Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2023 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2023 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (eight problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2023 Subaru Outback

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Phantom braking of pre-collision braking 2023 Subaru Outback turbo Wednesday, July 29, 2026. 9:30 am, sunny day driving south on local city street. Brakes slammed on, car stopped, flashing yellow lights on left combination meter stating that pre-collision braking was activated.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

When coming to a stop at a stop sign, the car jerks and the engine appears to stall. I have brought it to 2 dealerships and both have said that it is "normal". I have had dozens of cars and none have ever performed in this manner.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The eyesight system on my 2023 Subaru Outback will suddenly stop working. It will go out in all conditions, mornings, afternoons and evenings. Sometimes it will go out a a minute or two. Other times it will be out for hours.   Read details...


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



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