Subaru Outback History
Catalog record
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The Outback debuted for the 1995 model year as a raised, body-cladded Legacy wagon variant marketed as 'The World's First Sport Utility Wagon.' It offered car-like handling, standard AWD, and enough ground clearance for light off-road use — a combination that resonated strongly in the US market.
So successful was the Outback that Subaru made it an independent model for 1996, giving it unique sheet metal and separating it from the Legacy wagon. A flat-six engine option arrived in the 2000s, and the Outback grew into a near-crossover size to compete with the Honda CR-V class.
The sixth-generation Outback (2020) rode on the Subaru Global Platform with standard EyeSight, and Subaru added the rugged Outback Wilderness trim for 2022 — with 9.5 inches of ground clearance and a 260-hp turbo 2.4-liter — as the high-water mark of the nameplate's off-road ambitions.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Subaru Outback. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: FB25. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 57055
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID; Oil column; engine-code cell FB25
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: FB25. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49012
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID; Air column; engine-code cell FB25
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID · Cabin air filter · particulate
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter · particulate
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: FB25. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
This cabin reference is identified as particulate by footnote 79. Verify the actual filter application and media before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. The catalog identifies this cabin reference as particulate.
WIX 24483
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell FB25; footnote 79: Particulate
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID · Cabin air filter · charcoal impregnated
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter · charcoal impregnated
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: FB25. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
This cabin reference is identified as charcoal impregnated by footnote 78. Verify the actual filter application and media before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. The catalog identifies this cabin reference as charcoal impregnated.
WIX 24511
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H4 2.5L 2498cc 152 CID; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell FB25; footnote 78: Charcoal Impregnated
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · H6 3.6L 3630cc · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H6 3.6L 3630cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: EZ36D. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H6 3.6L 3630cc; Oil column; engine-code cell EZ36D; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · H6 3.6L 3630cc · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H6 3.6L 3630cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: EZ36D. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49012
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H6 3.6L 3630cc; Air column; engine-code cell EZ36D
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · H6 3.6L 3630cc · Cabin air filter · particulate
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H6 3.6L 3630cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter · particulate
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: EZ36D. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
This cabin reference is identified as particulate by footnote 79. Verify the actual filter application and media before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. The catalog identifies this cabin reference as particulate.
WIX 24483
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H6 3.6L 3630cc; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell EZ36D; footnote 79: Particulate
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · H6 3.6L 3630cc · Cabin air filter · charcoal impregnated
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- H6 3.6L 3630cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter · charcoal impregnated
This record is limited to the literal 2017 WIX engine description. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
WIX engine-code cell: EZ36D. Do not substitute another OEM code by similarity.
This cabin reference is identified as charcoal impregnated by footnote 78. Verify the actual filter application and media before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. The catalog identifies this cabin reference as charcoal impregnated.
WIX 24511
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 605 / printed page 604; 2017 Subaru Outback; catalog heading OUTBACK; engine description H6 3.6L 3630cc; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell EZ36D; footnote 78: Charcoal Impregnated
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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Generations
First generation · Legacy Outback
A lifted Legacy wagon sold as its own nameplate from 1996 — the original sport-utility wagon.
Fourth generation (BR) · BR
Leaned fully into crossover competition — bigger, taller, wider, with 8.7 inches of ground clearance.
Sixth generation (BT) · BT
SGP platform; standard EyeSight; Outback Wilderness added for 2022 with 9.5 in. ground clearance.
Body styles
- Wagon
- SUV
Notable special editions & performance variants
Outback Wilderness
Off-road-oriented Outback with 9.5-inch ground clearance, all-terrain tires, 260-hp turbo 2.4L, and reinforced underbody protection.
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