Subaru Subaru years to avoid
No model year of the Subaru Subaru stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Subaru Subaru years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Subaru Subaru complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Subaru Subaru problems
All model years combined.
- Engine8
- Airbags7
- Transmission5
- Tires3
- Brakes3
- Acceleration3
- Suspension2
- Seat belts2
- Electrical2
- Body2
- Wheels1
- Seats1
Subaru Subaru problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 6 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1993 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 3 | Seat belts | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Subaru Subaru
What years of the Subaru Subaru should you avoid?
No single model year of the Subaru Subaru has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Subaru Subaru?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru Subaru?
Engine, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (7) and transmission (5).
How many recalls does the Subaru Subaru have?
No recalls on record.
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