Tailgate Latch Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 2 problems related to tailgate latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.

1 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2016 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

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. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed; the contact was referred to NHTSA for further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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2 Tailgate Latch problem of the 1997 Subaru Outback

When driving rear tailgate come unlatched. Tailgate did not stay fully latched. Also, note tailgate has not come fully opened. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
8
Door Latch problems
6
Latches/locks/linkage problems
6
Tailgate Latch problems
2
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1


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