Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Subaru Outback
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Subaru Outback has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 921 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V910000 Air Bag Control Module Incompatible With Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V716000 Improperly Aligned Knee Guard Bracket NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V576000 Loose Bolts may affect Braking and Handling NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V292000 Loss of Steering Ability NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 392 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 205 complaints
- Unknown or Other 178 complaints
- Power Train 47 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
- Visibility 30 complaints
Of the 921 complaints on file, 33 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 921 complaints, owners report 26 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Subaru Outback faces average reliability concerns, with significant complaints about the electrical system and visibility issues. Despite this, the vehicle only has four recalls, suggesting moderate issues. The data is limited, however, in detailing systemic mechanical failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,500 | common |
| visibility/wiper | Unknown | $100–$400 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Inspect brakes and pads
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive wiper operation
- Frequent electrical glitches
- Steering irregularities
- Brake caliper noise
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Subaru Outback at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.