general problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback

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 addressed. There should be a recall on the low-beam housing unit as it poses a fire risk. The extended bulb replacement warrantee is a band-aid that did not address the underlying issue.

Low beam head light burns out while driving on the the interstate highway. Replacing the bulb is not that easy. This is well known problem and Subaru has been aware of the problem for last eight plus years. Instead of replacing the defective lighting system Subaru has extended the warranty for 10 years and it reimburses the cost of the new bulbs. This is a safety issue and all these defective lighting equipment should be replaced. Low beam lights burned out several times since vehicle was purchased.

Traction control, brake, and check engine warning lights together periodically turn on, and occasionally the speed control light flashes. Happens when car is stationary and while driving. No car performance has been affected, yet. Unknown if these "symptoms" pose or could result in a safety issue.

Cvt failure. While driving. . Car shuddered, dash lights came on and stalled out. Mileage: 115. 000. . . Just over extended warranty. Cost of repairs 9,597. 70 plus tax. Contacted Subaru. . . . They will not help.

I have replace all exterior lights multiple times over the 6 years I have own this car.

Two low beam highlights burned out at same time after starting car at night around 10:00 pm. After that, the battery was getting worse and dead at the service center just before replacing the highlight bulbs. The manager said that the battery's situation was not related with the problem of the high light, and there was no clues.

Exterior lights burning out far too frequently.

Low beams just burnt out using auto setting, this happened while the car was parked overnight!!.

Ongoing failure of both passenger and driver side headlamps. Same complaint that others have documented that this is an ongoing issue and the headlamps are difficult to replace. Serious safety hazard and can also lead to traffic violations. Subaru needs to provide a fix, not just a one-time reimbursement of replacement headlamps.

Multiple head light failures rotates between drivers side and passenger side at least one light goes out very three months.

Frequent replacement of low beam bulbs. Not easy to replace and Subaru service best equipped to do procedure. Labor costs at various dealers for this service widely vary and can increase without reason. Subaru of America recently sent out letter saying warranty on bulbs has been extended (not that there is issue with electrical system). Soa will replace or refund, however, this does not solve the issue of continued (perceived) deficiency in the lighting system overall and refund requirements are very stringent per the letter they sent. I consider this issue as a safety defect. We have both an Outback and legacy that are both affected by this. Have owned legacy since new and replaced both bulbs four times since taking ownership. Have tried other brand bulbs to no better result (hence my belief it is electrical system). Per one of the service advisors I've spoken to in the past, the system is designed such that when one bulb burns out, more current flows to the one bulb still working and will burn it out prematurely (furthering my belief that it is a safety issue). They said this in recommending replacement of both bulbs at once. Would like to see recall or greater effort on soa's part.

Have to replace a low beam light every year, just on the passengers side. When changing bulb I wear gloves ,not to touch my skin on the bulb. There really should be a recall on this. Every time I get a bulb they say Subaru is known for this. This happens every year since I purchace the car.

"airbag recall" this recall was in June and Subaru it not taking any appointments to fix the problem.

Replaced low beam head light on passenger side,8months later needs to be replaced again. This also affects the daytime driving lights even thought the high beam lights are used at a reduced power for driving lights. High beam now does not work on passenger side. This happens in all operating conditions,with or without automatic light control on or off.

Subaru Outback headlamp light bulbs burn out every 6 weeks or so even after careful replacement. There are many many complaints on this safety issue. Yet no recallordered? I don't get it!.

I have replaced the driver side low beam light now twice within 4000 miles. This is very concerning.

The airbag warning lite on the passenger side came on and stayed on for several minutes. After several trips the lite came on again and has stayed on. The result is that the bag is not able to deploy if there is any type of accident that involves the front end. This is very concerning to my family , I try to avoid anyone from riding in the front passenger seat.

I have a 2011 Subaru Outback great car the problem is I'm changing a low beam bulb every 6 to 8 months. My wife has a 2006 legacy wagon and I've only had 1 bulb go out. I called my Subaru dealership I was told it was because I have running lights on the car. I told him I have running lights on my 06 legacy and don't have that problem. That was the end of our conversation . Maybe I'll call Subaru in NJ. Very helpful group. I worked with them when I had head gasket issues.

Burnout of front headlamps. . . . Twice in 6 months. . . . When they are working they don't emit enough light. . . . . . I have read many complaints from other owners about this issue. . . . . Why doesn't suburu address this. . . . It is a huge safety issue!?.

The lowbeam headlamps on this vehicle have an unusually short lifespan. On several occasions, both driver and passenger side headlamps have failed within a few days of one another leading to an unsafe vehicle condition. The dealer and Subaru have refused to perform free diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the headlamp failures and short lifespan.

Manufacturer recall number wqe41; NHTSA recall number 12v602000. Puddle lights for 2011 Subaru Outback. In January 2013, I received a recall notice from Subaru. . Since receiving the recall notice, I have made numerous, really, numerous, attempts to have this recall addressed by my local Subaru dealer. All attempts to have this recall addressed have been unsuccessful. I have been repeatedly told that the parts are on back order. My puddle lights have ceased working which is an indicator of an electrical short within the electrical system which may result in smoke or fire according to the ntsb. On April 8, 2017 my latest attempt to get a definitive answer from my local Subaru concerning repair of the puddle lights and completion of the recall was again unsuccessful.

Head lights continually burning out.

Driver side headlamp burned out, replaced at dealership and 12 weeks later the passenger side headlamp burned out. I am shocked that a vehicle with only 20,000 miles would already have two headlamps burn out within weeks of each other. Dealership denies any knowledge of a problem with headlamps even though internet is flooded with similar complaints.

I have now replaced 3 low beam light bulbs in my car within the last 6 months. Two on the left and one on the right. This is a huge safety issue. Bulbs should not burn out this quickly and repeatedly.

My vehicle is only 4 years old and I've replaced the low beam bulbs 4 times. It is not driven in harsh conditions and I average 14-15000 miles per year. The mechanics and service personnel at the dealership admit it's a problem with Subaru Outbacks. I've found many reports and complaints of other owners experiencing the same bulb failures. The frequency of the bulb failure obviously presents a safety concern when driving at night. I would like Subaru to correct this design flaw and reimburse me for previous and future repairs associated with this issue.

Since may of 2012, my wife has had to replace the low beam light bulbs on both the driver and passenger side no fewer than six times. This is a terrible issue with the vehicle, as driving with one bulb is both dangerous and illegal. It is also prohibitively expensive to continue replacing these bulbs as the access to them is convoluted at best. Subaru needs to acknowledge that this is a recurrent problem with the vehicle, and that it puts its customers at risk. A recall must be issued before there is a fatality, not afterwards.

I have to replace the low beam head lights all the time ( 6 times since buying car) driver side 4 times passenger side 2 times.

Headlamps (either side) tend to go out yearly. This is ridiculous! in addition, in order to change them out yourself, you need to have little girl hands. Not only is this a nuisance, but a safety issue. I can barely see with one lamp out and there are deer everywhere. . . Right now it's freezing in denver and I do not have access to a heated garage to fiddle with this for an hour. Subaru needs to get on their horse and address this wiring issue. It is a wiring issue. No other explanation!.