Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (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 2016 Subaru Outback

The Warnings problem

My 2016 Subaru Outback has gone through 5 batteries since purchase in 4/2016. The reason for my contact with you is that the navigation function “eyesight” has been problematic for at least two years and began with the third of five batteries.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The eyesight system will malfunction and turn off at random times. The automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning will activate when there is nothing in front of my car causing it to brake abruptly.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. While attempting to make a turn, the vehicle experienced hesitation while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system malfunctioned and the vehicle experienced unintended deceleration.   Read details...


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