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Choose a model before comparing complaints or documented conditions. The exact year is where the source starts to become relevant.
- Models listed
- 9
- Documented files
- 43
- Documented year span
- 2015 to 2026
Model directory
Choose a Subaru model
Each model opens a year-by-year directory. File counts describe source coverage, not vehicle reliability.
2019 to 2026
Ascent
- Years
- 8
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
BRZ
- Years
- 11
- Files
- 3
2015 to 2026
Crosstrek
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Forester
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Impreza
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2025
Legacy
- Years
- 11
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Outback
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2023 to 2026
Solterra
- Years
- 4
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
WRX
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
Source-backed problem files
Documented Subaru conditions
Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.
2020 Subaru Outback · Brakes & vehicle control
Brake pedal bracket bolt may be loose or missing
NHTSA campaign 19V664000 lists the 2020 Subaru Outback for a condition in which brake pedal bracket bolt may be loose or missing.
2019 Subaru Ascent · Electrical & electronic systems
Heater ground connection may melt behind the dashboard
NHTSA campaign 22V907000 lists the 2019 Subaru Ascent for a condition in which heater ground connection may melt behind the dashboard.
2019 Subaru Forester · Steering & vehicle control
Power steering assist may stop after an internal short
NHTSA campaign 19V065000 lists the 2019 Subaru Forester for a condition in which power steering assist may stop after an internal short.
2015 Subaru Outback · Transmission & driveline
Propeller shaft seal may leak transmission oil
NHTSA campaign 15V502000 lists the 2015 Subaru Outback for a condition in which propeller shaft seal may leak transmission oil.
2016 to 2017 Subaru Legacy · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
(Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016.
2015 to 2017 Subaru Outback · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
(Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016.
2021 Subaru Impreza · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
2023 Subaru Solterra · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle.
2023 Subaru Solterra · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
2020 to 2022 Subaru Outback · Engine cooling
Thermo control valve warning codes
A check-engine light with P2682 or a P26A-series code appears in Subaru's thermo-control-valve diagnostic record.
2015 to 2018 Subaru Forester · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
2015 Subaru Legacy · Driver assistance
Driver assistance system may not respond correctly
If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
2016 Subaru WRX · Driver assistance
Driver assistance system may not respond correctly
If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek · Transmission & drivetrain
Driveshaft may break and cause power loss
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
2023 to 2024 Subaru Forester · Transmission & drivetrain
Driveshaft may break and cause power loss
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
2024 Subaru Impreza · Transmission & drivetrain
Driveshaft may break and cause power loss
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
2023 Subaru WRX · Transmission & drivetrain
Driveshaft may break and cause power loss
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
2018 to 2019 Subaru Crosstrek · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
2017 to 2019 Subaru Impreza · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
2026 Subaru Solterra · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
2019 Subaru Ascent · Engine & cooling
Engine defect may cause power loss or damage
The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
2022 Subaru BRZ · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
2015 to 2017 Subaru Crosstrek · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
2015 to 2016 Subaru Impreza · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
2019 to 2020 Subaru Ascent · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2018 to 2019 Subaru BRZ · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2018 to 2020 Subaru Impreza · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2018 to 2020 Subaru Legacy · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2018 to 2019 Subaru WRX · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2019 to 2026 Subaru Ascent · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
2025 to 2026 Subaru Forester · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
2022 Subaru WRX · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function.
2019 to 2020 Subaru Ascent · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
2020 Subaru Legacy · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
2018 Subaru BRZ · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
2022 Subaru Forester · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
2021 to 2023 Subaru Legacy · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
2023 to 2025 Subaru Solterra · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.
2015 to 2021 Subaru WRX · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
2018 to 2019 Subaru Crosstrek · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
2023 to 2025 Subaru Solterra · Visibility & cameras
Visibility defect may reduce the driver's view
During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
2020 to 2022 Subaru Outback · Infotainment & connectivity
Infotainment screen freezes, goes black or reboots
A frozen center display or repeated rebooting is among the conditions addressed by Subaru's Gen 4 software updates; hardware faults remain possible.
Researching Subaru vehicles
Read the method behind the match
These guides explain the checks that apply across several problem files. Use the vehicle pages for the exact record scope.
Check recalls by VIN
A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
Read guide ↗Search phrases from the driver seat
Does one of these sound familiar?
Each phrase opens its underlying problem file. Compare the complete symptom pattern before drawing a conclusion.