Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| O2 Sensor problems | |
| Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Ignition problems |
The engine shuts off while driving, especially when switching gears or when braking too hard (such as when traffic ahead suddenly stops). I had the engine shut off while I was making a left turn at an intersection and lost control abilities of the steering wheel. Read details...
The check engine light comes on along with the traction control light. Also, the cruise control and brake light are flashing. I was driving on the interstate in June, 2017 when this happened. This issue first happened in 4/2017. Read details...
While driving with cruise control engaged, suddenly the cruise control disengaged, the brake warning light and the abs warning light came on. The required repair was only the forward oxygen sensor, a non-emergency repair. Read details...