2025 Subaru Outback
2025 Subaru Outback — The Subaru Outback is an automotive nameplate used by the Japanese automaker Subaru for two different themed vehicles: a Legacy-derived station wagon, the Outback, and an Impreza-derived off-road themed hatchback, the…
Trim: Limited
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2025 Subaru Outback snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Subaru Outback typically asks about $25,200 versus a $31,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2025 Subaru Outback in our refresh, though owners have filed 66 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2024, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Outback is often the better used buy unless you need a 2025-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$25,200
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$31,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
66
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Outback?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 66 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
66 complaints · 4 crash-related · 1 fire-related. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other17
- Electrical System5
- Lane Departure5
- Steering5
- Air Bags4
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Visibility/Wiper4
- Back Over Prevention3
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2024 Outback. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2025.
How much does a used 2025 Outback cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $25,200 in typical used asking against a $31,500 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $31,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $25,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$6,300 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Outback?
The 2025 Subaru Outback sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Subaru Outback continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Subaru Outback is an automotive nameplate used by the Japanese automaker Subaru for two different themed vehicles: a Legacy-derived station wagon, the Outback, and an Impreza-derived off-road themed hatchback, the Outback Sport (1994–2011). NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Subaru Outback SW AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 192.1 in, width 74.4 in, height 66.1 in, and wheelbase 108.3 in, with curb weight around 3650.9 lb.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- Wheelbase 108.3 in
- Curb weight about 3650.9 lb
- About 192.1 × 74.4 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 28 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 182 hp, 26 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
182 hp
Combined MPG
26 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (26 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,615
5-year energy
$8,077
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 26 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L Flat-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 192.1 in
- Width
- 74.4 in
- Height
- 66.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3650.9 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Combined MPG
- 26
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Subaru Outback SW AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Limited | Wilderness |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 260 hp |
| Combined MPG | 26 | — |
| Engine | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.4L Turbo Flat-4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | — | — | 26 | AWD | |
| 260 | — | — | — | AWD |