One problem related to brake light has been reported for the 2009 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2009 Outback.
Rear hatch wiring has worn to the point of fully breaking four and damaging five other wires out of approximately 14 total going through the flexible boot between the body and the hatch on the passenger side of the vehicle. Systems affected: rear wiper, rear lock, possibly the brake light and license plate lights. This was damage incurred over time of normal use, opening the hatch no more than once per day.