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This 2024 Subaru Solterra has 13 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2024 Subaru Solterra Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2024 Subaru Solterra. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2024 Subaru Solterra Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
11.6% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
11.6% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2024 Subaru Solterra has 13 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Solterra
- Model year
- 2024
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 13
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPGe combined
- 104
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 114 / 94
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electric range (miles)
- 227
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2024 Subaru Solterra problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Unintended Acceleration
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Unintended Acceleration. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2024 Subaru Solterra?
This SUBARU SOLTERRA year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2024 Subaru Solterra
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The SUBARU SOLTERRA has 13 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. 1 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 13 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 2 federal recall campaigns
- 1 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2024 Subaru Solterra complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Solterra. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Solterra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Solterra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V577000 (VISIBILITY) and 25V744000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs. However, the contact was informed that the parts to do t…
On December 15, 2025, driving on a highway in low temperatures, my 2024 Subaru Solterra (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a progressive loss of power. At 9:20 a.m., I departed NYC for Amenia, NY (91 miles). The range showed ~130 miles (no AC). For the first ~70 miles, the range indicato…
The air conditioning has stopped working and after 30 days has not been repaired. Visibility issues during cold conditions
This car has been having issues with the facial recognition. It consistently cannot see my face when I am looking forward, and always manages to give me an alert when looking in my mirrors or doing a lane change. I am concerned that due to the a out of highway driving I do, that …
Lane departure feature is overly sensitive, often adjusts the car when not needed and has made car swerve inadvertently
I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding my 2024 Subaru Solterra. On 09 Aug 2025, while driving, my vehicle displayed “EV System Malfunction” and “Drive Start Control Malfunction” alerts simultaneously. Although the vehicle was still drivable, this combination of…
2 Items: 1st is the facial recognition camera, which causes the vehicle to stop if it can't see the driver. The recognition camera has often indicated an inability to see my face or my wife's face when she has been driving. On June 30th when returning home from work I had the dri…
CAR INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN PARKING. RESULTS $17,000 DAMAGES AND STAGE TWO WHIPLASH. DEALER INSPECTED BLACK BOX AND CLAIMED ACCELERATOR WAS INADVERTENTLY PUSHED FULL THROTTLE, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE AS MY WIFE ISN'T TALL ENOUGH TO PUSH FULL THROTTLE. SUBURU WILL NOT SHARE T…
I have had the car since December of 2024, the car was a new lease. The battery has failed twice - once in January, and again last week. This has left me stranded twice, the battery failure occurs with no warning, it is running one hour, and the next it is dead. When I took it to…
Traveling approx 35mph I carefully went left to avoid a pedestrian walking on the rh line. Vehicle immediately and without warning pulled very hard to the right directly towards pedestrian. Many other instances of vehicle attempting to drive off the side of the road due to line…
I purchased the 2024 Subaru Solterra in May of 2024, had no issues with the vehicle. In late June my cell phone was hacked, and malicious malware was installed, confirmed by my phone provided. Soon after that the vehicle started displaying signs of possibly being infected as we…
During a large rainstorm [XXX] in Colorado Springs, CO when driving through water amid the downpour, the front fabric like wheel well liners came loose and caught underneath the vehicle causing the front plastic undercarriage cover to also come loose. Despite the rain and lightni…
Adaptive cruise control gave out, due to air conditioning compressor failure
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Subaru Solterra.
Safety recalls
2024 Subaru Solterra recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Subaru Solterra. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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Questions
2024 Subaru Solterra buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2024 Subaru Solterra reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 13 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. This SUBARU SOLTERRA year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Solterra?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (5 complaints). #2: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (4 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Subaru Solterra?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Subaru Solterra?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2024 Subaru Solterra, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 13 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Subaru Solterra have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2024 Subaru Solterra. A major recall area is VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2024 Subaru Solterra?▾
This SUBARU SOLTERRA year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Solterra reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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