2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 7 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

22.6MPG average-5.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 22.6 MPG

Range: 19–26 MPG

Driving mix: City 39% / Highway 61%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 22.6 real world MPG based on 7 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
26
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
377 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems446 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 446 owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
278
Electrical System
43
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
33
Engine
19
Power Train
13
Brakes
9
Structure
7
Air Bags
6

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 278 complaints, Electrical System: 43 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 33 complaints, Engine: 19 complaints, Power Train: 13 complaints, Brakes: 9 complaints, Structure: 7 complaints, Air Bags: 6 complaints.

15
Crashes Reported
8
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 09/10/2025ODI#11686251
A crack on my windshield has appeared overnight out of nowhere, with no indication of impact or external damage. The car was parked in a private driveway facing the house, not the road. It started fro…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/04/2023ODI#11536503
I've experienced problems with the center Infotainment screen about 2 months after purchasing a 2022 Outback Wilderness edition. It seems to happen when I use Apple CarPlay (as this is the only way I …
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 11/23/2022ODI#11494721
On multiple occasions my car has braked on its own when there was no reason to. It has happened on at least four (4) different times and has been taken to Subaru of Kennesaw to be looked at. Unfortu…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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