2019 Subaru Outback engine problems
The 2019 Subaru Outback has 40 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
40
Engine complaints
3%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Certain year models of Subaru vehicles suffer from âsudden and unexpected accelerationâ. We know since it has happened to us and, research shows, many, many other people. Waiting for the automatic garage door to open, the vehicle experienced the sudden and uncontrollable acceleration. This…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2019 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the 2019 Subaru Outback engine — 3% 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.