Is the Subaru Solterra Reliable?

20232026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

80/ 100Excellent
8
Total Recalls
39
Owner Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Subaru Solterra Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202600
100
Excellent
202521
89
Excellent
2024213
77
Good
2023425
55
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Solterra Compares to Similar Vehicles

Subaru Solterra80/100
Hybrid Category Average74/100

The Solterra scores 6 points above the average hybrid — a strong result.

Known Subaru Solterra Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2

Based on 39 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Subaru Solterra reliable?+

The Subaru Solterra scores 80/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 8 recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Solterra is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Solterra achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Solterra last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Subaru Solterra owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Solterra will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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