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Subaru Outback loss of power reports by year

59 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on Subaru Outback vehicles. The most reported year is 2006 with 27 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2021 Outback62%
2017 Outback51%
2012 Outback52%
2011 Outback112%
2010 Outback51%
2006 Outback2710%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.