2019 Subaru Outback problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1036 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Outback. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (364), Visibility/Wiper (326), Unknown Or Other (204).
Key takeaways
- 1036 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 | 364 | 35% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 326 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 204 | 20% |
| Visibility | 63 | 6% |
| Engine | 39 | 4% |
| Steering | 36 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 36 | 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-10
Subaru Outback 2019 - Transmission CVT and Clutch failed at 6 years 103,000 miles. Transmission Slipped while driving (safety issues) and also clutch lurched/jumped (safety issue) when shifting eg reverse to drive. Common issue for 2010-2018 in manufacturers TSB. My car is 2019, and this was not included per dealer...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-01
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced, but the failure persisted the following day. The contact associated the failure with the Data Communication Module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email. The failure mileage was approx...
Steering - filed 2026-09-24
Subaru has a tsb for a steering rack pinion rattle noise problem front end rattle, Subaru refused to repair it
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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.