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Subaru Outback

2006 only

348 classified complaints 7 recalls

2006 Subaru Outback have 348 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 107,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Outback report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 100 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 53 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 41 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 34 complaints

Median onset: 119,237 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 31 complaints

Median onset: 94,150 miles.

More common in older model years.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 14 complaints

Median onset: 56,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 13 complaints

Median onset: 155,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

AWD/4WD engagement, actuators and couplers · Drivetrain 11 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Subaru Outback report for every year and full specs/safety data.