4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,063 miles

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2019 Subaru Outback electrical problems

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2019 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #9

May 012023

Outback

  • 52,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions due to the battery failing to retain the charge. The vehicle had to be jumpstarted. Additionally, the liftgate failed to open due to the low battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the DCM was draining the battery and determined that the DCM and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

- Marshall, MI, USA

problem #8

Sep 012023

Outback

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, it was discovered that the battery power was drained. The battery was recharged; however, later the failure reoccurred. The battery was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact stated that after removing the DCM fuse the failure was remedied however, other electrical features became inoperable. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Merrick, NY, USA

problem #7

Jun 082023

Outback

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the check battery warning light illuminated. After calling roadside assistance, the technician was unable to jump-start the vehicle. The battery was later replaced but had since displayed symptoms of excessive power drainage, requiring constant recharges. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

problem #6

Aug 152020

Outback

  • 19,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the battery drained. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file the complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

- Bardstown, KY, USA

problem #5

Apr 012022

Outback

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the battery was drained. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted and taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

- Gold Beach, OR, USA

problem #4

Dec 222020

Outback

  • 13,563 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he jumped started the vehicle and started up as needed. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure and the battery was replaced for a second time. The contact stated he continues to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,563.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #3

Mar 292022

Outback

  • 23,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up intermittently. The contact stated that the failure had recurred three times however, she was able to restart the vehicle by jumpstarting the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

- Cherry Valley, IL, USA

problem #2

Feb 012021

Outback

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the battery was drained, and the vehicle would not start-up. The vehicle required a jump start each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that there was no failure with the battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Fort Ashby, WV, USA

problem #1

Jul 152019

Outback

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that on the multiple occasions the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jump started and operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to beardmore Subaru (410 fort crook rd N, bellevue, ne 68005) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective battery. The contact had the battery replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

- Villisca, IA, USA

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