NHTSA Complaint #10498055 — 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10498055
Vehicle	2010 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	November 1, 2011
Date Filed	February 13, 2013
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BLEW OUT WITHIN MOMENTS OF EACH OTHER. REPLACEMENTS DON'T LAST MORE THAN 3-6 MONTHS AFTER BEING REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ADDRESS ISSUE WITHOUT CHARGING EXORBITANT SERVICE FEES. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. REQUEST YOUR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING SUBARU ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING FAULT(S) LEADING TO THESE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS EVENTS. THANK YOU *TR

Related Complaints for the 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

Other EXTERIOR LIGHTING Complaints

#11498844 — December 26, 2022 — This is not about my car, but instead many different cars. When a cars lights are set to it's parking lights or runni...

#11459761 — April 5, 2022 — About three years ago; there was a recall for the headlights. Subaru did replace the headlights, but I have replaced ...

#11365658 — October 21, 2020 — I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS NOW AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHTS EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS.. SOMETHING...

#11193548 — April 3, 2019 — I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST THREE MONTHS. IT'...

#11187256 — March 16, 2019 — MY VEHICLE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE BURNT OUT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR. THE ENGINE HAS BEGAN STALL...

Recent Complaints for the 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

#11688669 — SERVICE BRAKES — September 20, 2025 — On Saturday, August 9, 2025, my brakes failed at highway speed. My vehicle's stopping distance was severely increased...

#11667008 — POWER TRAIN — June 15, 2025 — It is a known issue with subarus of this year that the engine will stall at random intervals when stopping, weather a...

#11664459 — SERVICE BRAKES — June 2, 2025 — Brake pedal went to the floor while applying the brake. Pulled car back up driveway and parked and noted almost zero...

#11653417 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — April 8, 2025 — The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and ...

#11640199 — SERVICE BRAKES — February 2, 2025 — I noticed my brake pedal suddenly sink to the floor, and I have to press the pedal all the way to the bottom to get a...