2007 Subaru Outback Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 15%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Subaru Outback, 15% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,750 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down a street when my car engine was still running but I had no gas pedal response .so l coasted to side of road an shut it off an started it .then after I did that I got gas pedal response .the check engine light was on after restarting vechile so I had a code scan check it,an a code p2138 showed . The code is for the throttle/pedal sensor. I'm just glad I was not doing 65 on a highway an a semi wasn't behind me or any other vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11277724, filed 2019-11, 174,881 miles“As I'm driving my airbag light comes on and all the lights on the dash starts flashing and cruise control gets disconnected one day it will happen next day it won't”
NHTSA complaint #11348382, filed 2020-08, 158,000 miles“I bought the 2007 Subaru Outback ll bean new. This is the second time that the airbag light goes on and off intermittently. The first time I replaced the overhead circuit board. This time I am having trouble finding one. The solder joints in the circuit board are faulty, causing loose connections. This is a dangerous situation that has been reported to NHTSA many times by other owners. When the air bag light is on, the air bags will not deploy. Some people have been seriously injured because of this. There should be a recall on this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306494, filed 2020-02, 308,000 miles“My 2007 Outback wagon tailgate lights, lock failed to work. Some of the wiring within the flexible rubber conduit broke and shorted out the fuse. The wires could not endure the repeated motion of the tailgate movement. I have now learned that several others have had the same issue. The upper brake light, reverse lights, tailgate lock are affected. I believe the rear wiper motor wiring is in the same harness. A previous owner made a repair of one wire as seen in the photo. Repair did not hold up. Subaru should correct the condition at no charge.”
NHTSA complaint #11153482, filed 2018-11, 172,000 miles“Well I lost all throttle control for the first time. Engine light was on which disabled the vdc and cruise and the gas pedal. It has happened several times since then. When shutting the car off it is very hard to restart. When this happens and you try to stop the car doesn't want to it just pulses forward so more brake pedal is needed. If you put it in park the engine revs high. This is a known issue with the tps not being able to communicate with the throttle servo via the TCM. This issue happens at random. Usually when I've been driving it for about 10 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11231670, filed 2019-07, 103,500 milesRelated recalls
- 19V297000Apr 11, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru Outback 2005–2014, Legacy 2005–2014, WRX 2008–2014 +3 more
- 16V738000Oct 13, 2016Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013…Covers: Subaru Outback 2007–2009, Impreza 2008–2014, Forester 2009–2013 +1 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 29% |
| 2025 | 13 | 16% |
| 2024 | 17 | 16% |
| 2023 | 17 | 19% |
| 2022 | 52 | 11% |
| 2021 | 76 | 25% |
| 2020 | 259 | 29% |
| 2019 | 364 | 35% |
| 2018 | 267 | 33% |
| 2017 | 392 | 43% |
| 2016 | 309 | 48% |
| 2015 | 127 | 25% |
| 2014 | 32 | 15% |
| 2013 | 23 | 8% |
| 2012 | 37 | 13% |
| 2011 | 67 | 10% |
| 2010 | 33 | 9% |
| 2009 | 23 | 22% |
| 2008 | 34 | 15% |
| 2007 | 20 | 15% |
| 2006 | 42 | 15% |
| 2005 | 28 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 8 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Subaru Outback
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology