Subaru Subaru recalls & problems by year
0 recalls and 32 owner complaints across 8 model years (1990–2002).
Most complaints19966 complaints
Most recalls20020 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | — | — | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | — | — | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 1990 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine and engine cooling — 8 complaints
- Air bags — 5 complaints
- Power train — 4 complaints
- Equipment — 3 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 3 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 3 complaints
- Seat belts — 2 complaints
- Tires — 2 complaints