Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Battery Cable problems | |
| Car Will Not Accelerate problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Battery Dead problems |
Parasitic battery drain: when the vehicle is in use, the can system in the car relies on an electrical current to be operated as intended. When the vehicle is not being driven, the can system should enter a sleep mode in which it stops drawing significant electrical current. Read details...
The wiring of the rear hatch door electrical components is faulty and the wires between the car roof and the hatch break over time, due to normal hatch functions (e. G. Opening/closing). Depending on which wires break, rear-windshield wipers, license plate lights, back-up lights fail, causing a Read details...
Second time this has happened. When in a stopped position and intend to pull out, motor running, but gas pedal does not engage. Push all the way to floor - still nothing. In order to correct, must turn off engine and disconnect battery cable so vehicle can reset itself. Read details...