Three problems related to headlights have 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.
The headlights on our Outback burn out frequently. We have had multiple different headlights burn out (at least 5) over the years that we've had the car. On each occurance the light burned out when the vehicle was started and not while driving. One time both headlights burned out simultaneously when starting the car and we had to drive back home from out of town with our brights on the entire time so we could see.
The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that he had difficulty seeing the road while driving at night with the low beam headlights on. The headlights failed to illuminate brightly enough to provide proper visibility of the roadway. An authorized dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000.
The headlights on this vehicle are grossly inadequate when using lower beams. I have contacted Subaru and was told that there is no problem. I contacted the local dealer and was informed that they are aware of the problem, but nothing can be done - it is a Subaru engineering decision to have that 'quality' of headlight.