Adaptive Cruise Control problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback

Two problems related to adaptive cruise control have been reported for the 2016 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2016 Outback.

1 Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2025

Steering wheel controls frequently fail to work properly on the cruise control system specially the speed control. Also the exhaust system bellow has cracked. The moonroof leaks into the cabin and floor area of the passenger side. Also leaking into the a pillar on the passenger side. I only have a picture of the engine valve cover that is leaking and had to be replaced. I have video of the exhaust leak coming from the crack in the bellow pipe. Do not have video of the cruise control speed issues as I can’t take a video while driving.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2024

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. I have almost been in numerous collisions due to the random safety systems malfunctioning.


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