Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Updated 12/01/2025 | Published 11/11/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Black

(1746)

$251.95

Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - Black

(52)

$689.97

Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs

(78)

$545.16

Question:

I have a 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness and looking for recommendation on crossbars and roof cargo rack. I’m ok with OEM but would like aftermarket options as well. Appreciate it

asked by: Eric

Expert Reply:

Hey Eric. The Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack item # JA7970 is as close to an OEM style as we have and it's going to look great on your 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness. I really like this style because the crossbars attach directly to the side rails on your Subaru's roof. They don't extend above them or over the sides which helps with aerodynamics and noise. They have a 176 lbs capacity, t-slots built into the top, the crossbars measure 33-1/4" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall.

The Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket item # Y07138 is going to work really well with your setup. It measures 44" long x 40" wide so it's going to sit perfectly in the middle of your roof. The included fairing and low profile crossbar combination is going to limit drag and excess noise you get with taller setups.

What kind of gear are you planning on putting in the cargo rack?

You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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JA7970
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Jerred H.

12/1/2025

Hey Eric, how did the Rhino-Rack StealthBar and Yakima OffGrid basket work out on your Outback Wilderness? Did the low-profile setup keep wind noise down like you wanted? Your feedback could help others looking for a clean, quiet roof rack combo.