2016 Subaru Outback electrical system problems
The 2016 Subaru Outback has 313 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 41% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
313
Electrical System complaints
41%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“This incident occurred on Friday July 29, 2022 @ 5pm. I was pulling into a parking space while my foot was on the brake I proceeded to put the car in park when the car suddenly lunged forward into the concrete patio of the Market/Store. I was in disbelief at what just happened. I would happily make…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 313 complaints about the 2016 Subaru Outback electrical system — 41% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.