Electronic Stability Control Related Problems of the 2015 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2015 Subaru Outback.

Table 1. Electronic Stability Control related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electronic Stability Control problems
3

Electronic Stability Control problem #1

Failure to start. Dead battery from stationary. About 5-6 times.

Electronic Stability Control problem #2

I've had my 2015 Outback for 3 years now (2020 now) I have had to replace the battery every year. The first year I believed it was time for a new battery, within 6 months my car died while I was driving into a parking lot. The entire electrical system shut down and I had to manually move it. My mechanic took apart my engine and discovered loose seals that had allowed many parts to rust over including broken brackets and a torque converter. Warranty won't cover any rust but did cover the $84 broken seal. I spent close to $3,000 on repairs and a new battery then. I was initially quoted from the dealership $6k. It has been 11 months and I left my car alone for 3 days and the battery is completely dead once again.

Electronic Stability Control problem #3

On sept. 27th, 2015, the liftgate opened on its own. Many times the lights ,one at a time, over the mirror, will turn on and be hot to the touch when I get into the car after being out of car for hours or over night. The liftgate is a recurring problem,as are the lights. Also, the bluetooth tells me I am calling myself frequently. Electrical problems?? once the liftgate opened while the car was in motion. I have notes on dates & times.


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