How Long Do Subaru Outbacks Last? (Miles & Years)
Subaru Outbacks can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 22,258 used Outbacks for sale in the US, 10.3% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.1% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 9.3% are past 200,000 miles and 1.5% past 250,000, at a median of 139,566 miles.
At the roughly 12,100 miles a year typical of 10-year-old Outbacks on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 17 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 22,258 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Subaru Outback mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Outbacks | 22,258 | 62,755 | 10.3% | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 4,469 | 139,566 | 39.5% | 9.3% | 1.5% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 19,002 | 2,748 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 34,221 | 3,516 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 51,612 | 1,698 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 62,611 | 1,433 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 71,562 | 1,001 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 79,640 | 1,379 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 89,934 | 1,294 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 102,727 | 1,172 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 108,888 | 1,173 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | 120,930 | 725 |
| 2015 | 11 yrs | 131,612 | 694 |
| 2014 | 12 yrs | 134,461 | 653 |
| 2013 | 13 yrs | 139,000 | 508 |
| 2012 | 14 yrs | 145,573 | 331 |
| 2011 | 15 yrs | 156,365 | 412 |
| 2010 | 16 yrs | 159,000 | 197 |
| 2009 | 17 yrs | 135,850 | 87 |
| 2008 | 18 yrs | 157,359 | 120 |
| 2007 | 19 yrs | 158,796 | 51 |
| 2006 | 20 yrs | 156,561 | 60 |
Subaru Outback years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2011 (80 of 489 listed), 2015 (49 of 750 listed), 2014 (40 of 731 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Common problems on high-mileage Outbacks
- CVT transmission stalling at stops (2010–2012) — owner reports between 120,000 and 153,000 miles
- Brake line corrosion and rupture (2008–2012) — owner reports between 67,000 and 230,000 miles
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Subaru Outback last?
Subaru Outbacks can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 22,258 used Outbacks for sale in the US, 10.3% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.1% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 9.3% are past 200,000 miles and 1.5% past 250,000, at a median of 139,566 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 220,853 miles.
How many years does a Subaru Outback last?
At the roughly 12,100 miles a year typical of 10-year-old Outbacks on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 17 years. 4,469 of the 22,258 Outbacks listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 39.5% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Subaru Outback?
10.3% of used Outbacks for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 39.5% among examples 10+ years old (median 139,566 miles). Fewer Outbacks make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Subaru Outback years last the longest?
The 2011, 2015 and 2014 model years have the most Outbacks still for sale past 200,000 miles (80, 49 and 40 listings respectively).
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Outbacks?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include cvt transmission stalling at stops (2010–2012), reported at 120,000–153,000 miles and brake line corrosion and rupture (2008–2012), reported at 67,000–230,000 miles.
What is the average mileage of a used Subaru Outback for sale?
The median used Subaru Outback for sale has 62,755 miles; one in ten has more than 150,859. Based on 22,258 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 22,258 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03