2017 Subaru Outback transmission problems
The 2017 Subaru Outback has 46 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
46
Transmission complaints
4%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle accelerated backward. The contact pumped the brake pedal and was depressed aggressively several times however the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle collided with a pillar of bricks causing the vehicle to…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 46 complaints about the 2017 Subaru Outback transmission — 4% 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.