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2016 Subaru Outback Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Subaru Outback has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Subaru Outback

Electrical
290
Other
98
Visibility
84
Powertrain
44
Engine
31
Steering
23
Structure
17
Speed Control
15
Airbags
9
Brakes
9
Seat Belts
4

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2024STRUCTURE,ENGINECar exhaust inside the vehicle when driving at low speeds, idling, or parked into the cab of the veh...
Aug 24, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe rear passenger side child lock will not disengage. The child lock is engaged when the dog is in...
Jul 9, 2021STRUCTUREOur vehicle has factory-installed child safety locks incorporated into the rear passenger doors. Th...
Apr 16, 2021STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER2016 SUBARU OUTBACK. A FOUR-INCH WAVY CRACK ON THE LEFT BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD; A WEEK LATER ANOTH...
Sep 27, 2020STRUCTUREWE HAD A DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH OUR CHILD A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AND HAD TO SET THE CHILD LOCK ON ...
Feb 18, 2020STRUCTUREHOOD UNLATCHES UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAS PROBABLY OCCURED A HALF DOZED TIMES OR SO IN THE LAST YEAR. ...
Jun 21, 2018STRUCTUREDROVE ON FREEWAY ABOUT 65 MPH PASSED BY THE BIG TRUCK SUDDENLY EXPLODED SUNROOF. NOBODY IN FRONT OF...
May 6, 2018STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERWINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED. I HAVE DASHCAM FOOTAGE SHOWING BEFORE AND AFTER THE FORMATION OF T...
May 1, 2018STRUCTUREWHILE STATIONARY, MY DAUGHTER ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR WO...
Oct 16, 2017STRUCTUREDURING A 75 MPH DRIVE ON AN INTERSTATE HWY THE MOONROOF EXPLODED. DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES WE COULD NOT ...
Sep 19, 2017STRUCTUREON 09/19/2017 I HAVE BROUGHT OUR VEHICLE TO LITHIA RENO SUBARU FOR SERVICE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER DO...
Jan 26, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS FAILED TO OPEN AN...
Dec 20, 2016STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI HAD AN ACCIDENT @ 5PM-ENTERING A BUSY ROAD FROM A DRIVEWAY-HIT THE SIDE DOOR OF A CAR RACING LEFTT...
Oct 23, 2016STRUCTUREFRONT WINDSHIELD CONTINUES TO CRACK CAUSING STRUCTURAL DEFECT IN VEHICLE. RECALL SUBARU 12-192-15R ...
Oct 6, 2016STRUCTUREDRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CRACKED-OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION (DOOR WAS CAUGHT BY LATCH, P...
Apr 20, 2016STRUCTUREAT 9AM ON APRIL 20, 2016, I WALKED PAST THE FRONT OF MY OUTBACK, PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, IN M...
Oct 27, 2015STRUCTURETOOK DELIVERY OF OUR CAR IN THE RAIN - DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE IT WAITING IN A SHOWROOM - SO DIDN'T ...

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