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2017 Subaru Outback Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Subaru Outback has 41 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Subaru Outback

Electrical
381
Visibility
217
Other
153
Powertrain
41
Speed Control
25
Steering
21
Structure
20
Engine
14
Airbags
14
Brakes
9
Lights
5
Suspension
5
Tires
3

41

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2025POWER TRAINAT ABOUT 112,000 MILES, MY 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK'S TRANSMISSION SHOWED SIGNS OF FAILURE. THE "MANUAL ...
Sep 25, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVehicle lost engine power twice while on the road between 8/12/23 and ~9/25/23. Took to Subaru Sant...
Mar 2, 2023POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the v...
Oct 25, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI purchased a used 2017 Subaru Outback in December 2020 from a friend whose mother had owned the car...
Oct 1, 2022POWER TRAINUnable to remove key from ignition when vehicle placed in ‘Park’ and vehicle easily changes to ‘Reve...
Aug 25, 2022POWER TRAINMy car had it's third transmission installed in October 2021 at 42,730 miles. The car currently has...
Aug 12, 2022POWER TRAINIt was a few days ago, the vehicle suddenly have shuttering or sputtering type of noise when acceler...
Jun 10, 2022POWER TRAINRear bearing/hub assembly failure. Appears to be a known problem per information readily available ...
Dec 5, 2021POWER TRAINwhile driving Transmission begins making a squeaking noise.. Rpms climb and car does not increase sp...
Oct 21, 2021POWER TRAINWhen I put the car into park, it does not recognize that the car is in park and will not release the...
Aug 8, 2021POWER TRAINAs I am slowing down by pushing the brake pedal, the vehicle will attempt to accelerate. It will inc...
Mar 30, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESMY NEW BATTERY WAS DRAINED TO A POINT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I MESSAGED SOME BIBLE STUDY FRIE...
Feb 20, 2021POWER TRAINNUMEROUS TIMES OVER PAST TWO MONTHS, WHEN AT SLOW SPEEDS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STALLS CAUSING ...
Oct 1, 2020POWER TRAINWHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE KEY IS INTERMITTENTLY NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. R...
Jun 5, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR BOX FAILED TO RECOGNIZE...
May 8, 2020POWER TRAINWITH NO WARNING AND DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL RESULTED IN NOTHING. DAS...
Mar 16, 2020POWER TRAINCVT TRANSMISSION AT 35326 MILES STARTED DISTRIBUTING POWER INDISCRIMINATELY TO ANY OF THE 4 WHEEL CA...
Dec 6, 2019POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION PERIODICALLY PUTS EXTRA POWER TO WHEELS DURING BRAKING RESULTING IN MANY NEAR MISSES.
Oct 26, 2019POWER TRAINWHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN PARK IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. THIS LEAVES ME STRANDED AS...
Sep 1, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE KEYS COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AFTER SHIFTING THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURNING THE CAR...

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