Back Over Prevention Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 48 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Subaru Outback

The Warnings problem

Unforced acceleration occurred in a parking lot. I had my foot off the gas pedal, and had the car easing to a stop, when the car sped up rapidly and scraped the side of a large van. The car eventually came to a stop as I was applying the brake as much as I could.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

The car will not stop if another vehicle is in front of it and I don't hit on the brakes. I have taken it in for this problem more than three times and they put it on the computer and it can not find anything wrong with it.   Read details...

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the radio system display   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

My 2025 Subaru Outback has two persistent defects after three repair attempts, posing safety risks and meeting tennessee lemon law standards: 1. Fuel economy defect: advertised 32 mpg highway (epa estimate), but I average 22-27 mpg at every fill up, regardless of city or highway driving.   Read details...

The Display Function problem

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the back-up camera view was blocked by the sunlight. The contact stated that the glare was evident whether the sun roof was opened or closed. The glare prevented the driver to see clearly what was behind the vehicle.   Read details...




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