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2018 Subaru Outback: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Subaru Outback as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
816Owner complaints to NHTSA
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Subaru Outback owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Electrical System267Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Visibility/Wiper234Most reports between 10k and 40k miles
Unknown Or Other162Most reports between 0 and 30k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System43Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Visibility41Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Engine37Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/DevicesDec 2018 · Campaign 18V935000
  • Electrical System: SoftwareNov 2018 · Campaign 18V773000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryJul 2021 · Campaign 21V587000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.