2018 Subaru Outback forward collision avoidance problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 Subaru Outback — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Report on Accident [XXX] 4TH DISTRICT wHEATON MARYLAND [XXX] [XXX] I was driving west on [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. As I approached the intersection at [XXX] the TRAFIC light cars were stopped . I was in the left hand lane because I was going to turn on to [XXX] . As approached the intersection…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
“The infotainment system in the car has suffered from screen delamination, which is apparently common with these models. This has left the touchscreen both non-responsive to touch as well as randomly selecting items on the screen, rendering it unusable. This is a safety issue because the only way to…”
filed Jul 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 17 | 25% |
| 2024 Outback | 13 | 14% |
| 2023 Outback | 22 | 25% |
| 2022 Outback | 23 | 5% |
| 2021 Outback | 29 | 10% |
| 2020 Outback | 49 | 5% |
| 2019 Outback | 36 | 3% |
| 2017 Outback | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Outback | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Outback | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Outback | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.