Subaru - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

📉 Compare Subaru models

The following chart shows the Subaru models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Subaru has sold far more Outback model cars than the Outback Sport model.

📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Subaru built between 2026 and 2001

Owners of Subaru cars have reported a total of 31,768 problems across all Subaru models built from 2026 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Subaru models, is 1143.8. Cars from Subaru's 2019 model year have the most problems reported (3,599 problems).

🔎 Common problems of Subaru Vehicles

The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Subaru cars. The number one most common problem of Subaru cars is related to the vehicle's visibility, with 4,514 problems reported. The second most common Subaru car problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4,225 problems).

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