Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2014 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2014 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2014 Subaru Outback

The Exterior Lighting problem

The innermost taillight located on the liftgate melted the taillight housing and burned the socket in which it sits. This could have started a fire putting the safety of those in the vehicle and on the road at risk. The problem has not been inspected by a dealer or any other party.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Rear tail running light bulbs inside the lift/tail gate were burnt out and when replacing the bulbs the plastic housing the bulbs press into were charred and cracked. I fear this is a potential fire hazard given the state of charring.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Low beam headlights keep burning out every few months.   Read details...


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