Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Back Up Lights problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| High/low Beam Switch problems |
My wife and I recently purchased a used 2005 Subaru Outback. The headlights on this vehicle are what I consider to be dangerously dim, barely lighting up the road. Both the fog lamps and also the high beams work well, but the low beam light (which is produced from a different bulb than the high Read details...
This is the first Subaru I've ever owned and so far it's been a nightmare. I have had to repair: an oil leak in the engine that required the whole engine to be taken apart. While replacing a seemingly simple part, the hydraulic lifts that keep the back hatch open, the threading that holds the screw Read details...
Rear hatch harness wires are broken/ frayed. Backup lights do not work, and the rear wiper works intermittently. Every now and them rear defroster doesn't work. Hazard a lot of 2005-2009 Outbacks have. Read details...