Is the 2016 Subaru Outback a good car to buy?

The 2016 Subaru Outback has an HXSCar buy confidence score of 41/100 (Caution). Some red flags were found in NHTSA recall/complaint data — verify all recalls are resolved and inspect carefully before buying.

Are there any recalls for the 2016 Subaru Outback?

Yes, the 2016 Subaru Outback has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA.

What is the safety rating of the 2016 Subaru Outback?

The 2016 Subaru Outback has an NHTSA overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Is the 2016 Subaru Outback at risk of flood damage?

HXSCar rates the 2016 Subaru Outback's flood damage risk as high, based on historical flood events near its model year.

2016 Subaru Outback

41/100 — CautionHigh Flood Risk

Government recall data, consumer complaints & safety ratings

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Recall History

4 total

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Campaign: 19V910000
STEERING:COLUMN
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Campaign: 16V292000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Campaign: 15V502000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
Campaign: 15V794000

Safety Ratings

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