2011 Subaru Outback Exterior Lighting Problems
- 112
- 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.
Among these 112 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 20 records
- beam headlights · 18 records
- headlight bulbs · 17 records
- beam headlight · 15 records
- safety issue · 12 records
- side beam · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
I purchased my vehicle new from dealer 18 months ago my vehicle requires a low beam bulb replacement every 6 weeks to 3 months. I have been pulled over by the police on numerous occasions due to this defect. Poor access for headlight replacement is another safety issue that compounds this problem. I've always kept a replacement headlight in my previous cars for such the rare occasion that a bulb burned out i could…
ODI 10510013
Exterior Lighting
I purchased my vehicle new from dealer 18 months ago my vehicle requires a low beam bulb replacement every 6 weeks to 3 months. I have been pulled over by the police on numerous occasions due to this defect. Poor access for headlight replacement is another safety issue that compounds this problem. I always leap a replacement headlight in my previous cars for such the rare occasion that a bulb burned out i could…
ODI 10510012
Exterior Lighting
I have replaced six headlight bulbs since i bought the car in july 2011. I don't even drive that much after dark. I don't use the auto headlight feature either. *tr
ODI 10566218
Exterior Lighting
Over the span of 4 years owning my subaru outback, i have had to replace the same headlight twice, as well as a parking light and a tail light. The headlights are impossible to reach unless you are a mechanic. My understanding is that this is a common issue with subaru outback. I would like subaru to acknowledge and fix this costly and potentially dangerous problem. *tr
ODI 10654747
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlight bulbs burn out approximately every 3 months requiring expensive replacements. Combined with an overly difficult access to replace them, it's effectively an extortion scheme by subaru to force you to the dealership. *tr
ODI 10573010
Exterior Lighting
I have owned several subaru's over the years and always loved the headlights. Unfortunately, i have owned this one less than a month and i almost had an accident driving at night on the country roads in ct. The night time driving lights only illuminate to a very low height (10 feet maybe?) and have a cut off line which appears to bounce up and down on country roads, making it almost impossible to see the road or…
ODI 10415454
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
After owning this car for less than one year, i had to change the left headlamp. I do my own work and have never had as much trouble with changing a bulb than i have with this outback. I had no idea that this would become a "routine" service, alternating from left to right headlamp(s). After changing out the 5th one (3 left headlamps & 2 right headlamps) i phoned the dealer to see if there had been a recall, tsb or…
ODI 10650509
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Subaru outback low beam headlights going out is a dangerous safety issue. Purchased 2011 outback in nov 2010. July 2011 driver side low beam headlight replaced at dealer. Nov 2011 passenger side low beam headlight replaced at dealer. July 2012 driver side low beam headlight replaced at dealer. Dealer checked out lighting system and found no problems. Dec 2012 both low beam headlights out. Called subaru corporate and…
ODI 10501253
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated that the headlights did not provide proper illumination of the roadway. The contact stated that there were two different light shades where the top half of the light was dark and the lower part of the light was bright, making it difficult to drive at night. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.…
ODI 10433970
Exterior Lighting
With the headlight switch in auto mode the headlights come on and then turn off while going under interstate bridge overpasses. The hazard with this is: vehicles in front think they are being signaling at and they suddenly slow . Also vehicles in oncoming lanes think they are being signaled at. They slow and stare. This issue i have taken to the dealers. They know its a problem but give no solution or have a correct…
ODI 10433127
Exterior Lighting
The headlights do not cover enough visibility while moving forward down road. There is a noticeable line where the headlights shine. They beam very low to the road surface. We brought to dealer because of concern the response was that that is the way they are. No resolve. Difficult to see driving in dark unless high beams are on. High beams are very nice. The line of darkness to lighted road is not prevalent. Other…
ODI 11019039
Exterior Lighting
Our 2011 subaru outback was purchased new in summer 2010 at continental motors, anchorage, alaska. The driver's side low-beam erratically dimmed and after three service requests over the next two years the dealer finally agreed that my complaint was valid and repaired the problem. The driver's side headlights have worked continuously since. Last summer (2013) the pax-side low-beam died and the bulb was replaced.…
ODI 10630184
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Subaru Outback.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.