2013 Subaru Outback transmission problems
The 2013 Subaru Outback has 58 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
58
Transmission complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“HAVING MAINTAINED MY SUBARU OUTBACK AT A SUBARU DEALER SINCE PURCHASE, I EXPECTED FEW MAJOR PROBLEMS. OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS, A SMALL BUZZING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION HAS GROWN TO A LOUD SOUND. THE SUBARU TECH SAID MY TRANSMISSION WAS DONE. 133000 MILES AND SUBARU OFFERED $1000 TOWARD A NEW…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 58 complaints about the 2013 Subaru Outback transmission — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.