure obscures visibility . Drops phone connection while trying to map to a destination. This directly effects safety as you have to try and get the phone reconnected to resume mapping. Three repair attempts failed. This impairs safe operation, risking collisions in traffic or parking. These unresolved issues—three failed fixes per Tennessee lemon law—substantially impair safety and use. NHTSA intervention needed for potential recall.” | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | On my second windshield repair, windshield is highly sensitive and prone to cracks and chips, unbelievable / unacceptable for a new car. I’ve drove a Acura MDX 2006 previous to driving a Subaru Outback 2025 and not once have I ever had a windshield be so prone to cracks / chips. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2025 | AIR BAGS | The front seat passenger airbag has an amber colored lighted alert indicator on the dashboard that is supposed to change from “off” to “on” when an occupant of sufficient weight is seated in that position. The dealer who recently sold me my new 2025 Subaru Outback advised me that this indicator is calibrated to trigger when a passenger weighing over 85 pounds occupies that seat. However, while I have found that it works for example when an occupant sits in the front passenger seat at a weight of 190 pounds it does not switch from off to on when a passenger weighing 97 pounds has occupied this seating position. This problem occurs only with the front passenger seat airbag alert indicator and works properly when a passenger of either exampled weight class occupies the driver’s seat. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We bought the car in January . When going through our regular car wash, we heard a boom on the roof. We looked and saw no damage. Went through again last week and heard it again. We expressed our concern to the manager who sat in the back as we went through again. She held her hand on the roof as it went through the drying cycle and felt it cave in and pop out. She said this has happened before with certain Chevy models and a recall was put in. (GM Has A Fix For Colorado And Canyon Roofs Dented By Car Washes). We contacted the Subaru customer service ( as told by our dealership). They said it is under warranty, if something happens. Even after I said it could be a safety concern if the car flipped or something fell on the roof, they said there is nothing they could do. The dealership said we could contact NHTSA. I am hoping that you could determine if this is a safety concern , Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights produce a distracting shadow. It looks like something is crossing the road in front of you. In addition, as a driver, it focuses your attention on the shadow instead of the road. It's a common complaint online and definitely a real safety concern for motorists. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2025 | AIR BAGS | Shortly after purchasing my vehicle I noticed that the passenger airbag illuminated “off” indicator did not switch from “off” to “on” when an individual weighing under 100 pounds occupies the front passenger set in the vehicle. I could find nothing in the owner’s literature accompanying my car’s purchase addressing the threshold weight set by the manufacturer or dealer for passenger airbag activation/deactivation but was told informally by a dealer representative that the weight threshold for the vehicle is set at 100 pounds and cannot be adjusted to activate for front passenger seat occupants weighing any less—a potential safety issue for my wife who weighs less than 100 pounds and often occupies the front passenger seat position. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | There are a couple of issues. 1. The car keeps applying the brakes at lower and higher speeds even though there is literally nothing in front. This is both annoying and risky, especially at higher speeds happening at the interstates. When I asked at the dealership, they said the car is not equipped to do something like this. But that does not mean this is not happening. At lower speeds, it feels like massive pressure forced on the stomach. 2. The lane departure warning system is subpar at best. It cannot comprehend the real-world lane markers- if modified, and is constantly forcing to go through the work areas and seemingly trying to make a collision. If I were not aware and attentive, I would have crashed to the barriers on the highway. 3. The Rear Cross Traffic Warning system does not seem to capture the presence of cross traffic unless it is directly behind in most cases, specifically if the vehicle is coming from the right side of the vehicle. It is not helpful at all. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | small chip / crack in windshield on driver side view | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Three primary issues of major concern on this vehicle: 1. Phantom emergency - braking at random, both low and high speeds. The most dangerous of the three. 2. Lane keep assist - unaware or unable to compensate for real driving conditions, construction areas, pedestrians walking a dog, heavy machinery on a semi-truck as examples. 3. Infotainment blinding - A large, HIGH GLOSS screen at a 45-degree angle, placing it in the direct reflective angle of three windows: Sunroof, passenger front, passenger rear. Absolutely blinding even with sunglasses on during the right time of day. The Sunroof can be pulled closed with a shade but the other two will still cause complete blinding. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? 1. Emergency braking at slow speeds is annoying for sure, but it has also occurred at 65MPH and almost caused an accident had the nice lady behind not forced herself off the road to compensate. It braked for no reason (Rain? Splash? Not sure) and nearly caused an entire row of cars to crash into me. 2. Lane keep is highly problematic because it simply doesn’t know really what it’s doing or aware of surroundings. Per the above, examples had I NOT intervened: it would have happily crashed me into concrete following the wrong lines in construction areas, run a woman’s dog over as we tried to cross the lines to give passing space. 3. The screen is set up so that it is directly in line to reflect the sun at different points in the day. When I say blinding, I mean REALLY blinding (It’s the SUN after all). You lose visibility on the road and become a danger to yourself and others. We carry a towel to toss over it during certain points in the day, it’s that bad. I have more detailed information, but the character limit is low on this form. Contact me if you want more. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |