2022 Subaru Outback — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $24,000–$36,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
The 2022 Outback is a significant improvement — better infotainment, available 2.4L turbo. Oil consumption is better managed on this generation. Still check the dipstick. Still do frequent oil changes. It's still a Subaru 2.5L.
Known Issues for the 2022 Subaru Outback
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Improved but not eliminated. Frequent oil changes and dipstick checks are non-optional maintenance.
Repair cost range: $0 if maintained, $5,000+ if neglected
EyeSight cameras disable in heavy snow, rain, or direct sun more frequently than competing systems.
Repair cost range: N/A — driver awareness
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗2.5L with oil below minimum on dipstick
- ✗Oil changes more than 5,000 miles apart
- ✗EyeSight warning lights that stay on after camera cleaning
Good Signs
- ✓2.4L XT turbo — significantly more power with same AWD
- ✓Oil changes every 3,500-4,000 miles documented
- ✓Low mileage with single owner
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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