2017 Subaru Outback Unknown Or Other Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- windshield cracked · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other
When lane keep assist is on at night (uses eyesight to keep you in your lane) the car steering wheel has on two separate occasions suddenly jerked to the right. The first time there had been some road repairs with some parts of the road having new asphalt at some not, and the road was still wet from a previous rainstorm. The most recent time the road was dry and this happened when the car reached and exit where the…
ODI 11163362
Unknown Or Other
On numerous occasions in past 6 weeks, i have been unable to turn key to lock so car is turned off and i cannot withdraw the key. Only by excessive "playing around" with gear shift etc. Can i finally get key out. This could present serious problems to anyone. My dealer not particularly helpful-said if not doing it when bring car in-they can't fix. If you go on internet your can see that has been a recurring problem…
ODI 11154286
Unknown Or Other
Battery has failed three times with no reason found. Charged then dead next morn with nothing left on etc. Cold temp was not a factor. Once was possibility connected to the rear gate motor which i could hear at one point,but they found nothing...the car was in the garage twice , and in driveway other times.below date is the latest, the first time being 12/17;milage is at 11/1 encounter
ODI 11144965
Unknown Or Other
We were traveling with our moon roof closed but the moon roof cover open. We hear an explosion and i thought someone hit me from behind. Next think i know glass is falling on my head and on my wife and dog's head. One of the scariest moments of driving i have ever experienced. Weather was cloudy no rain, no rocks no overhead bridges. This was truly a defect in the moon roof glass.
ODI 11132395
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Similar to complain dated 12/09/2016 by someone else. About a year ago i was at a light waiting to turn left, my foot was on the brake when suddenly the engine revved up and i had to switch to neutral to return to idle speed. I notified a subaru representative on the internet. This month i had 4 occasions that i had similar experience in a shopping mall trying to turn right into a parking space. This friday i tried…
ODI 11131022
Unknown Or Other
Parking gear disengages into reverse, engine running and powered backwards. Two incidences in the past 4 months, both on level surface with engine running. Required getting control of the vehicle unexpectly moving in reverse. The first incident was on a level parking strip and caused injury to the passenger. The second incident was in our garage on a level surface, and we narrowly avoided property by quickly gaining…
1 injury
ODI 11098910
Unknown Or Other
Was turning left into a driveway at resurrection cemetery in monterey park ca when i heard a loud popping sound and then noticed the front windshield was cracked. It appeared nothing had hit it. The crack is located in the center lower bottom starting from the edge and creating an "l" pattern. It is a subaru 2017 outback with 9,100 miles.
ODI 11078832
Unknown Or Other
Bought a 2017 subaru outback wagon 2.5i premium with opt package 14 last feb, 2017. The option package was the eyesight driver-assist system. Twice so far, while driving in good weather, the brakes have slammed on for no apparent reason - leaving rubber on the road and throwing my wife and i forward. They apply for approx 2-3 seconds and then - the car continues. Fortunately, this has happened on roads that have not…
ODI 11092857
Unknown Or Other
The subaru outback, 2017, 9000 mis. Seemed to be losing battery power on each start and then nothing. Battery is dead. Jump started it..no start except every dash light came on. Had to shift gear while not started, put in park and hit shifter to start. Why is the battery dead and will not start on a jump start? Thankfully, vehicle was parked at home when it would not start. Subaru dealer told me to bring it in to…
ODI 11074154
Unknown Or Other
The car is squirly on snow and ice, feels like the steering wheel has play in it and back end keeps moving. Feels like im trying to keep it on the road and arms get tired. This is going straight down the highway. Online forums they describe it as ghost walking. It started the first winter i got the car and i am scared to drive it now in the winter and i even have studded tires on it.
ODI 11166167
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
On the highway cruising at 10:19am in oct 13 2017, a number of electrical components on my subaru outback froze abruptly. Specifically, my on-board gps navigation screen froze, the digital clock froze (on 10:19am), and the heads up display of navigation directions on the driver's hub froze. Who knows what other systems also locked up, which i couldn't observe. After i stopped and restarted the car, those things…
ODI 11046028
Unknown Or Other
WINDSHIELD CRACKED TODAY BUT NOTHING HIT IT.
ODI 11031399
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2017 sabaru outback with the eyesight system. In late july 2017 i had to replace a windshield when i guess a pebble hit and it immediately spread a large crack that over next few days covered entire windshield. $678.80 + half day of work lost. On 9/27/17 as i was going about 10 mph entering highway i heard two popcorn pops - nothing hit the windshield- looked over, and the same type crack appeared starting…
ODI 11030781
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
September 9th 2017, our outback was involved in an accident on a mixed residential/commercial street intersection, when it was hit on the left front wheel, hard enough to spin the car so that the left rear corner made contact with the other vehicle. The impact resulted in serious injuries requiring hospitalization and weeks of recovery. The airbags & seatbelt pre-tensioners did not activate. After the collision, the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11024520
Unknown Or Other
Right side front quarter glass spontaneously shattered. The vehicle was stationary, not running, and parked in the garage with all garage doors closed. The date was 09/02/2017. The vehicle was purchased new on 07/19/17 with an odometer reading of 18 miles. Cause of the glass shattering is unknown.
ODI 11277690
Unknown Or Other
Windshield had internal cracking developed where right under rear view mirror mounting area. No physical contact but the car was parked hot outside for 3 days and defect happened. Initially rear view mirror was still on windshield but after several days drive, it fell down. It is definitely safety related defect.
ODI 11022537
Unknown Or Other
Door locks doors dont autolock when in drive. Door would have opened while driving.
ODI 11019174
Unknown Or Other
I would really like to purchase a new subaru outback, but the forward jutting headrests ("head-restraining system") is way too uncomfortable. We are learning all newer vehicles seem to have these remarkably uncomfortable and posture damaging forward tilts due to your recommendations/requirements. Please re-think your current recommendations and design recommended headrests which are safe and do not sacrifice posture…
ODI 10960032
Unknown Or Other
Front driver and front passenger doors do not lock automatically and remain unlock when shift in drive when car is stationary and also when care in motion. No voice, light or any alerts that alert the driver to lock the doors manually every time you drive the car. This a safety issue as if you forget to lock the doors manually and by any chance snaps on the door handle, car door will open and fatalities can occur.…
ODI 11003485