2016 Subaru Outback Electrical System Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
I was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch with the car stopped and the car was in "park" position. The car remained in the "accessory" ignition position (electrical accessories remained on) because the key would not go to the ignition lock position. I was therefore unable to lock the car steering or leave the vehicle unattended unless i had a separate set of keys with me. Even with another set of keys,…
ODI 11082005
Electrical System
Vehicle starting becomes slower for about 1 week and then it will not start at all. I then got a boost from a service garage in the first instance and drove the car to my selling dealer 40 km. Away. They did all the testing, battery, alternator and it did not show any codes. They only did diagnostic work and no actual repairs and gave me the print out just in case it happened while we were on our 5 month vacation in…
ODI 11062973
Electrical System
Car battery dies cold weather. No warning. Obvious defect either battery or electrical drainage. I not only owner with problem. On line many complaints with battery dying and leaving one stranded cold weather. Subaru and dealer know of defect will not warranty problem. Twice stuck when car parked on street and garage. Wouldn't start.
ODI 11058155
Electrical System · Engine · Visibility/Wiper
I had difficulty several times removing the key from the ignition. The last time this happened, i was able to remove the key, but the car died. I called the dealer and they gave me the local towing company. Napleton subaru kept the car for two days and could not find anything wrong with it. I have been afraid to drive the car on the highway, or go too far from home.
ODI 11024212
Electrical System
Intermittently all the lights in the dash will go out for approximately two seconds, then come back on. During this period of time, i have nothing on the dash, no speedometer, turn signals, eyesight, radio, etc. To me this is a safety hazard. It happens, so fast that i do not have time to see if my headlights outside of the vehicle are functioning correctly or not, so that i am being seen by other motorists. It has…
ODI 11016240
Electrical System
The original equipment battery for the vehicle has been insufficient to meet the demands that the "bells and whistles" put on the reserve power in the battery. As such, this puts the driver at risk that the vehicle will not start the vehicle. Either standards should be established for reserve battery capacity, based on electrical demand, or better indication provided on available charge. I.e., much like that…
ODI 11230683
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
We purchased a 2016 subaru outback 3.6, fully-loaded with every bell and whistle regarding safety, comfort, and convenience in the middle of december 2015. The subaru starlink infotainment system's technology froze causing the clock to freeze at 10:37am as well as the navigation system (no voice commands either.) the multi-touch interface not only lost functionality across the board, but it affected the message…
ODI 10871701
Electrical System
I purchased a new 2016 subaru outback on october 6, 2015. The tire pressure monitoring system activated on january 25, 2016, even though all tires had 35 psi in them as recommended. Since that day, the system has activated 17 times, again every time the tires had the correct pressure in them. The subaru dealer has had the vehicle in the service department five times for a total of 14 days. Even though there was a…
ODI 10853168
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My car required 2 repairs 5 weeks apart of the wiring bundle controlling the fog lights and low oil level sensor due to a critter chewing the bundle while it was parked. I now have bounce laundry sheets stuffed around the engine compartment at the suggestion of the dealer; they see this often from cars out of the mountains.
ODI 10789134