Exterior Lighting Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 326 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (154 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (114 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Subaru Outback

The Headlights problem

The headlights (hid with auto-leveling) are pointed dangerously low. They do not illuminate the road ahead far enough. A driver would have very little time to react, given this limited illumination distance. Subaru dealerships are adamant the headlights are adjusted to specifications.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Halo light is out and it does not show on dashboard. Halo light is part of headlight system. It is part of daylight running lights. Unable to replace light without replacing the entire headlight.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Water pours into vehicle from center rear brake light every time it rains. Bloomington Subaru confirmed issue is water leak via center rear brake light. Soa contacted, no response received. Original owner since new, current mileage is 30,000. Still leaks.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

My 2007 Outback wagon tailgate lights, lock failed to work. Some of the wiring within the flexible rubber conduit broke and shorted out the fuse. The wires could not endure the repeated motion of the tailgate movement. I have now learned that several others have had the same issue.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

My headlights have gone out 6 times! the last time I switched to an led system and now it has blown my rf headlight in 6 months! led it supposed to last longer! I definitely have some kind of electrical issue!   Read details...




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