2015 Subaru Outback electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 127 complaints for the 2015 Subaru Outback, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 127 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- 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 | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on, the front window defroster caused the front windshield to crack. The crack was located in the middle of the windshield and extended upward. Also, the contact indicated that the plastic exterior panel near the window melted. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,400...updated 06/09/15 updated 9/28/2017
The infotainment system freezes up about every other day and this has been happening again for the last month. Rear backup camera stays on at times. Screen freezes and hard knob controls of infotainment system will not work when touch screen is frozen. This is the second module that has been installed due to these issues and problems continue.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Outback
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 144 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints