2023 Subaru Solterra
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2023 Subaru Solterra.
Recalls on the 2023 Subaru Solterra
Wheels: hub
The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
Wheels: hub
Subaru of America, Inc.
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 25 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2023 Subaru Solterra at a glance
- Trims
- LimitedPremiumSolterraSolterra Limited/TouringTouring
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Transmission
- Automatic 1-spd
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Electric
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2023 Subaru Solterra with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2023 Subaru Solterra?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2023 Subaru Solterra listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.