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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2017 Subaru Outback recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
- Complaints
- 918
Safety recalls
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Owner complaints by component918
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 391 | 43 |
| Visibility/wiper | 205 | 22 |
| Unknown or other | 178 | 19 |
| Power train | 47 | 5 |
| Engine | 43 | 5 |
| Visibility | 30 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 3 |
| Structure | 26 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 3 |
| Steering | 23 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 23 | 3 |
| Air bags | 16 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 9 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 1 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“Under Subaru's bulletin WUJ-95, certain 2015-2016 Outbacks were recalled due to the exhaust pipe front (EPF) bellows cracking.”
- Power train
“The CVT failed at 62 miles per hour on a busy interstate, XXX. This caused the drivetrain to lock. The car has been repaired and traded locally in [XXX].”
- Unknown or other
“Came out to car on the morning of July 1, 2026 and found windshield had cracked from the very bottom of the windshield (no impacts). This is the third windshield I will be putting in this car.”
Other Subaru Outback model years
- 20214 recalls298 complaints
- 20206 recalls900 complaints
- 20193 recalls1,036 complaints
- 20183 recalls814 complaints
- 20174 recalls918 complaints
- 20164 recalls643 complaints
- 20155 recalls510 complaints
- 201410 recalls208 complaints
- 201312 recalls297 complaints
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Other Subaru models
- 2017 Forester1 recall590 complaints
- 2017 Legacy2 recalls119 complaints
- 2017 Impreza7 recalls125 complaints
- 2017 WRX1 recall53 complaints
- 2017 Crosstrek1 recall97 complaints
- 2014 Tribeca4 recalls0 complaints
- 2019 Ascent9 recalls442 complaints
- 2006 Baja9 recalls24 complaints
- 2023 Solterra4 recalls42 complaints
- 2013 BRZ2 recalls64 complaints
- 2008 WRX STI2 recalls3 complaints
- 2026 Uncharted0 recalls40 complaints
2017 Subaru Outback recall questions
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Subaru Outback?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 391 complaints out of 918 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 32 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Subaru Outback?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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