2007 Subaru Outback electrical problems

Filed Dec 1, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · CA

All rear lights, rear hatch lock, brake lights all failed due to wiring going from the body to the hatch getting cut from the action of opening and closing the hatch door. This seems to be a pretty common thing with at least the 2005-2007 models years.

Filed Apr 21, 2021 · Electrical · 181,313 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. The contact stated that she noticed that there were four wires near the rear defroster that were cut. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the wires controlled the windshield wipers, hatch door lock, defroster, and rear stop lights. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 181,313.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 158,000 miles · NJ

As I'm driving my airbag light comes on and all the lights on the dash starts flashing and cruise control gets disconnected one day it will happen next day it won't

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 308,000 miles · VA

I bought the 2007 subaru outback ll bean new. This is the second time that the airbag light goes on and off intermittently. The first time I replaced the overhead circuit board. This time I am having trouble finding one. The solder joints in the circuit board are faulty, causing loose connections. This is a dangerous situation that has been reported to the federal safety agency many times by other owners. When the air bag light is on, the air bags will not deploy. Some people have been seriously injured because of this. There should be a recall on this problem. There is currently a second recall on the air bags themselves, but not on the circuit board. How many accidents does there have to be for you to demand a recall on this problem?

Filed Nov 2, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 174,881 miles · NY

I was driving down a street when my car engine was still running but I had no gas pedal response .so l coasted to side of road an shut it off an started it .then after I did that I got gas pedal response .the check engine light was on after restarting vechile so I had a code scan check it,an a code p2138 showed . The code is for the throttle/pedal sensor. I'm just glad I was not doing 65 on a highway an a semi wasn't behind me or any other vehicle

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 162,000 miles · CO

We have experience a multitude of electrical issues with the ll bean version of the 2207 outback. Most recently the airbag light staying on consistently, which appears to be a reported issue. This is a safety issue since the air bag will not function with the light on, it is costly to repair over $400 + diagnostic of $115. Several weeks ago, it would com eon intermittently, no it remains on 100% of the time. I commute 100 miles each day 5 days a week on a two-lane, rural highway and worry I need to get rid of the vehicle sooner than later due to a safety issue. This only passing the safety issue to a new owner. This safety issue should be subaru's responsibility to fix as there are many that cannot afford such a fix and is not regular maintenance. This should never be an issue. Not sure if I would buy a subaru again after owning this one. The other issue is with the rear wire harness that controls the rear defroster, etc. $800 to replace this after we had diagnostics completed during our last tune up. Seems as though there are many faulty electronic assembly issues that were not of the highest quality - maybe a taping or soldering issue. Hopefully it doesn't spark and start a fire....

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 103,500 miles · IN

Well I lost all throttle control for the first time. Engine light was on which disabled the vdc and cruise and the gas pedal. It has happened several times since then. When shutting the car off it is very hard to restart. When this happens and you try to stop the car doesn't want to it just pulses forward so more brake pedal is needed. If you put it in park the engine revs high. This is a known issue with the tps not being able to communicate with the throttle servo via the TCM. This issue happens at random. Usually when I've been driving it for about 10 minutes.

Filed Nov 24, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 172,000 miles · NY

My 2007 outback wagon tailgate lights, lock failed to work. Some of the wiring within the flexible rubber conduit broke and shorted out the fuse. The wires could not endure the repeated motion of the tailgate movement. I have now learned that several others have had the same issue. The upper brake light, reverse lights, tailgate lock are affected. I believe the rear wiper motor wiring is in the same harness. A previous owner made a repair of one wire as seen in the photo. Repair did not hold up. Subaru should correct the condition at no charge.

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · NC

Audio/HVAC controls flash and do not respond to attempts to change modes or cut out altogether. Problem started on a very hot summer day four years or so ago. When controls are acting up, not only does the panel not display properly, but also fails to respond to any adjustments. Not being able to adjust the audio or climate control is an inconvenience. However, not being able to defrost front or rear windows when needed is a safety hazard. Problem has been reported on subaru forums (for example, http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/80-electrical-electronics/23909-08-o-b-radio-HVAC-control-lighting-prob.html). Problem has occurred both while driving and immediately after ignition. Goes away sometimes on its own, sometimes when turn off car and turn back on, sometimes doesn't resolve even with re-ignition. Happens on city streets and on highways but I spend more time on city streets.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Electrical · AZ

2007 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to service department refuses to repair/replace vehicle radio. *smd the consumer was informed it would cost $1,00 to replace the radio.