2016 Subaru Outback engine problems
The 2016 Subaru Outback has 55 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
55
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“At low rate of speed, while parking vehicle accelerated without warning and damaged 3 cars . This happened previously with separate family drivers without damage. This is a serious defect and could potentially cause serious injury or death. This was not driver error. the car lurched forward with…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 2016 Subaru Outback engine — 7% 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.