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Subaru Outback 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Subaru Outback: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

130Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags48 complaints

48 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V323000, 20V001000, 20V002000, 20V003000.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V738000, 19V297000.

Engine18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V110000, 14V311000.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V110000Reported March 27, 2013 - 274,402 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 274,402 vehicles across all affected models.

14V311000Reported June 10, 2014 - 461,338 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 461,338 vehicles across all affected models.

15V323000Reported May 28, 2015 - 432,016 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 432,016 vehicles across all affected models.

16V738000Reported October 13, 2016 - 100,127 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 100,127 vehicles across all affected models.

19V297000Reported April 11, 2019 - 511 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 511 vehicles across all affected models.

20V001000Reported January 2, 2020 - 258,813 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 258,813 vehicles across all affected models.

20V002000Reported January 2, 2020 - 127,547 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 127,547 vehicles across all affected models.

20V003000Reported January 2, 2020 - 111,562 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 111,562 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20061
20078
20086
20093
20109
20115
20123
20136
201413
201510
201625
20178
20187
20198
20206
20216
20232
20242
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.