Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback

The Tail Light Switch problem

Have replaced the low beam h7 bulb 5 times this year and has even blow less than 1 hour after fixed by a Subaru dealership. Tail lights have been replaced 3 times in 8 month. High beam lights 3 times in the past 12 months. Fixtures twice. Charred from extreme amp spikes in wires.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Water pours into vehicle from center rear brake light every time it rains. Bloomington Subaru confirmed issue is water leak via center rear brake light. Soa contacted, no response received. Original owner since new, current mileage is 30,000. Still leaks.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Various external lights (eight) have needed to be replace. Car has only 50k miles on it. Unsafe to drive car at night when one of the headlights is non functional. Flashers not functioning is not safe when making a turn.   Read details...


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