2015 SUBARU OUTBACK Exterior Lighting Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK
4 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lighting Complaints
Repeated dead batteries. Replaced OEM battery in year 2, new battery also comes up dead regularly. There is clearly a parasitic battery drain happening. Burning oil, this car burns more oil than any car I have ever owned. Subaru claims it is within specification, but their specification is 1 quart between changes, this is a ridiculous claim in 2021. Heat shield and exhaust noise. Always a new noise or exhaust leak. Lights are not adequate for country driving, it is dangerous.
TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED.I DIDNT WANT TO HIT THERE GARAGE OR MY SON IN LAWS CAR SO I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND AGAIN NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR HIT THE NEIGHBOR BUSH AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO REST WHEN IT HIT THE NEIGHBORS HONDA RIGHT DOOR. I THEN PUT IT DRIVE AND PULLED BACK ONTO MY DAUGHTERS DRIVEWAYS AND HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING THE VEHICLE. IT DID APPROX. $2200 DAMAGE TO MY SUBARU OUTBACK SENDING IT TO THE COLLISION SHOP FOR TWO WEEKS.
2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TAIL LIGHT ISSUES. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH A DIFFERENT VEHICLE LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, THE HEAT FROM THE TAIL LIGHTS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO KEEP SNOW FROM ACCUMULATING ON THE TAIL LAMP. *JB
PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHTS WITH SHARP CUT OFF..... LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AND GREAT ON LEVEL STRAIGHT ROAD AT MODERATE SPEEDS, DEVIATE FROM THAT AND IT IS DANGEROUS. NEED FURTHER PENETRATION FOR HIGH SPEED DRIVING.. GOING DOWNHILL OR ON ANY SLOPE AND AROUND CURVES LIMITED VISIBILITY;;; . DOWNHILL FREEWAY CLOVERLEAF ON RAMP, IMPOSSIBLE TO NEGOTIATE SAFELY WITH LOW BEAM.. DEPTH OF FIELD 20 TO 25 FEET, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. LIGHTS JUST CUT OFF RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU. HAVE TO TURN ON HIGH BEAM TO SEE... ALSO LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP THE SIDES OF ROADS VERY WELL, WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE WILDLIFE VERY WELL. LIMITED VISIBILITY TURNING CORNERS IN RESIDENTIAL DRIVING, HARD TO SEE PEDESTRIANS AT SIDE CROSSWALKS. HARD TO SEE PROJECTED PATH.. LIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT HIGH ENOUGH TO THE RIGHT TO PROPERLY LIGHT UP STREET SIGNS. SELF LEVELING MAY HELP WITH SOME OF THE ISSUES, BUT...
Other 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK Problem Areas
Visibilitywiper
129 complaints
Electrical System
117 complaints
Unknown Or Other
106 complaints
Engine
46 complaints
Power Train
37 complaints
Service Brakes
27 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
26 complaints
Structurebody
22 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
17 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
9 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Back Over Preventiondisplay Function
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint