2013 Subaru Outback engine problems
The 2013 Subaru Outback has 68 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
68
Engine complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the contact's residential driveway, the contact noticed the smoke exiting from the hood area of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department arrived on the scene and…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2013 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 2013 Subaru Outback engine — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.