Subaru Solterra
The 2026 Subaru Solterra is a capable electric SUV with standard all-wheel drive, offering excellent reliability with no reported recalls or complaints.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — |
| 2024 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| 2023 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Subaru Solterra is a capable electric SUV with standard all-wheel drive, offering excellent reliability with no reported recalls or complaints.
2025
The 2025 Subaru Solterra presents an average reliability profile, with a notable concern regarding the rearview camera system.
2024
Approach the 2024 Subaru Solterra with caution; its below-average reliability, particularly concerning electrical system failures and ADAS malfunctions, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2023
Approach the 2023 Subaru Solterra with caution; its below-average reliability, driven by significant safety recalls and concerning customer complaints about unintended acceleration and braking, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Subaru Solterra?
Carfocal currently has 4 published Solterra reports, covering 2023 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Subaru Solterra is a capable electric SUV with standard all-wheel drive, offering excellent reliability with no reported recalls or complaints.
Published year coverage: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Subaru Solterra reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Subaru Solterra. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 subaru solterra is a capable electric suv with standard all-wheel drive, offering excellent reliability with no reported recalls or complaints. and the 2026 subaru solterra can represent good value on the used market, especially for buyers prioritizing all-wheel-drive capability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Subaru Solterra?
Across Carfocal's published Solterra guides, recurring problem areas include Suspension, Rearview Camera System, and HVAC System / Defroster. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Suspension, Rearview Camera System, and HVAC System / Defroster.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 4
- Years tracked
- 4
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints