Lane Departure Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 107 lane departure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common lane departure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warning (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's blind spot detection (39 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Lane Departure related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Lane Departure problems of Subaru Outback

The Warning problem

Crash avoidance collision system randomly goes off with no cars in front or behind it. This is extremely dangerous as it will make the car stop on its own. Lane departure does not activate until completely over center line. Another big safety issue.   Read details...

The Blind Spot Detection problem

Crash avoidance collision system randomly goes off with no cars in front or behind it. This is extremely dangerous as it will make the car stop on its own. Lane departure does not activate until completely over center line. Another big safety issue.   Read details...

The Assist problem

All of my safety systems malfunctioned. On a Subaru vehicle it is called “eyesight. ” in order to make all of them work again, the dealership had to perform an ecm update. They did not have to replace anything or repair anything. They had to update software.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

See attached document for complaint   Read details...

The Sensing System Radar problem

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. During the failure the "eyesight" message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated.   Read details...




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