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Subaru Outback Sport years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Subaru Outback Sport since 2006. The 2009 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
0
Worst year
2009
Model years
2006-2009

Subaru Outback Sport years to avoid

No model year of the Subaru Outback Sport stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Subaru Outback Sport years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Subaru Outback Sport complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200620082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Subaru Outback Sport problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    6
  • Transmission
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Body
    1

Subaru Outback Sport problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2009-6Lights40,00000
2008-4Airbags00
2006-4Airbags00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Subaru Outback Sport

What years of the Subaru Outback Sport should you avoid?

No single model year of the Subaru Outback Sport has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Subaru Outback Sport?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Subaru Outback Sport?

Airbags, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (3) and lights (2).

How many recalls does the Subaru Outback Sport have?

No recalls on record.

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