Consumer Reports claims that Subarus have excessive electronic problems.

[Mango]

Have you experienced multiple problems with electronics in Subaru Outbacks?

 

[bmart]

Maybe a model year would help...and what kind of electronics?

 

[piste]

Sure. head unit replacements. window controls. The extent of electronics in most modern vehicles almost guarantees it...and it just getting worse.

 

[bmart]

While sales started to go up with the 2010 platform, they've only gotten "worse" over the years from a driver's standpoint. Bloaty and floaty. Too big in every direction. CVT. WAY too many electronics...and many problems with them. My dad's newish outback is in the dealer all of the time for dumb electronic issues. .

 

[nellie]

I don't recommend ppl to buy Subaru because at least once a year something acts up. Maybe all new cars are like this since everything uses electronics to work but I have had it with my 2016 Outback. Especially when had a problem with GPS under warranty and service manager told me he didn't know anything about GPS so I should fix it myself. Same day had problems of battery dying constantly and turned out Subaru put motorcycle battery in car that died due to cold weather but was sold in Ohio. Same manager said battery was fine and had to buy one on my own on a 2 year old car.

 

[legendmc]

Have you experienced multiple problems with electronics in Subaru Outbacks?

Yes. I have a 2023 Outback Touring XT. The Radio head/ Infotainment system is always giving me grief! On every long trip (2 hours or greater) it goes on the fritz. Turns off and on, screen blanks and doesn’t go back to previous! Very frustrating! From the dealer “sorry, we can’t duplicate the problem.” VERY FRUSTRATING! It will probably steer me away from purchasing another one.

 

[Howard264]

2017 Legacy Sport. Problems with battery dying within 3 days or so. No lights left on, no freezing temps, etc. Turns out it was computer coding issue. Who coded it? It wasn't me, had to be a dealer who serviced the car - BTW I no longer use a dealer to service it.

 

[bmart]

Stealerships are the worst. Kudos on getting it solved.

 

[Begwi]

Yes. I have a 2023 Outback Touring XT. The Radio head/ Infotainment system is always giving me grief! On every long trip (2 hours or greater) it goes on the fritz. Turns off and on, screen blanks and doesn’t go back to previous! Very frustrating! From the dealer “sorry, we can’t duplicate the problem.” VERY FRUSTRATING! It will probably steer me away from purchasing another one.

I had the same very frustrating problem, but the last software update was a big improvement. I have not had a problem since. I recommend you look for a software update after connecting your car to wifi.

 

[Kweeksdraw]

Have you experienced multiple problems with electronics in Subaru Outbacks?

Have you experienced multiple problems with electronics in Subaru Outbacks?

Yes! I love my 2015 Outback. I hate my 2022 Legacy.