2016 Subaru Outback Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Subaru Outback, about 3% of its 643 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this component. Median mileage at failure was 22,000 miles, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 21
- 3% of 643
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 22,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Windshields crack or shatter spontaneously with no apparent impact, sometimes repeatedly on the same vehicle.
- Sunroofs and moonroofs have exploded while driving at highway speeds, letting in wind and rain.
- Doors have cracked open while the vehicle was in motion or required excessive force to open, in one case linked to ice buildup.
- Door panels pull in excessively when the handle is used, in one case traced to missing interior screws.
- Front passenger seats have shifted or moved unexpectedly at the floor level during deceleration or bumps.
- The rear tailgate has opened on its own with the ignition off and no key fob nearby.
When 2016 Subaru Outback body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 20, 2016, latest Apr 9, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Subaru Outback
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Subaru Outback?
- NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Outback, about 3% of the model year's 643 total complaints.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Subaru Outback's structure or body?
- No. The JSON data lists no related recalls for this component on the 2016 Outback.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 22,000 miles.
- Did any of these structure and body issues cause crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints in this category for the 2016 Outback.
- What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report on the 2016 Outback?
- Owners describe spontaneously cracking windshields, exploding sunroofs, doors that crack open while driving, loose seats, and a self-opening tailgate.