2022 Subaru Outback problems and complaints
Owners have filed 465 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Subaru Outback. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (255), Unknown Or Other (87), Electrical System (52).
Key takeaways
- 465 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 | 87 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 52 | 11% |
| Visibility | 26 | 6% |
| Engine | 23 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 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,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-06
My Subaru often stalls when the start-stop function is happening such as when I stop at a traffic light. When I lift my foot off the break, the engine tries to restart, but stalls out. It happens at almost every stop. I had my battery tested and it is fine. This week, the car actually completely stalled out in heavy tr...
Engine - filed 2026-09-30
Catastrophic motor failure at highway speed. I had just come of the Interstate 10 and stopped at the end of the off ramp. I made a right turn on to a 2 lane county highway and accelerated back up to 65MPH. As I attained speed, the vehicle lost power. The accelerator pedal was dead and the vehicle did not respond to my...
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...
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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.