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2018 Subaru Outback Lights Problems

4 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jun 2024Nov 2017
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2024

The driver's side daytime running light has failed. This light is an LED designed to last the life of the car and cannot be repaired. Unfortunately, there is no indicator light inside the car to notify the driver of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11594942
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2025

Halo light is out and it does not show on dashboard. Halo light is part of headlight system. It is part of daylight running lights.

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NHTSA #: 11667486
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2018

The auto sensing lights will not turn off on some occasions even when it is 9am and sunny. Pulling the car over and turning off the car and back on will fix the issue until next time.

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NHTSA #: 11122970
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Nov 2017

Low beams upper half of view is so dark I can not see the road. Low beams seems to cut view in half horizontally. I can't see through upper half of windshield unless highbeaks are on.

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NHTSA #: 11045969

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