Back Over Prevention Problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx

Subaru Impreza Wrx owners have reported 3 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's sensing system camera (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx

The Sensing System Camera problem

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru wrx. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into neutral (n), the instrument panel displayed that the transmission was shifted in reverse (r), and the rearview camera image was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

I was driving normally, having started my car after leaving a store at the time, while backing up, I received an ad (depicted below) for the siriusxm limited time offer. This advertisement completely blocked the entirety of the infotainment system, disabling the navigation components completely,   Read details...

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru wrx. The contact stated that while reversing, the reverse back up switch was activated; however, the reverse lights and the back over prevention camera feature failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.   Read details...




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