2007 Subaru Outback Electrical System Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
I bought the 2007 subaru outback ll bean new. This is the second time that the airbag light goes on and off intermittently. The first time i replaced the overhead circuit board. This time i am having trouble finding one. The solder joints in the circuit board are faulty, causing loose connections. This is a dangerous situation that has been reported to nhtsa many times by other owners. When the air bag light is on,…
ODI 11306494
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down a street when my car engine was still running but i had no gas pedal response .so l coasted to side of road an shut it off an started it .then after i did that i got gas pedal response .the check engine light was on after restarting vechile so i had a code scan check it,an a code p2138 showed . The code is for the throttle/pedal sensor. I'm just glad i was not doing 65 on a highway an a semi…
ODI 11277724
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My 2007 outback wagon tailgate lights, lock failed to work. Some of the wiring within the flexible rubber conduit broke and shorted out the fuse. The wires could not endure the repeated motion of the tailgate movement. I have now learned that several others have had the same issue. The upper brake light, reverse lights, tailgate lock are affected. I believe the rear wiper motor wiring is in the same harness. A…
ODI 11153482
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2007 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to service department refuses to repair/replace vehicle radio. *smd the consumer was informed it would cost $1,00 to replace the radio. *jb
ODI 10914593
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This is my second complaint to be filed. This has been an ongoing problem since 2013. My 2007 subaru outback loses vehicle power as the accelerator stops responding. The cruise control, traction, and check engine lights all become illuminated or flashing. This is especially common upon restarting the car after a short drive, coming to a stop, or after 5-10 minutes from a cold start. Restarting the vehicle until the…
ODI 10883582
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. The cruise control and traction lights illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted after a couple of minutes. The contact drove home and called an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times. The…
ODI 10846010
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Wire harness, that passes through rubber articulated gasket that connects between vehicle body and rear hatch door of wagon, suffers from wire fatigue that causes individual wire insulators to crack and conducting wires to break, leading to failure of critical automobile safety equipment; namely, rear wiper motor, rear back-up lights, rear middle brake light, rear license plate lights, rear window defroster. This…
ODI 10730827
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Well i lost all throttle control for the first time. Engine light was on which disabled the vdc and cruise and the gas pedal. It has happened several times since then. When shutting the car off it is very hard to restart. When this happens and you try to stop the car doesn't want to it just pulses forward so more brake pedal is needed. If you put it in park the engine revs high. This is a known issue with the tps…
ODI 11231670
Electrical System
Several broken wires in the passenger side flexible joint where the electrical wiring travels between the rear cargo area and the tailgate were discovered. It appears that inferior wire insulation becomes brittle over time and leads to broken wires. Symptoms were that the rear window windshield wiper fails sporadically / does not return to home location, and there is no power at the license plate light. Wiring for…
ODI 10669860
Electrical System
Audio/hvac controls flash and do not respond to attempts to change modes or cut out altogether. Problem started on a very hot summer day four years or so ago. When controls are acting up, not only does the panel not display properly, but also fails to respond to any adjustments. Not being able to adjust the audio or climate control is an inconvenience. However, not being able to defrost front or rear windows when…
ODI 11002949
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Hatch won't lock, and backup lights don't work. Found 2 broken wires on right side wire harness, i have read lots of other postings about the same problem. *tr
ODI 10608325
Air Bags · Electrical System
Dashboard airbag light turned on. Airbag safety system is subsequently disabled, even in the event of an accident. Source of problem is traced back to indicator light in the over head console. The warning lights do not light up as they should. The passenger seat belt or off lights do not appear when they should sometimes they are dim and resolve with a light tap or change in ambient temperature. Brief internet…
ODI 10690760
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stopped at a red light during rush hour. Tried to accelerate for right turn, however there was no acceleration when the gas pedal was depressed. Checked the displace for indicator lights and check engine light and traction control lights were on steadily while cruise control was blinking. Immediately turned off heater, seat heater, and radio, and proceeded to coast down a hill at idle. Gas pedal was…
ODI 10505506
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System · Engine
While driving our 2007 subaru outback sw on a 6 lane divided highway at 65 mph, the car suddenly decelerated and lost all gas pedal response. My wife was able to move the car to the side of the road although she almost caused an accident due to surrounding traffic. The car started flashing the cruise control, traction control, and check engine dash lights. After allowing the car to sit for a few minutes, my wife was…
ODI 10451086
Driveline · Electrical System
My subaru legacy outback bucks, surges when going on any small or big incline. It occurs all the time.it tends to make me slide more cause of the surges especially when icy or wet. I took it in 3 times to a dealership to fix the problem before the warranty ran out. They told me that they were aware of the 07,08's having this problem. It was in the computer/electronics. They did nothing to fix it. I see that toyota…
ODI 10313594