Common Problems with the
2024 Subaru Outback Mk6 (BT)

Owners report batteries going flat or dying well before the usual four-to-five-year mark, sometimes linked to parasitic drain from keyless entry or infotainment modules staying awake. Battery condition and electrical faults are recorded MOT checks on this model.

Knocks and clunks from the front or rear suspension over bumps and potholes are a common complaint, usually traced to worn control arm bushes, strut top mounts or links. Suspension is the second most common MOT failure area on the Outback.

EyeSight-equipped BT cars use a stereo camera pair mounted on the windscreen. Any windscreen replacement or knock to the camera mount needs dealer or specialist recalibration, or the lane-keep and pre-collision braking features stop working properly. This adds cost on top of the glass itself and is an easy-to-miss expense for buyers.