Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Subaru Outback
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2024 Subaru Outback, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 101 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 20 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 18 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
Of the 101 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 101 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Subaru Outback shows an average reliability profile based on limited complaint data. Top issues involve the visibility/wiper and forward collision avoidance systems. However, overall complaint volume is modest, and specifics such as recall campaigns are unknown.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility/wiper | Unknown | $200–$500 | common |
| forward collision avoidance | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Battery check annually
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wiper malfunction
- Collision avoidance system errors
- Electrical issues
- Airbag warning lights
- Engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Subaru Outback at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.