Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Subaru Outback
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Subaru Outback has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 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 #23V755000 Switch Failure May Cause Loss of Rearview Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V647000 Driveshaft May Disconnect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 22 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
Of the 89 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 89 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Subaru Outback shows some reliability concerns, mainly related to forward collision avoidance, the electrical system, and the visibility/wiper component. Although there are recalls affecting the power and drive train systems, these do not significantly degrade the overall reliability, hence an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| forward collision system | 0–30,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$700 | common |
| wipers | 0–30,000 miles | $50–$250 | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement annually
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Forward collision system warnings
- Frequent electrical malfunctions
- Persistent visibility issues,
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Subaru Outback at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.