2014 Subaru Outback Body Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving at about 65 miles/hour on highway 17 near apalachin, ny, when a deer jumped from the right side and hit the front of my car. Both front airbags deployed. Immediately, the gas released from the airbags completely fogged the windshield reducing visibility zero, so i could not see where i was going during the braking period. Fortunately, i only shifted to the other line and there were no other cars…
Crash reported
ODI 11255919
Body
On two occasions in the last six months my hood latch has released while driving on the highway at speeds of 65 to 70 mph. The first occasion was on november 14, 2018 and the second occasion was today friday march 29, 2019. On both occasions, the safety latch held but the hood vibrated up and down until i was able to come to a complete stop and push down on the hood to re-engage the primary latch. On both occasions…
ODI 11192490
Body
Hood latch is not holding at speeds above 45 mph effective 1/20/2019. Over the past weeks it is popping up more frequently. So far safety latch appears to be holding but due to frequent pop ups, i have secured my hood with duct tape until i get to the dealer. In crossing a bridge on 02/09/19 in windy conditions, i became very concerned that the lifting of the hood would cause a safety issue until i could secure it.…
ODI 11176156
Body
I was in heavy traffic on i-17 north of phoenix az. Adaptive cruise control (acc) was set and i was following the car ahead at the maximum distance set by acc. My foot was not on the accelerator or the brake. I saw the preceding car's brake lights come on, and i felt my car start to slow. The preceding car stopped and it became apparent that my car was no longer braking, or if it was, not hard enough to stop. I…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11083319
Body
In september 2017, the driver's side rear door child safety lock on my 2014 outback became stuck in the locked position. This means passengers cannot get out unless someone opens the door from the outside. This is a huge safety concern. Asked dealership to fix it for free, but they would only give me half off. Then today (july 10, 2019) i discovered that the same door on my 2009 impreza is having a similar problem.…
ODI 11230806
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling up to park behind a toyota prius on a road that was partially covered with snow & ice. The wheels on the right side of the vehicle were on snow & ice and the wheels on the driver's side of the car were on dry roadway. I was driving slowly to park when the car suddenly accelerated into the rear bumper of the toyota prius. The engine was racing wildly and my attempt to brake were ineffective. There was…
Crash reported
ODI 10692840
Body · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Subaru outback was started in a parking lot in order to cool interior down. Driver exited vehicle and walked behind and around to other side. Drive opened front passenger door retrieved an item and closed door. Driver then walked away a few yards in order to provide water for a dog. Driver heard a loud crash and turned around to find car had rolled backwards out of parking spot and hit a vehicle parked behind it.…
Crash reported
ODI 10622659
Body
The issue that concerns me involves the initial hood release that is located inside the car along the left side (driver's side). Specifically, on numerous, random occasions the toe of my right foot released the hood as i am pivoting to exit the car. A few times, i have noticed the hood is slightly released and i shut it. However, more often, i didn't notice the hood up slightly and started off on my trip. For…
ODI 10680904