2023 Subaru Solterra - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2023 Subaru Solterra belongs to a Subaru Solterra lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Solterra entirely. It is configured as all-wheel drive with an automatic (a1). This 2023 car is the earliest model year on record for the Subaru Solterra.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 89 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around service brakes,forward collision avoidance (2), unknown or other (2), vehicle speed control,forward collision avoidance (2). A representative report reads: "I am writing to express my concern regarding a series of significant issues I've experienced with my vehicle, all occurring within a span of less than six..." There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel....
EPA range is about 228 miles on a full charge, 104 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $700.
Quick Specs
| EPA range | 228 miles |
| Efficiency | 104 MPGe combined |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $700 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 4 |
| Technical service bulletins | 82 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.