Subaru Outback owners have reported 2,183 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 (1,658 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.
While driving, the head unit, which gives you access to many of the safety features like auto braking etc, blanks out and goes completely dark. It happens without notice and is random in nature. On this particular vehicle it has happened at least four times. Read details...
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...
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 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...
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...