Subaru Outback owners have reported 8 problems related to headlights turn off while driving (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 contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the headlights failed to illuminate. The instrument panel also became inoperable. The contact pulled off the interstate and coasted to the side of the roadway to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted however, only running lights illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted a second time. The contact stated that the high-beam and rear taillights illuminated however, the low-beams failed to operate as designed. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence with the high-beam headlight activated. The contact stated that after arriving to her residence, the vehicle was turned off and restarted and all the lights started working as designed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,275.
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2016 Subaru Outback - this started back in March 2020 when we reduced travel due to covid-19. If the car is stationary/parked and not driven or started the battery will go down within 7 to 10 days. At that time the car remote will not open any door or tailgate but the security dash light will still be blinking. The car was parked with the built in Subaru alarm set. The car can be opened with the key but the alarm is not triggered as normally would happen. The interior lights do not light when the door is opened. The head lights are turned off on the column control. No lights are remaining on externally or internally when the car is stationary/parked. The car must be charged or battery replaced (already replaced the battery once) before it can be started. After the car had been charged and the door is opened the built in Subaru alarm system is triggered - the remote will now work and shuts the alarm off.
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Headlight and other exterior light bulbs die prematurely. I received a letter from Subaru about a warranty extension and that they would cover the costs. So far I've had 3 headlights go out in the last two years (after 85k miles) and also was told by a Subaru dealer yesterday that 5 other exterior lights were out. The general consensus is that it's a power surge in the lighting/electrical system that Subaru isn't addressing. The replacement of headlight bulbs is extremely difficult and recommended that a shop or dealer do the work, making it very inconvenient to replace lights. It is dangerous to have the headlights go out so often when driving at night and visibility is reduced. There has been no recall or technical service bulletin issued by Subaru, that I know of, and a lawsuit pending. Https://legalnewsline. Com/stories/510725171-complaints-about-Subaru-outback-s-lights-preceded-class-action.
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Vehicle has repeated loss of lighting due to frequent headlight bulb failure. The low beam light bulbs have suffered electrical failure 3 times in the last 1. 5 years. Both sides of the vehicle have been affected each time at the same time. The bulbs fail in the same manner each time, in which the filament breaks off inside the bulb. This failure is typical of excessive voltages being applied to the bulb, and not of "normal wear. " all 3 replacements, the brand of bulb was changed to determine if a faulty bulb was made. However the issue persists. Continued failure could result in an accident should the unpredictable failure occur at night. Please investigate as this failure appears to be common among many owners.
This vehicle must have an electrical problem. Since this auto was purchased I have experienced low beam head light failure four time. . . Two were covered under warranty. The taillights/stop have been replaced three times. Lights are an essential part of safety on the road. Subaru has a problem which they have not come up with any remedial help for the consumer.
Headlight went out after replacement a year and 3wks ago. This is the 3rd headlight replacement on a 2010 vehicle since purchase 3yrs ago at 29,500mi as a certified used Subaru from the dealer.
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Vehicle started showing signs of electrical problems 2 months ago when the rear view mirror homelink would only have power intermittently. Problem progressed to the reverse lights and now affects the headlights. The headlights went out at night as I was leaving a parking lot, a definite hazard. Have researched the problem on Subaru online forums and discovered that the problem is that individual wires in the wiring harness have a tendency to crack and break at the joint between the body and the liftgate. This vehicle has 2 completely broken wires and most others with breaks in the insulation. Other owners describe similar problems.
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Low-beam headlights are failing every 6 months. This is not normal and is a safety issue.
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Electrical System problems | |
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Car Will Not Start problems | |
Wiring problems | |
Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
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Ignition Switch problems | |
Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems | |
Horn Assembly problems |