Subaru Outback owners have reported 2 problems related to hatchback/liftgate support device (under the structure 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 rear liftgate only has the exterior electric button to open liftgate. A panel inside the gate has to be removed in order to give anyone trapped inside a safe exit. The panel requires a tool to pry it off in order to get to the latch inside. The key remote fob will only unlock the electric switch, not release the latch. Anyone trapped inside would still not be able to escape the back of the car.
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Rear electric liftgate sporadically fails to open. This condition persists whether I press the button on the liftgate, the dashboard liftgate button, or the key fob button. I can hear the liftgate unlatch, however it fails to open more than a couple inches. Lithia Subaru (oregon city) has not been able to repair. We purchased our vehicle new from the dealer. It has exhibited this problem from the first day we owned it. Subaru should recall and fix all vehicles with this problem. I feel strongly this is an design defect of the electrical system. This sporadic condition presents itself when the vehicle is stationary, both when the engine is running and when it is not. There doesn't seem to be any set of conditions upon which I can cause or predict the failure.
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