Subaru Outback owners have reported 28 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Outback. While driving approximately 65 mph, the hood popped up. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and was able to re-fasten the hood. After traveling 100 miles, the hood popped up again. The failure occurred intermittently. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted out of park into gear, the driver�s and passenger�s side rear doors locked while the rear hatch unlocked. Read details...
We were driving on highway I-95 going between 55 and 60 miles an hour and the hood latch failed. The hood came up blocking our vision and broke the windshield. Extensive damage to car. We were traveling in the far right lane and were lucky that we could pull the car off the highway into the Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the liftgate would independently open without assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while stationary or while in motion, the tailgate would independently open without warning. The contact stated that due to the failure, the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. Read details...