What year Subaru Solterra should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not flag any Solterra year as an official 'avoid' year. However, 2023 has the highest Complaint Index (100) with 42 complaints, 4 recalls, and 2 do-not-drive recalls, making it the most complaint-heavy year relative to 2024 and 2025.

Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra reliable?

The 2023 Solterra has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among its three model years, with 42 complaints, 5 crashes, and 2 do-not-drive recalls. Its top problem area is the Electrical System, with owners reporting failures at a median of 16,000 miles.

Which Subaru Solterra year is best based on complaints?

The 2025 Solterra has the lowest Complaint Index (0) with only 4 complaints and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported, making it the strongest year relative to 2023 and 2024.

Does the Subaru Solterra have recalls?

Across all three model years, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns total. The 2023 model year carries 2 do-not-drive recalls, while 2024 and 2025 have none.

What is the most common problem area for the Subaru Solterra?

Across all years, the Electrical System accounts for 23 of 60 total complaints (38%), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 18 complaints (30%).

Subaru Solterra Best and Worst Years (2023–2025)

No Subaru Solterra year is officially flagged as 'avoid' since there are only 3 model years and no avoid_years listed. The 2023 model has the highest Complaint Index (100) with 42 complaints and 2 do-not-drive recalls, while 2025 has the fewest issues (Complaint Index 0, 4 complaints).

Model years: 3; 2023–2025
NHTSA complaints: 60
Recall campaigns: 4
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Electrical System

Solterra Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Subaru Solterra problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2023	No verdict	100	42	5	4 !	Electrical System	103	5★
2024	No verdict	50	14	2	2	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	103	5★
2025	No verdict	0	4	0	2	Electrical System	103	5★

Most common Subaru Solterra problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System23 (38%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras18 (30%)
Other16 (27%)
Engine11 (18%)
Transmission & Powertrain8 (13%)
Visibility & Wipers7 (12%)
Brakes6 (10%)
Structure & Body5 (8%)
Fuel System3 (5%)
HVAC3 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Subaru Solterra should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not flag any Solterra year as an official 'avoid' year. However, 2023 has the highest Complaint Index (100) with 42 complaints, 4 recalls, and 2 do-not-drive recalls, making it the most complaint-heavy year relative to 2024 and 2025.
Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra reliable?: The 2023 Solterra has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among its three model years, with 42 complaints, 5 crashes, and 2 do-not-drive recalls. Its top problem area is the Electrical System, with owners reporting failures at a median of 16,000 miles.
Which Subaru Solterra year is best based on complaints?: The 2025 Solterra has the lowest Complaint Index (0) with only 4 complaints and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported, making it the strongest year relative to 2023 and 2024.
Does the Subaru Solterra have recalls?: Across all three model years, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns total. The 2023 model year carries 2 do-not-drive recalls, while 2024 and 2025 have none.
What is the most common problem area for the Subaru Solterra?: Across all years, the Electrical System accounts for 23 of 60 total complaints (38%), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 18 complaints (30%).