Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (71 problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (28 problems).
Headlights burn out repeatedly, without warning or incident, sometimes both within a week. Car is driven less than 10k miles per year, yet one or both headlights have had to be replaced annually on average. Bulbs are very difficult for consumer to replace and must be done by garage or dealership. Read details...
Low headlamp bulb housing melted so bad it must be replaced at estimated dealer cost of $650. There is an extended warrantee for replacing the bulbs that have been burning out every 6-9 months. I believe they have been burning up due to a manufacturing defect in the housing that is not being Read details...
Bought a 2011 Subaru Outback on February 7, 2018 from dealership, 90k miles. I've owed this car for 5 weeks and one day and I finally had time to go to the dealership to have the driver's side low beam bulb (which blew out about 3 weeks after purchase but is under warranty) and also both brow Read details...