Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Subaru outback has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | ENGINE | I been hearing a loud humming sound like a sports car and smell of fumes inside the cabin. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Hi I had my car into the local Subaru Dealership (Wheeling Subaru) a few weeks ago to investigate a... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ENGINE | PER SUBARUS BULLETIN 02-192-25 POSED ON 10-26-2024 THEY PROVIDED DETAILS ON HOW TO FIX A LEAK FROM Z... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ENGINE | My Subaru Outback developed a strong smell of exhaust in the cabin last year. We finally had a chanc... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | ENGINE | There is a known cam carrier leak issue for this engine, and no safety recall has been issued. The m... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | ENGINE | 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. |
| Feb 6, 2023 | ENGINE | The 2017 Subaru Outback has been slowly leaking oil and it has been determined that the cam carrier ... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehi... |
| May 8, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the windshield cracked on the upper ... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | ENGINE | Bought this car after having oil consumption issues with another outback Bought from another dealer ... |
| Mar 12, 2021 | ENGINE | BATTERY DRAINS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. LEAVES PEOPLE STRANDED. |
| Oct 28, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. DURING COLD WEATHER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FA... |
| Aug 31, 2019 | ENGINE | THE COOLANT LOOSE AND HAS COOLANT SMELL AFTER DRIVE A CAR. I HAD SEVERAL SAME REASON SERVICE. THEY N... |
| Jan 20, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD N... |