2008 Subaru Outback lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 15 complaints for the 2008 Subaru Outback, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The rear trim that retains the center light will break off if there is ice built up on the inside of the hinge area. All ice and snow can be removed from the top of the car, however there is no seal between the rear hatch and the body to prevent ice from building up. There is no warning with the car to be aware of this issue. There is no warning to the owner until it too late and you have broken the wing off the car.
Recently replaced headlights did not illuminate on a return trip home. They turned off without warning while driving. According to the dealer, the wiring harness failed.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Subaru Outback
- Air bags 104 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints