Table 1 shows 14 common electrical system related problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (222 problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery dead (42 problems).
The dcm (data communication module), also referred to as the starlink telematics module, has failed. This failure is causing a continuous parasitic battery drain, which rapidly depletes the vehicle’s battery even after charging or replacement. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that battery was replaced three times in the vehicle however, the battery failure persisted. The contact stated that a battery charger was carried in the vehicle because of the recurring failure. Read details...
I left my home to go get gas a few minutes away. After I filled up at the pump, my car would not start. I tried several times, and asked a gas station attendant for help. He said it sounded like the battery or alternator. Read details...