2011 Subaru Outback lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 117 complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 117 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 86 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 17 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 86 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the low beams made it difficult to see at night which the contact believed to be a serious safety hazard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and both the dealer and manufacturer stated that the headlights met government standards. The contact stated that the headlights needed to be adjusted and the manufacturer would provide no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Right back brake light blew out. Car has been having alot of various lighting problems since purchased in 2011. Not sure when it blew out, someone in a parking lot told me it was out.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Outback
- Drivetrain & axles 209 complaints
- Engine 93 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Air bags 74 complaints
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints