Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (25.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Visibility/wiper complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 130 · 25.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 119 · 23.5% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 47 · 9.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 37 · 7.3% | Recalled | Recall 15V502000 |
| Service Brakes | 27 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 · 5.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 506 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V251000 · 2016 · reported 04/27/2016
Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V577000 · 2014 · reported 09/19/2014
The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V502000 · 2015 · reported 08/10/2015
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V292000 · 2016 · reported 05/11/2016
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V366000 · 2015 · reported 06/12/2015
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY IMPACT DAMAGE.”NHTSA complaint 10761943 — filed 09/07/2015 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“WE HAVE 7,100 MILES ON OUR NEW & VERY FIRST SUBARU OUTBACK. THIS PAST WEEK WE DEVELOPED A CRACK THAT BEGAN ON THE LOWER 4…”NHTSA complaint 10759757 — filed 08/27/2015 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“WITHIN 9 DAYS OF RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD FOR MY SUBARU OUTBACK, MY WINDSHIELD WAS DAMAGED AGAIN. THE DEALER NOTED IT ON 8/8/15 AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 10759059 — filed 08/25/2015 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 130 of 506 NHTSA complaints (25.7%), followed by electrical system (119), unspecified/other issues (107), engine (47). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
506 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V251000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
