2019 Subaru Outback electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 367 complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 367 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 13,000 miles 106 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- 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 | 71 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 24 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 106 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 13,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
I was in a parking lot pulling into a parking spot. My car sped with full power over a curb barrier and hit a parked car in front of me. The force was strong enough to push the car I hit back several inches. My airbag did not deploy. The forward obstacle collision detection did not work. My safety could have been at risk if this happened while on the road or freeway.
Second time battery was drained. Alternator is ok. It is driven every week including highway miles. Dealership says there are no issues with the car. It had been parked in driveway 1 1/2 days. Previously had a problem with radio changing volume by it self and horn honking without touching the center of driving wheel.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Subaru Outback
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 390 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 46 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints