AI Damage2024 Subaru Outback: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Subaru Outback filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and visibility. The maker issued 243 service bulletins for this year. We found 4 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 243
- YouTube repair videos
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 50% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 50% of all complaints
- Equipment: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 24.
- Visibility: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVT
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 156 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle could tow a capacity of 3,500 lbs. The contact wanted to attach a camper to the trailer hitch. The contact was then informed by the dealer when the dealer attempted to install the hitch harness that the vehicle did not have any trailer brakes to which the tow…
The moon roof shattered. Have not even had the vehicle two days yet. It was fine yesterday (5/26/2023). Went out this afternoon (5/27/2023) and found the moon roof completely shattered and fractured. There is a hole near the rear center and fractures covering the entire moon roof window.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,862 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 11% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Outback has 477 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 2, below average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines
- This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles
- "This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs
DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC C1957: LH Actuator Circuit"
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and…
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a…
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during…
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- This bulletin announces an inspection procedure for the Smart Rear View Mirror Assembly
- This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on…
This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
- This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the…
This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for…
This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address SYMPTOM 1
A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. This is an revised version of the…
NHTSA lists 243 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Damaged but Not Destroyed: Rebuilding a Car from the USA – 2024 Subaru Outback
- Subaru Outback 2024 із США. Як зробити із Тотала Новий Автомобіль. Рихтовка автомобіля.
- Ремонт від А до Я. Subaru Outback 2024 2.4t з США. Ми думали, що страшно! А наспавді...
- Як Зекономити Купивши Авто в США! Subaru Outback 2024 Limited Відновлення після ДТП. Пригон авто
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Outback?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, visibility. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA lists 243 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Subaru Outback from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.