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2015 Subaru Outback engine problems

The 2015 Subaru Outback has 50 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

50

Engine complaints

8%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 6, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2015 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2015 Subaru Outback engine — 8% 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.