Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2020 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2020 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (18 problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2020 Subaru Outback

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I was parking my car slowly until it suddenly accelerated. I hit a wall and car got totaled.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The Subaru front camera incorrectly detected a hazard. The automatic braking system engaged and locked the steering. I skidded off the pavement, causing damage to the car. At the time of the accident, the blind sight warning lights flashed on the dash signaling that they were disabled.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I was driving to a medical appointment in ann arbor mi, and was in the area where [xxx] has a few big turns in the road . . . . Like at . . . [xxx] . All of he sudden the car started to accelerate a little on the turn so I attempted to brake the vehicle and I could not feel the brake pedal.   Read details...


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



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations