Lane Departure Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 96 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 (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's blind spot detection (36 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

Unforced acceleration occurred in a parking lot. I had my foot off the gas pedal, and had the car easing to a stop, when the car sped up rapidly and scraped the side of a large van. The car eventually came to a stop as I was applying the brake as much as I could.   Read details...

The Blind Spot Detection problem

Blind spot warning system fails on occasion to detect/warn of vehicle (most notably, semi truck and trailers) in blind spot on the right side of car when traveling on interstate highways. Also when I'm completing my passing of the said trucks, the left side blind spot monitor will activate to   Read details...

The Assist problem

The eyesight assist appears to be working intermittently since the car was purchased. It stops working without any apparent reason, regardless of whether it is a sunny day, cloudy, or rainy. The assist stops working without any proper reason.   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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