Electrical System Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 2,198 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 31 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,670 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery dead (226 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Subaru Outback

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated after starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system inadvertently reset or went blank, causing the reverse automatic braking (rab) system to become inoperable. The rab system warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

On 2 occasions my battery went dead for no apparent reason . I brought it in to the dealership. The dealership suggested that I leave it for a complete diagnostic evaluation. They came back saying nothing was wrong.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Battery was completed dead after sitting for 2 weeks in my garage. The Subaru 24 hour road side assistance came and jumped the car, and told me to drive it for 15 minutes. Once I turned off the car, did my errands, and returned, the car would not start again.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The car intermittently bucks/chugs while driving and then stalls. All the lights flash on. It is difficult to restart. It has happened on the highway and local streets. It also idles very rough when at stops or in park and shudders like it wants to stall - sometimes it does.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

I left my home to go get gas a few minutes away. After I filled up at the pump, my car would not start. I tried several times, and asked a gas station attendant for help. He said it sounded like the battery or alternator.   Read details...




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