Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 Subaru Outback

The Electrical System problem

Drivers door started smoking and flaming. I pulled the part of door/armrest holding the window/mirror/lock controls and was able to pull over and blow out flames before fire spread.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

While driving vehicle sputtered and stalled. Consumer couldn't shift the vehicle into drive, and couldn't remove the key from the ignition. Dealer has replaced the alternator and the battery, but the problem still occurs.   Read details...

The Battery problem

I purchased a new Subaru legacy Outback, on 4/28/04. (VIN # 4s3bh675747643447) on may 26, I entered the car using the keyless entry, but I could not start the car as the battery power was low. So I tried to exit the car but the door on the driver side would not open from the inside even when I   Read details...


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