2020 Subaru Outback problems
The 2020 Subaru Outback was sold with an engine that we have documented: the Subaru bóxer. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year.
2020 Subaru Outback score: good reliability
Calculated using only 0 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. One of this car's engines has no documented faults in the versions it uses, but there aren't enough sources to call it reliable either, so it doesn't count towards the engine score. How it is calculated
- EngineNot analysed
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension8.1Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes8.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering8.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights7.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.5Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2019 Subaru Outback
- Score: 9.0 → 9.5
- No longer affected by: judder on pull-away from the Lineartronic CVT automatic gearbox (rest of the car)
Subaru bóxer engine in the 2020 Subaru Outback
Names: 2.5i · 2.0D (hasta 2018)
- With caution
2.5i 175 hp (FB25, 2015-2021)
175 hp · FB25
None of the European sources consulted rates the FB25 or documents faults specific to it, and English Wikipedia does not list specific European models; the oil consumption of the FB engines documented in the US is not confirmed in Europe, so keep an eye on the oil level.[1][2]
There are no documented Subaru bóxer faults that affect 2020 cars.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Subaru Outback reliable?
The 2020 Subaru Outback was sold with an engine that we have documented: the Subaru bóxer. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year.
Is the 2020 Subaru Outback better than the 2019?
Our score goes from 9.0 in 2019 to 9.5 in 2020. No longer affected by: judder on pull-away from the Lineartronic CVT automatic gearbox (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Subaru Outback?
According to our score, the best are 2021 and 2020 (9.5/10). The year with the worst score is 2015 (7.3/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
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Sources
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- Subaru OutbackWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
- Subaru FB engineWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026