SubaruReliability & Safety Statistics
NHTSA complaint data, recall history, and AI-powered analysis for all Subaru models. Data sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
These model years had the most NHTSA complaints across all Subaru models.
Fewest recorded complaints — generally the safest years to buy used.
Complaint Trend (2015–2026)
Top Complaint Components
AI Reliability Analysis
EditorialSubaru earns excellent safety ratings with very low crash complaint rates. The brand's main reliability concern is oil consumption in older FB-series engines (2011-2019) and head gasket failures in legacy EJ engines. Modern models are significantly improved.
Check oil consumption history on 2011-2018 models. 2020+ Subarus are more reliable. The Outback and Forester are among the safest used SUV choices in their class.
⚠️ Top Reported Issues
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