Fuse for tail lights blew due to tail light socket partially melting (area where the two contacts for brake/tail light are located-location was the driver's side inside brake/tail light). Was unaware that the tail lights were not working for about 1 week. *Tr
Electrical system
2002 Subaru Outback Electrical problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2002 Subaru Outback's electrical system with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on January 10, 2011. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical complaints
The front headlights are not working. I replaced the headlight but that did not fix the problem. There is no warning light to show the lights are out. This creates a dangerous driving situation that both front lights are out but it seems to be due to electrical or another problem. I have noticed many outbacks with one light out for the same model years. It seems to be a systemic problem unrelated to the bulbs. *Jb
Key stuck in the ignition switch compartment. Also, had a problem with the shift gear position indicator. Dealer urged consumer to put a towel at the wheel to hide the keys holder. *Ak
A electrical short in the rear harness caused the tail lights not to work on multiple occasions without warning. Nlm
Subaru Outback electrical complaints by year
Outback electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data