Headlights problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback - part 1

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. On one occasion both headlights were out before vehicle could be taken to get bulbs replaced.

Have had the low beam headlights blown multiple times on my Subaru Outback, 2011, at least 3-4 times each ones, left and right. Don't remember if I received a notification from Subaru or saw it online about the same complaint from many owners and Subaru having a fix for it. Took it to the dealership in 2017 and they replaced the blown bulb and told me that it was a improper contact that caused the issue. Unfortunately, the problem continues. I have replaced the headlights at least 2 times since and have one blown again. Suspect that this is a design issue and needs a through fix. It can cause a dangerous situation if both headlights blow at the same time.

Headlights burn out too quickly. I am replacing my headlights approximately every 12,000 miles.

Main headlamps burn out every 9 to 10 months causing a dangerous driving situation. Replacement of these bulbs is unnecessarily cumbersome for the owner and Subaru dealers charge $150 to replace a $15 dollar bulb. If not installed correctly you risk a fire hazard. This seems to be outside of reason, and a poor design that risks lives. I have found myself away from home with no working headlights several times now.

Headlights go out with abnormal frequency. Driver's side bulb has needed changing on average every 3-4 months, even though the vehicle is rarely driven at night. Passenger side has been replaced twice in the last year alone.

Headlight and other exterior light bulbs die prematurely. I received a letter from Subaru about a warranty extension and that they would cover the costs. So far I've had 3 headlights go out in the last two years (after 85k miles) and also was told by a Subaru dealer yesterday that 5 other exterior lights were out. The general consensus is that it's a power surge in the lighting/electrical system that Subaru isn't addressing. The replacement of headlight bulbs is extremely difficult and recommended that a shop or dealer do the work, making it very inconvenient to replace lights. It is dangerous to have the headlights go out so often when driving at night and visibility is reduced. There has been no recall or technical service bulletin issued by Subaru, that I know of, and a lawsuit pending. Https://legalnewsline. Com/stories/510725171-complaints-about-Subaru-outback-s-lights-preceded-class-action.

Tamara recall I have had my 2011 Outback for 4 months now and have gone through 3 sets of low beam headlights. Not sure why they keep dying prematurely. I have gotten more expensive bulbs every time and now the $60 bulbs are doing the same thing. I feel there is an electrical issue and I have seen multiple forums describing the same issue from other people with the same year, make, and model.

Frequent headlight burnout (have had to replace headlight bulbs 4 times in the last year) review of data online indicates that Subaru recognized this as a problem and was offering reimbursement for these costs to consumers. Deadline was 2016. Class action suits have also been filed. Please help! this is ridiculous to continually need to replace bulbs so frequently and expensive since they are not easy to do on my own.

The Subaru Outback 2011 has a known issue with headlights burning out frequently. I replace 7 headlights on my vehicle since I purchased the vehicle used in September 2017 costing me $200. The Outback has an extended warranty for lightbulb replacement, but that ends in 2021, and causes the driver the inconvenience of frequently taking the vehicle in to have headlights replaced. A recall needs to be created to fix this issue.

2011 Outback and have replaced the drivers side low beam headlight 4 times as of today. Seems to be failing way too often. Vehicle has 41,000 miles and always garage kept, original owner.

While driving home from work 11-09-2017 at around 6:30 pm both my headlights went out. I could not see the road and I drove off the side of the road and slammed my brakes on. I put the car in park and got out and looked at my headlights. They were both out. The high beams did work. I had to keep high beams on so I could make it home.

I have replaced headlights in this vehicle five times and they keep burning out. The drivers side headligh is out again and needs to be replaced.

Low beam headlamps burn out very quickly - within 3-6 months, repeatedly. Also, the low beam headlights only come on after dark. As day-time running lights they fail to come on. This occurs at all times regardless of speed, temp, or driving conditions.

Head light low beams continue to burnout, have had for 3 years. Have had to replace 3 low beam headlights in past year.

The low beam headlights burn out ever 8-10 months. No matter what type of bulb used, the low beam bulb overheats and burns itself out faster than any other car.

The headlight bulbs on my 2011 Subaru Outback "burnout" every 4-5 months. I addressed the issue with the the original dealer where the vehicle was purchased, to no satisfactory end. They basically said there was nothing they could do other than replace the bulbs. Since the first instance I have personally replaced the bulbs a minimum of a dozen times. The latest burnout occurred this weekend while driving in a snowstorm. The original dealer is no longer in business so I took it to a different dealer. They explained that there is now a "warranty extension" in place to replace the bulbs for a ten year period from the date of purchase. When I questioned what they were going to do to correct the obvious electrical problem, the service writer stated "there is nothing that can be done other than replacing the bulb". A subsequent call to Subaru of America produced nothing more than a "sir, we have extended the warranty for up to ten years to replace the bulbs" when I repeatedly questioned what was being done to fix the problem. I searched the internet and discovered this is a known issue that Subaru is doing absolutely nothing to rectify. They are band aiding the problem with the "extended warranty". This is a major safety issue when headlight bulbs just "burnout", almost always at the worst possible time. Is it going to take my vehicle burning to the ground due to an electrical short, voltage surge or whatever else is causing the burnouts, or worse yet a Subaru owner being involved in an accident, before Subaru initiates a recall to fix the issue they are well aware of.

Multiple headlight failure since car was new. Atleast one headlight goes out every three months.

I have replaced many headlight bulbs. Now it seems, I am replacing a headlight bulb about every 3 months!.

I have replaced both left & right side headlight low beam bulbs at least 6-7 times since the car was new. One occasion they were both out and my wife drove home with only the parking lights on (she said "it sure is dark on route 9a"). I'm not sure I saved all the receipts, but I bet autozone has records withmy rewards account.

Low beam headlights burn out approximately every 3-6 months. About to replace a bulb for the 6th time.

Low beam headlights burn out - continuing problem and replacement involves a poorly designed access method requiring removal of wheel well plastic to get to the light bulb. Vehicle is not safe with lights that burn out.

I have to replace my low-beam headlight every 3-4 months at a very expensive cost. This is very frustrating and a severe safety issue.

My low beam headlights both went out at the same time. After some research, it appears that this is a problem with the vehicle.

I have had to have the headlight bulbs (low-beams) replaced a minimum of 4 times over the past two years. The passengers side was first. . . Then a few months later the driver's side. This continues for no apparent reason. Last night leaving work. . . The passenger side is out again. I cannot believe I am the only Subaru owner who has experienced this problem. Replacing them is no easy task as after investigating, you have to go through the wheel well to get to it. Again. . . Both sides will now have been replaced 4 times withing the two years. Minor issue compared to the other complaints, but nevertheless a safety issue.

The headlights have failed several times. The dealer has replaced them, because, due to the front end design, it is impossible to do it yourself. The dealer stated that the headlights fail because the front end design allows the lights to overheat.

This is 4th time that the headlight blows out. If it's not the headlight its the point lights. I filed a complaint on Dec. 04, 2015 about other complaints. Just noticed that the passenger side headlight blew out again while driving on local road at night the other night. Jan. 29, 2016. High beams work, low beam is out. This is getting frustrating and Subaru dealer tells me there are not recalls. I am sick of paying and taking time to drive 45 minutes to the dealer to get this fixed all the time. Please do something. I have an appt. Tomorrow Feb. 2, 2016 with the dealer again to fix it. This seems to be an electrical problem.

Low beam headlight bulbs fail prematurely. Necessary to frequently replace (less than 12 month service life).

Headlights on 2011 Subaru Outback continue to blow. Replaced all front lights multiple times. Reckless endangerment of their customers and will cause crashes as lights go out while driving vehicle. So far only one has gone out at a time for I am not holding my breath. Appears that this is a very common issues that Subaru fails to stand behind the issue. Customers should not be forced into purchasing only Subaru replacement product to achieve safety. This sounds like extortion since it appears the only answer is to purchase Subaru original bulbs . This is getting frustrated and I do not hear or see of a recall for the problem. I see alot of complaints, but again, no recalls to fix the problem. Subaru keeps taking my money to fix the problem.

Headlights on 2011 Subaru Outback since owning it has blown out 3 times and pointer light has gone out 1 time. I am not sure if I am driving or if they blow when I put the lights on. This is getting frustrated and I do not hear or see of a recall for the problem. I see alot of complaints, but again, no recalls to fix the problem. Subaru keeps taking my money to fix the problem. Will not be buying anymore Subaru's.

I have had to replace my headlight 6 times in the past 6 months. I replaced it last week and noticed today it is already out again. There needs to be a recall on this vehicle because every time I have to replace a bulb it is $40 with labor and cost of bulb.

Our 2011 Subaru Outback premium 2. 5i has had to have both low-beam headlights replaced numerous times. Only the low-beam lights need to be replaced so often. I have done it myself several times, but accessing the light bulbs is a difficult process that requires going through the wheel well and doing everything by feel because it is impossible to see what you are doing. Now I just have a repair shop do it when I have it in for regular maintenance. It is getting old saying, "OH yeah, can you replace my headlight that is out, too. " there are numerous reports of headlight issues on various venues on the internet, and I have friends with a slightly older Outback who have had both headlights go out at the same time. This is a fundamental piece of safety equipment that should not need to be replaced multiple times a year. In my 2003 kia rio, I have replaced headlights a total of two times in 12 years. On my Outback, I think I am up to 8 headlight replacements (I have lost count) in 5 years. I fear that some night when my wife and children are driving home both headlights will go out and their safety will be jeopardized. I urge Subaru to issue a recall for this dangerous issue.

I purchased the car (2011 Outback) new in October of 2011. Since then headlights have been replaced at least 4 times and now (September 2015) other exterior lights are starting to fail. It appears this is a common problem. I replaced the driver's side headlight less than a month ago and it is already burned out again. This is a repeated problem and it seems that we're getting less and less life out of the headlights as time goes on. The Subaru dealer seems to think this is just an effect of driving with the headlights on (what am I supposed to do, drive without light?) and not an actual problem with the car.

Our 2011 Subaru Outback has had an excessive number of headlight bulbs burn out over the past 18 months. Over the past 18 months I have had to replace 4 headlight bulbs, 2 driver side and 2 passenger side. They have all occurred at different times and the vehicle has never been in an accident. This is becoming a safety issue with the vehicle and a costly repair. There must be something in the design of the automatic headlight system design which is causing these failures.

I have replaced my low beam headlights on this car 3 times since I purchased it and both low beam headlights go two weeks ago. So now it will be 5 times. I have had the car two years. Why am I replacing headlights so frequently. I had this problem with my car prior to this one, Honda civic 2002. I alway had an extra bulb in the glove compartment so I would not get a ticket if stopped. I replaced it over 8 times from 2002 to 2015. I am wondering if the manufacturer is the same. I should not have to replace headlights so often. Plus, I cannot change myself on this car so I have to pay the dealer to replace. I cannot afford this in this economy.

I have a problem with the low beam headlights, Subaru is aware and has warranted for 10 years to replace them. Well this happens about every 2 months and didn't start till I had the car for 5 years. The warranty starts from the time you bought the car which is 2011, so I have lost 5 years. I bought this car brand new off the lot. So after about the 6th time in a 8- to 1 year period, I asked Subaru, why are you putting a band aid on this problem and not fixing the issue. The service manager @ south blvd Subaru in charlotte nc stated that it's a lot cheaper for them to change the lights than to fix the problem, that is not my problem. I buy cars and I drive them till the wheels fall off, so it is an inconvenience for me to have to go there about every 2 months and have this headlight replaced. And my 6 years are already gone for the warranty since I didn't start having problems till now. So in 2021 I have to start buying the headlights, which are not cheap or if I go to sell the car I have to tell the person, by the way, the headlights need to be replaced, that lowers the value of my car. It is not right that they know there are issues and will not fix it. This should be recall and all these cars need to be fixed and not handled this way. I will never buy another one for this reason.