Subaru Outback owners have reported 3 problems related to dash wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.
The tps has been replaced twice, all leads from the wiring harness have been ground and lubricated, but the transmission shift shock remains. The manufacturer's technical department, having made the former guesses on the tps replacement and leads, suggests replacing the ecm and tcm to see if that corrects the problem. The severe shift shock is the most current problem with this egregiously defective vehicle in which all major parts have been replaced since purchasing it new, the repair cost so far equivalent to the purchase price. There is 126,000 miles on the odometer and this vehicle has had only one owner who has always driven it with the utmost care. The vehicle in its current state since July 2010 is dangerous to drive - without following an obvious pattern, the at dashboard light flashes and within seconds there is severe shift shock, on highways at 65mph and in congested traffic at 10mph. The engine has to be turned off immediately so that the computer components can hopefully reset, which resetting does not always happen. If the engine is not switched off, the severe shift shock continues. Having this happen at any speed is so dangerous, and trying to pull off to the side of the highway is even more dangerous. There are hundreds of complaints on the internet from Subaru owners, but Subaru corporate office denies all responsibility, simply stating that the vehicles should be taken to dealerships. The dealerships are unable to fix the problem as the defect is inherent in the manufacture of the vehicle.
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Nar 03-27-2003 mr the car dies intermittently at speeds between 20-25 mph on deceleration. The power is completely lost with no power steering control. Additional items noticied . . Shifting in transmission at low speeds, dashboard creaks and drivers window faulty.
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Dealer substituted cheap aftermarket security system for requested Subaru upgrade, tampering with factory wiring in process. When challenged, dealer replaced system with Subaru upgrade. However, I am concerned that the stripped, soldered and most likely cut wires in the factory harness could produce a short or backfeed that may damage electrical components or lead to fire. In addition, one bundle of wires interferes with the movement of my right foot from accelerator to brake. Dt.