Rearview System Braking problems of the 2018 Subaru Outback

Two problems related to rearview system braking have been reported for the 2018 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2018 Outback.

1 Rearview System Braking problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2023

The infotainment head unit in my 2018 Subaru Outback has experienced internal adhesive delamination, resulting in frequent "ghost touches" and unpredictable system malfunctions that pose a severe safety hazard. Most critically, the backup camera display intermittently disappears or freezes while the vehicle is in reverse, causing a total loss of rear visibility during low-speed maneuvering. While the vehicle is in motion, the unit executes unauthorized commands without driver input, including making random outgoing phone calls to my contacts, switching screens away from the gps navigation during active routing, and cycling through radio stations and apps at high volumes. These uncommanded actions create extreme driver distraction and a loss of access to essential vehicle safety interfaces. The failure is persistent and prevents the reliable use of mandated safety equipment and navigation.

2 Rearview System Braking problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2022

Eye sight blind spot warning indicator on each side view mirror does not function intermittently: blind spot warning indicator light does not light up when cars are in blind spot. Eye sight rear cross traffic warning camera does not function intermittently in reverse gear: screen turns black or camera shows cross traffic and sound alert does not sound.


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