How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Outback, which is about 1% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Subaru Outback?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Outback.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2019 Outback?

The median mileage at failure across the reported Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 26,214 miles.

Does the 2019 Outback have more transmission complaints than other years?

No. The 2019 Outback's share of Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 1%, lower than years like 2011 (33%) and 2012 (37%), and roughly in line with 2018 (2%) and 2021 (4%).

What kind of transmission problems do owners describe?

Owners describe the transmission getting stuck in gear, slipping, whining noises at low speed, and in some cases the transmission failing entirely or a fire starting near the transmission.

2019 Subaru Outback Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback, about 1% of its 1,034 total complaints that year. No related recalls are on file, and median mileage at failure across this complaint area was 26,214 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 1% of 1,034
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 26,214 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Some owners report unintended acceleration where the vehicle continued to accelerate despite the brake pedal being engaged, in one case leading to a crash.
Owners describe the transmission becoming stuck in gear or slipping, with one report of a chain slippage that made the vehicle unsafe to drive.
One owner reported the transmission going out completely after the anti-lock brakes engaged during light braking on the freeway, disabling the car.
A high-pitched squealing or whining noise was reported between 20 and 30 mph that faded or became unnoticeable above 50 mph.
One case describes the car getting stuck in first gear followed by a fire between the engine and transmission that fully engulfed the vehicle.

When 2019 Subaru Outback transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2019, latest Sep 16, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2019 to Sep 2025; peak Jan 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201093 (26%)
2011216 (33%)
2012107 (37%)
201360 (20%)
201425 (12%)
201537 (7%)
201645 (7%)
201747 (5%)
201814 (2%)
201915 (1%)
202046 (5%)
202112 (4%)
202218 (4%)
20235 (6%)
20246 (6%)
20254 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Outback, which is about 1% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Subaru Outback?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Outback.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2019 Outback?: The median mileage at failure across the reported Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 26,214 miles.
Does the 2019 Outback have more transmission complaints than other years?: No. The 2019 Outback's share of Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 1%, lower than years like 2011 (33%) and 2012 (37%), and roughly in line with 2018 (2%) and 2021 (4%).
What kind of transmission problems do owners describe?: Owners describe the transmission getting stuck in gear, slipping, whining noises at low speed, and in some cases the transmission failing entirely or a fire starting near the transmission.