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7.1
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $70
- Average Mileage:
- 100,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 9 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace bulbs (8 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
lights problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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Subaru has failed its owners of 2010-2013 by not admitting there is an issue with the electrical carriage for the exterior lighting. I have had to change my low beam headlight a couple of times. The first was covered by an extended warranty Subaru offered. But the other times it has cost me time and money.
I tried to change the headlight myself, spent about 3 hours, got the replacement lightbulb in by turning the tire all the way to the right, loosening the wheel well liner and front left bumper. I then felt my way in to the back of the headlight fixture - the only way to repace the bulb.
See the video, just one of many created to address this well known issue, included in this complaint.
However, now I cannot replace the white plastic cover over the back of the access to the light bulb. Finally, I'm giving in and taking it to a shop to finish. I'm waiting for the estimate now.
Why one cannot replace a headlight bulb without either removing the wheel or reaching through an entanglement of wires is a design flaw.
Why didn't they design it like other cars where headlights can be replaced in minutes from the front outside of the car?
So frustrating. This was my 3rd Outback. Not buying another Subaru again.
- Gwyneth I., Eugene, OR, US