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2017 Subaru Outback

What 2017 Subaru Outback owners report most

Electrical system complaints make up the largest share of owner reports, frequently describing abnormal sounds on startup alongside unresolved dealer diagnoses. Visibility and wiper issues form the second-largest category, with owners citing dashboard glare that distracts from driving. Powertrain and engine concerns appear less frequently but include reports of unintended vehicle movement and abnormal noises.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 43%
Owners report a loud, abnormal sound when the vehicle is started, with dealers often unable to determine the cause. · 1 fire · 5 crash · 4 injured
Visibility/Wiper safety 22%
Owners report glare from outside the vehicle reflecting off the navigation system face plate while driving, causing distraction. · 2 crash · 1 injured
Power Train safety 5%
Owners report the vehicle continuing to move backward after shifting from reverse into drive, with repeated shift attempts failing to immediately correct the movement. · 2 crash
Engine safety 5%
Owners report a loud, abnormal sound upon starting the vehicle, with the failure remaining undetermined after dealer inspection. · 1 fire · 1 crash
Visibility0 3%
30 reports (3%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 914 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.