Tailgate Problems of Subaru Outback

Tailgate has opened, on its own, on 4 separate occasions. In 2 instances it had remained open and unnoticed long enough to kill the battery and required tow service to charge it. I first reported this to my Subaru dealer in spring 2020. In all 4 cases the car was parked in the garage when it happened, most recently on christmas eve to christmas morning, and again just 5 days later.

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The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when multiple warning lights were illuminated and "stop driving the vehicle" message was displayed. The contact stated he was able to drive to a nearby gas station. The contact stated while inspecting under the hood, he noticed the drive belt was shredded. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the drive belt to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated in February of 2021, the tailgate failed to open with the key fob or manually. The contact stated after opening the tailgate, it failed to latch and close properly. The contact stated the tailgate ajar warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was called and made aware of the failure. The dealer informed the contact to disconnected the battery. The contact followed the instructions and stated the tailgate was functioning properly but in may of 2021 the failure recurred. The vehicle wa towed to royal moore Subaru (1326 se enterprise cir, hillsboro, or 97123: (503) 640-5660) where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.

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Rear center brake light leaks every time it sprinkles and rains causing water to pour into the rear compartment of the vehicle as well as causing rust in the tailgate and other areas. Also causing moisture and mold in the car.

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At 9am on April 20, 2016, I walked past the front of my Outback, parked with the ignition off, in my garage. The rear tailgate suddenly beeped and opened fully. I had no key fob openers on my person nor were any of my two key fobs within 20 feet of the car at the time. All doors had been in a closed position, including the tailgate, but the car was not locked at the time. This is a safety issue if it could happen while the car is in motion, or if it opened while parked under a low ceiling or overhead, of if it should happen in a public space where an intruder would then be tempted to enter the vehicle in hopes of stealing it or to lie in wait for the operator.

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Tailgate & the bottom of station wagon has a gap between it which is getting wider. The seal is allowing air to come in. The seal is around the inside & not holding tight. Taking vehicle to dealer.

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