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ProblemsByVinSUBARU / BODY
54 model-year entries · 2005–2022
Subaru body problems
434 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Subaru vehicles for body issues.
1 active recall campaign. See body across all makes →
Complaints
434
Recalls
1
Year-models
54
Avg fix
$1,500
36crashes
6fires
28injuries
Editorial perspective by Shop Foreman · Lead technician
At the shop, Subaru body and structural issues have a recognizable signature. 434 documented complaints across 54 year-model entries from 2005 to 2022 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 6 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Across the 103 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 34,616 miles. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.
Worst-affected Subaru model-years for body Top 25 by complaint volume
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80.
Common questions
How many Subaru body complaints are on file with NHTSA?
434 complaints across 54 model-year entries from 2005 to 2022. 1 active recall campaigns cover body issues across the Subaru lineup.
Which Subaru model has the most body complaints?
The 2015 Subaru Outback leads with 29 complaints in this category. Next: 2019 Outback (21) and 2017 Outback (20).
What does it cost to fix Subaru body problems?
Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Subaru lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Subaru body recalls?
Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover body on Subaru vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Subaru.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.