TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE HEADLIGHTS FAIL WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE HE HEADLIGHTS ARE OPERATIVE, THEY POORLY PROJECT LIGHT ONTO THE ROAD-WAY. AS A CONSEQUENCE SHE CANNOT SEE SIGNS, PARKED VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS WERE HITTING THE BULBS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE W…
2010 subaru Outback lighting problems
moderate 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
This is not about my car, but instead many different cars. When a cars lights are set to it's parking lights or running lights position, often located on the turn signal stalk, at night it appears to the driver that their headlights are on, when in fact only the "parking lights are on in front. This is a problem, but not what I'm reporting. When in the parking light position (at night), it appears…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHLOSSMANN SUBARU CITY OF MILWAUKEE (LOCATED AT 4640 S 27TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221, (414) 459-3677) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVE…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2010 subaru Outback?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 28 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
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