Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Upon entering a parking space,my 2013 Subaru Outback went from idle to full acceleration,hitting a parked,unoccupied truck. Braking had no effect on the car,the air bag did not deploy,and the car did not decelerate until I was able to engage park-within a few seconds it resumed the idle.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? actuator assy-epb, part number 26002aj02c (from technical service bulletin), part is not available how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? brake light and isight warning light comes   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. While the vehicle was parked at a fuel station, the emergency brake failed to release and the eyesight collision warning failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where multiple unknown codes appeared on the diagnostic test.   Read details...


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