Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Subaru Outback
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Subaru Outback has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,036 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 #21V587000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V218000 Fuel Pump May Become Inoperative/Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V493000 Improperly Applied Spot Welds NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 364 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 326 complaints
- Unknown or Other 204 complaints
- Visibility 63 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 36 complaints
Of the 1,036 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 1,036 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Subaru Outback has a moderate recall and complaint history. Fuel pump issues are notable, but not unique to this model. Electrical and visibility complaints are also common, though they rarely result in critical failures. Overall, the cost of ownership is acceptable, with an average reliability forecast.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$700 | common |
| Windshield wipers | 20,000–40,000 miles | $50–$150 | common |
| Spot welds | 10,000–30,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
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 system fluid check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery health check
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel pump noise
- Irregular wiper operation
- Dim dashboard lights
- Engine hesitation
- Unusual vibration in steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Subaru Outback at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.