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Subaru Outback: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (78/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
85 complaints · 2 recalls
453 complaints · 4 recalls
291 complaints · 4 recalls
890 complaints · 6 recalls
1,029 complaints · 3 recalls
803 complaints · 3 recalls
915 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
638 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
504 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
208 complaints · 10 recalls
295 complaints · 12 recalls
290 complaints · 16 recalls
649 complaints · 16 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2023?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Subaru Outback’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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