Structure Related Problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the body (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
18
Tailgate problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback

The Body problem

Car exhaust inside the vehicle when driving at low speeds, idling, or parked into the cab of the vehicle. Only way to stop the exhaust fumes is to use the recirculate interior air. Rear hatch hydraulics are failing, hatch will not open completely and partially shuts when opened.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

At 9am on April 20, 2016, I walked past the front of my Outback, parked with the ignition off, in my garage. The rear tailgate suddenly beeped and opened fully. I had no key fob openers on my person nor were any of my two key fobs within 20 feet of the car at the time.   Read details...


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