Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2019 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2019 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (nine problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2019 Subaru Outback

The Warnings problem

While turning left from left turn lane, eyesight failed to detect oncoming traffic resulting in right front side impact. No warning, no braking action. This is an advertised safety system supposedly designed to prevent this type of accident.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Windshield cracked spontaneously while parked, March 29, 2024. Temperature was approx 28°f. This was the second time in 11 months this has happened. Safelite technician said it was caused by faulty windshield heater.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I was driving my 2019 Subaru Outback north on [xxx] just north of alanson, michigan on [xxx] when it applied the brakes and made a noise similar to driving on the rumble strip. There were no vehicles in front of me. Scary and now I am nervous driving this car.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations