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2018 Subaru Outback Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru Outback has 249 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Subaru Outback

Visibility
255
Electrical
249
Other
148
Steering
35
Speed Control
17
Powertrain
14
Engine
13
Structure
12
Brakes
11
Airbags
8
Seats
5
Suspension
5
Lights
4
Wheels
3
Fuel System
3

249

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical Recalls

18V773000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light ma...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 25, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis my [XXX] mother's car, she would have panicked had she witnessed this incident. Upon starting ...
Jan 23, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that when driving approximately 30- 40 MP...
Aug 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHead unit / radio has delamination and causing buttons to randomly press and cycle until it freezes....
Jul 27, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2018 Outback experienced a driver side smoking mirror a few days ago. While parked at the gas sta...
Jul 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe head unit on the vehicle has delaminated. The touchscreen display no longer works, it has false ...
Jul 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the re...
Jun 17, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that at the time of ...
Jun 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy 2018 Subaru Outback has a defective head unit that poses a serious safety hazard. Subaru has alre...
Jun 5, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe radio has Cracks or striations on the screen that are Causing the Panel to make calls, Dial a ph...
Mar 8, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe navigation screen that controls apps, radio, navigation and phone has delamanated and now has a ...
Dec 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe upper portion of the Information touch screen appears to have delaminated resulting in the Infor...
Oct 31, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1. Unable to remove key from ignition switch while vehicle is in park. 2. Infotainment system turns...
Sep 26, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe head unit on my 2018 Subaru Outback is pressing random buttons all over the screen by itself. It...
Sep 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicl...
Aug 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDSM drawing too much power from battery when car is parked. DSM drawing 0.151k ohms to 0.017. Have ...
Aug 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGhost touches on the radio making radio inoperable. Prevent rear view camera from activating.
Aug 4, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen I bought my car I had issues with the Head unit the screen would got out and I would have no ba...
Jul 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe touchscreen is completely malfunctioning and unusable. It started off as a one off incident duri...
Jul 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSterio and Navigation screen has formed bubbles and what appears to be a film under the screen and h...
Jul 3, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy 2018 Subaru Outback has an infotainment display that has a Delaminating Screen issue, where the s...

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