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Subaru Outback by year

The Outback is a SUV sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 199 recalls and 11,097 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
15202530351995200020052010201520201995: 21–24 MPG combined1996: 20–25 MPG combined1997: 21–24 MPG combined1998: 20–24 MPG combined1999: 21–22 MPG combined2000: 21 MPG combined2001: 20–21 MPG combined2002: 20–21 MPG combined2003: 19–22 MPG combined2004: 19–21 MPG combined2005: 19–23 MPG combined2006: 19–23 MPG combined2007: 20–23 MPG combined2008: 20–22 MPG combined2009: 20–22 MPG combined2010: 20–26 MPG combined2011: 20–25 MPG combined2012: 20–25 MPG combined2013: 20–27 MPG combined2014: 20–27 MPG combined2015: 22–29 MPG combined2016: 22–29 MPG combined2017: 22–29 MPG combined2018: 22–28 MPG combined2019: 22–28 MPG combined2020: 26–29 MPG combined29 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Outback2.2L 4-cyl21–242184
1996 Outback2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl20–253169
1997 Outback2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl21–245218
1998 Outback2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl20–244241
1999 Outback2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl21–223205
2000 Outback2.5L 4-cyl213301
2001 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–217248
2002 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–214197
2003 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–2214153
2004 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–2110139
2005 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–239457
2006 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–237368
2007 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–239162
2008 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–229295
2009 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–2213177
2010 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2618510
2011 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2516819
2012 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2516383
2013 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2712363
2014 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2710261
2015 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl22–295670
2016 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl22–294790
2017 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl22–2941,037
2018 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl22–283814
2019 Outback2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl22–2831,036
2020 Outback2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl26–296900

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Subaru Outback problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Outback, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Electrical System2,225
  • Visibility/Wiper1,388
  • Unknown or Other1,111
  • Power Train827
  • Engine820
  • Air Bags749

Selling a Subaru Outback: questions

How much is a junk Subaru Outback worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Outbacks with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Subaru Outbacks that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Outback (1,037). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, visibility/wiper and unknown or other.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most recalls?

The 2010 Outback has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 18. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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