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2017 Subaru Outback Lights Problems

5 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2025Nov 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Nov 2023

My 2017 Subaru outback has moisture forming inside the passenger side headlight. Temperature does not appear to be a cause. The concern is freezing and light distortion affecting the night time auto headlight dimmer.

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NHTSA #: 11553047
highEXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2022

I have been stranded repeatedly by my subaru since it was purchased with drained batteries, no explanation from subaru. Safety issues arise from the stranding. There is a lawsuit now with subaru but they are not acutally fixing the cars?

NHTSA #: 11487170
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2025

Headlight lenses fill up with water on interior of lenses causes headlights to distort lighting and reduced visibility.

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NHTSA #: 11642911
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Apr 2021

The headlights (hid with auto-leveling) are pointed dangerously low. They do not illuminate the road ahead far enough. A driver would have very little time to react, given this limited illumination distance.

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NHTSA #: 11406234
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2016

Subaru markets their high beam assist (hba) feature as working 'in conjunction with eyesight to automatically switch the headlights between the high and low settings when an oncoming vehicle is detected.' that's not entirely true and that's where the safety issue comes into play.

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NHTSA #: 10899454

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