Subaru Outback AWD

20052026 · 35 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
25
Best
29

The Subaru Outback AWD has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 2005 through 2026. Over this period, the Outback AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 25 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,200253127MPG
2026
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,150263228MPG
2025
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,150263228MPG
2024
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,150263228MPG
2023
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,050263329MPG
2022
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,050263329MPG
2021
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2020
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,050263329MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2019
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2019
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2018
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2017
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2016
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2015
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2014
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2014
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,300243026MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2013
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2013
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,300243026MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172320MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172320MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
27
2025
28
2024
28
2023
28
2022
29
2021
29
2020
29
2019
28
2018
28
2017
28
2016
28
2015
28
2014
26
2013
26
2007
22
2006
22
2005
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Outback AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Subaru Outback AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Subaru Subaru Legacy/Outback(prior to 2003 only; see 045 for 2003 on), Subaru Outback (2003 on)(see 034 for prior to 2003) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
979
Total Deaths
445

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.5%
Fire Occurrence
4.1%
Speeding Involved
11.5%
DUI Involved
10.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
15%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes166
Fatalities
84
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2022
Fatal Crashes155
Fatalities
67
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2021
Fatal Crashes130
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2020
Fatal Crashes118
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2019
Fatal Crashes95
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2018
Fatal Crashes83
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2017
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2016
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2015
Fatal Crashes64
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2014
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.58

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2023
1
2022
2
2021
2
2020
5
2019
2
2018
3
2017
2
2016
2
2015
5
2014
1
2013
8
2007
1
2005
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory