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82 complaints
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. While turning into a parking spot, the accelerator pedal was slightly depressed, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, crashing into a parked vehicle on the
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Recently, in my 2023 Subaru Outback, I have been having pop-up ads for SirusXM take over my infotainment screen. The ad appears in the center, does not allow the user to interact with the screen - in
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outlook. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the Starlink system failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the fail
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while walking around the vehicle attempting to put her husband in the passenger seat, the hatchback opened independently, and they both
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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I have had no working SOS safety button in case of a crash despite having a 3 year plan. This started after a Starlink update failed to load to this date. I took it to the dealer and my software was
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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My 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness experienced multiple complete failures to start over a 2-day period at 51,930 miles, creating significant safety risks and stranding situations.Component Failure: Bat
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The drivers side window frequently will not roll up. Has happened multiple times and dealership says they reset it but still does not work properly. In inclement weather conditions this is a serious
NHTSAUSApr 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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Windshield was struck by a small stone. There was no immediate damage but over a period of several weeks 5 cracks appeared traversing the windshield top to bottom.
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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I have had several times where tiny road pebbles have kicked up hitting the windshield and have caused cracks. There is now also a crack forming where there has not been any impact. This is my second
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
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My car had an unintended acceleration that caused me to go in a ditch and hit a tree. I could not get car to stop when I realized it was increasing speed. It all happened very fast. My car was tota
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 ENGINE
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The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that his wife was driving the vehicle and as she was entering into a parking spot and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced sud
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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The vehicle has received all scheduled and regular maintenance. I was driving right around the speed limit of 50 mph. Traffic was stopped ahead, and I had plenty of time and space to stop. I pressed t
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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When going down my driveway, the (RAB) Reverse Automatic Braking system will often times turn itself off and not reset like the manual say's it should. I have to stop the car, shut it off and open th
NHTSAUSOct 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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When coming to a stop at a stop sign, the car jerks and the engine appears to stall. I have brought it to 2 dealerships and both have said that it is "normal". I have had dozens of cars and none have
NHTSAUSOct 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
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Problem occurred after several months of use. The chest straps will not consistently lock into position, despite the release button not being engaged. They can easily be pulled to loosen again. This d
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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I have had several times where tiny road pebbles have kicked up hitting the windshield and have caused cracks. There is now also a crack forming where there has not been any impact. I have never had a
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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The Eyesight system on my 2023 Subaru Outback will suddenly stop working. It will go out in all conditions, mornings, afternoons and evenings. Sometimes it will go out a a minute or two. Other time
NHTSAUSMay 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Starlink head unit/infotainment system - system freezes, major system lags, ghost input (buttons pressed without user input), radio cut outs, and delayed system startup and operation). Delay/lag issue
NHTSAUSMay 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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Windshield developed a small crack when struck by a tiny piece of road debris. It appears unrepairable. This requires a windshield replacement and recalibration of the eyesight technology. Seemed to
NHTSAUSApr 2024Source →
SUBARU OUTBACK 2023 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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While traveling at highway speeds (75 mph) the hood release mechanism released causing the hood to lift several inches. While the manual release kept the hood from opening completely, I had to immedia
NHTSAUSMar 2024Source →