People who love Subarus really, really love their Subarus. But this Subaru engine is designed in such a way that big problems are commonplace.

Having fewer problems might not mean much when your car costs more to fix in the first place.

According to the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Subaru is ranked as the 17th most reliable brand out there. This represents a somewhat worse result compared to 2024's VDS in which ...

Can Subaru match Toyota's dominant reliability record over the longer term? This time even we were surprised by the outcome.

Subaru’s reputation for reliability is well-earned, with Consumer Reports naming it the Best Overall Automotive Brand for 2026 for the second year in a row. That award blends reliability, owner ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...