How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA records 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Outback, which is about 3% of the 917 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Outback related to structure or body issues?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body area on the 2017 Outback.

What is the typical mileage when these problems occur?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 27,927 miles.

What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report most?

Owners most often describe windshields cracking without impact and sunroofs shattering at highway speed, along with occasional interior panel and door lock complaints.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires among the 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Outback.

2017 Subaru Outback Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Subaru Outback, about 3% of its 917 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls for this area, and reported issues include spontaneous windshield cracking, sunroof shattering, and interior panel or door lock faults, with a median failure mileage of 27,927.

Structure & Body complaints: 29; 3% of 917
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 27,927 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Windshields reportedly crack or spread a crack spontaneously while parked or driving, with no visible impact from road debris.
Sunroofs are reported to shatter or explode suddenly at highway speed, sometimes producing a loud pop before glass fragments exit the vehicle.
Some owners report the interior panel above the brake and gas pedals coming loose and interfering with pedal access while driving.
Owners describe front doors failing to auto-lock when the vehicle is in drive or moving, with no warning light or alert.
A few owners report power window switches failing so only the driver-side window operates.
One owner reported unintended forward movement while shifting into park, resulting in a crash into a garage.

When 2017 Subaru Outback body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 19, 2016, latest Feb 5, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Feb 2026; peak Mar 2020 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 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.

20057 (3%)
20065 (2%)
20078 (6%)
20088 (4%)
20096 (6%)
201018 (5%)
201115 (2%)
20129 (3%)
201322 (7%)
201413 (6%)
201537 (7%)
201621 (3%)
201729 (3%)
201824 (3%)
201934 (3%)
202027 (3%)
20218 (3%)
20229 (2%)
20236 (7%)
20246 (6%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA records 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Outback, which is about 3% of the 917 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Outback related to structure or body issues?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body area on the 2017 Outback.
What is the typical mileage when these problems occur?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 27,927 miles.
What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report most?: Owners most often describe windshields cracking without impact and sunroofs shattering at highway speed, along with occasional interior panel and door lock complaints.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires among the 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Outback.