The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting is the largest identified problem area: 26 of 106 complaints (25%) mention it. 30 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.
Complaints filed rose from 89 in 2023 to 106 in 2024.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 106
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,200–$2,700
- Combined MPG
- 23–28
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,150–2,600 | 2,200–2,700 | 2,200–2,700 | 2,200–2,700 | 2,300–2,700 | |
| Combined MPG | 24–29 | 23–28 | 23–28 | 23–28 | 23–27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–26 / 26–33 | 21–26 / 26–32 | 21–26 / 26–32 | 21–26 / 26–32 | 21–25 / 27–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 308–377 | 314–378 | 314–378 | 314–378 | 330–385 | |
| Complaints filed | 465 | 89 | 106 | 83 | 21 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Outback have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Subaru Outback get?
EPA rates it 23–28 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Subaru Outback?
EPA estimates $2,200–$2,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,200 (low) | 314 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 356 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | $2,700 (high) | 378 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.