2022 Subaru Outback Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

21Engine complaints

4.5%Of all 462 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

VISIBILITY/WIPER255 · 55.2%

Unspecified / other86 · 18.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM46 · 10%

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD22 · 4.8%

ENGINE21 · 4.5%

Share of the 462 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Subaru Outback overview page.

What owners report

“The initial incident occurred on July 31, 2021. I used the push button start to start the car, put the vehicle in reverse, and the…”NHTSA complaint 11429109 — filed 08/14/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Subaru Outback: 21 of 462 complaints on file (4.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Subaru Outback have in total?

462 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.