2014 Subaru Outback electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 32 complaints for the 2014 Subaru Outback, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Spontaneous engine fire while driving - mar 07,2019 - 2014 subaru outback with current maintenance and no prior history of malfunction. During a 2.1 mile drive on city streets electrical disturbances of the radio/media console were noted, followed shortly thereafter by black smoke from under the hood. The car was immediately pulled to the side of the road. Upon exiting the car, the smoke had become white and flames were noted under the car. The front of the car soon became engulfed in flames.
On or about nov 24, 2015, an ignition problem developed. When turning the ignition switch there was no power. With each turn, more and more power turned until it finally started. According to sheehy subaru, springfield, va, there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and stated "I needed to start the car ever couple of days." about 2 weeks later, reynolds GMC subaru came and picked up the car and said there was technical bulletin out for this problem (I was not able to locate) and they have fixed twenty other cars…
Other problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Outback
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints