NHTSA Complaint #10561645 — 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10561645
Vehicle 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 150,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW FROM THE DEALER AND UNLIKE ANY OTHER VEHICLE THAT I'VE EVER OWNED THIS ONE HAS TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS. THE FOG LIGHTS, AND CLEARANCE LIGHTS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY OWNERSHIP OF THE CAR, BUT NOTHING LIKE THE HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS BUYING THE BEST LIGHTS YOU CAN GET BY SYLVANIA AT $70.00 PLUS FOR A SET AND I HAVE GONE THROUGH ABOUT 5 SETS OF THESE LIGHTS. LUCKY FOR ME THAT AFTER HAVING PAID TO HAVE THEM REPLACED BY A MECHANIC THE FIRST FEW TIMES I WAS ABLE TO THEN DO IT MYSELF. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE OF CAR. I'M 60 YEARS OLD AND HAVE OWNED MANY CARS IN MY LIFE AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS PROBLEM.. I'M SORRY THAT I HAVE NOT KEPT RECORDS OF THE OUTAGES. THANK YOU.. *TR

Related Complaints for the 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

Other EXTERIOR LIGHTING Complaints

#11498844 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 About three years ago; there was a recall for the headlights. Subaru did replace the headlights, but I have replaced ...
#11365658 I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS NOW AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHTS EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS.. SOMETHING...
#11193548 I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST THREE MONTHS. IT'...
#11187256 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 On Saturday, August 9, 2025, my brakes failed at highway speed. My vehicle's stopping distance was severely increased...
#11667008 POWER TRAIN 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 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 The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and ...
#11640199 SERVICE BRAKES 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...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report