Horn Assembly Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 9 problems related to horn assembly (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.

1 Horn Assembly problem of the 2015 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 08/15/2024

Horn became intermittent with failure related to steering wheel position, then failed altogether. No horn is a safety issue. We replaced the 'src set 83196ajo4', aka 'clockspring', the wiring assembly that connects the airbag as well as the horn, and all steering wheel controls.

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2 Horn Assembly problem of the 2016 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 06/09/2021

Car has 66,000 miles on it. VIN#4s4bsacc3g3322120--- horn does not work in any position. Is available for inspection at any time. Nearest dealer is state line Subaru - somerset, MA have contacted dealer and have received no response. Almost caused an accident by failure of the horn. No warning lights or messages. No indication of problems prior to failure.

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3 Horn Assembly problem of the 2019 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 01/18/2021

We had an oncology appointment, parked as normal. After the visit about 90 minutes later, we attempt to drive home and the car wouldn't start, horn won't blow and we're presently awaiting a jump from aaa. The car was undriveable as no systems worked without the battery.

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4 Horn Assembly problem of the 2015 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 07/07/2019

Safety issue: car horn does not work (no sound) when driving straight ahead and steering wheel is straight. For horn to work I must turn the steering wheel either to the right to the 2:00 o'clock position and beyond or to the left to the 10:00 o'clock position and beyond.

5 Horn Assembly problem of the 2014 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 07/11/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. While driving, the traction control, brake, and atm oil temperature warning indicators illuminated. When the failure occurred, the gears and cruise control failed to function. The vehicle was taken to grove Subaru of silverthorne (171 9th st, silverthorne, CO 80498, (970) 276-6039) where it was diagnosed that code: p0971 failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

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6 Horn Assembly problem of the 2018 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 05/11/2018

When I turn on the hazard emergency flashing lights on while parked and engine off and I lock the car , both keyless remotes stop working when I try to unlock the doors to enter. To be able to access car need to use the manual key, alarm horn goes off and then push the engine start button and all seems to work fine again. Has happened multiple times.

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7 Horn Assembly problem of the 2018 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

After putting on hazard switch and leaving vehicle, I came back to vehicle and the keyless entry would not function. System did not seem to recognize my smartkey as the door handle sensor did not operate. I tried the buttons on the smartly fob and they too did not function. Also tried the mobile remote app and that too failed. I had to use the mechanical key to enter vehicle. Of course the security horn goes off, but strangely I was able to start vehicle so system was able to recognize my smartkey after entry. Problem seems to only occur after a specific time period. If I put on the hazards and come back in a couple minutes, system works normally. It seems to occur around the five to 10 minute time frame.

8 Horn Assembly problem of the 2013 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 10/10/2017

Elderly woman nearly ran us off the road. Horn wouldn't work. Barely avoided crash. Reliable Subaru in springfield, mo charged us $117 for diagnostic and didn't fix: no part on hand. If I had okayed, it would have cost another $548 to repair, total of $665 to fix what I regard as a safety issue. Art fletcher Subaru in joplin, mo repaired for $237. My opinion: this is a safety issue that Subaru should pay for. Horn problems with Subaru are commonplace.

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9 Horn Assembly problem of the 2010 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

Paddle shifters on steering wheel are not working. When downshift is applied with paddle, nothing happens or vehicle upshifts (vehicle in motion. ) sporadic loss of radio, horn, compass and other electrical functions when starting car and continuing while driving. Refer to NHTSA campaign # 10v283000 dated 6/24/2010. Mfr campaign wvr-28.

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