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Subaru Solterra problems by year

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the Subaru Solterra since 2023, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2023 model year has 42 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and driver assistance problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
78
Recalls
5
Worst year
2023
Model years
2023-2026

Subaru Solterra years to avoid

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

Best Subaru Solterra years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Subaru Solterra complaints by model year

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

2023202420252026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Subaru Solterra problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    32
  • Driver assistance
    22
  • Visibility
    10
  • Acceleration
    9
  • Transmission
    8
  • Brakes
    7
  • Body
    5
  • Lights
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Steering
    1

Subaru Solterra problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-18Electrical10
2025-4Electrical20
2024-14Driver assistance22
2023-42Electrical45

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Subaru Solterra

What years of the Subaru Solterra should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Subaru Solterra?

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

What is the most common problem with the Subaru Solterra?

Electrical, with 32 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (22) and visibility (10).

How many recalls does the Subaru Solterra have?

5 recalls between 2023 and 2026. The 2023 model year has the most, with 4.

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