Equipment Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 1,306 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (994 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (225 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Subaru Outback

The Equipment problem

The map application in my car has very inaccurate speed limit information. In one case the map app showed the speed limit to be 55 mph for a residential street. That street is [xxx] . I have reported that and several others to tomtom.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Our Subaru 2019 Outback suffered a crack during normal usage on the interstate at approx. 50 mph. The crack occurred two days ago (on 5/2/2021) and has since grown due to the vehicle's vibration during use. The vehicle qualifies as a make and model under recall by Subaru for windshield defects.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

My complaint is the Outback head unit. This unit has a delaminated surface on the inside of the Outback touch screen. This was explained to me by the service manager, at the local Subaru dealer. The screen looks to have little bubbles inside the touch screen covering 45% of screen.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

The electric tailgate sometimes malfunctions and gets stuck in an open position, and can only be forced closed manually by a strong person. My girlfriend has trouble closing it, and was forced to drive home with the tailgate open.   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

The head unit, which is the center built-in touchscreen of the 2018 Subaru Outback, began glitching after 5 to 6 years after this vehicle was purchased. It would not register actual touches, and then it would register touches that did not occur, it became so severe that while driving, the radio   Read details...




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