2019 Subaru Outback Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 364about this part
- Share
- 35%of 1,036 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 364 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Subaru Outback, 35% of the 1,036 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We purchased the car in july 2019. By may 2020 we had to replace the battery. By the end of january 2021 we had to replace the battery again. We took the car to the dealership and they state there is nothing wrong with the car. After owning the car for 19 months it only has 7,300 miles on it and has always been kept in the garage when not in use.”
NHTSA complaint #11397017, filed 2021-02, 7,288 miles“The battery has drained overnight twice since I bought this car. This happened at home both times. This happened in my garage both times each time I recharged it with a battery charger and it was okay after that. I am concerned that this could happen while traveling which would be a severe inconvenience. The last time was on feb 25 2021. The first time was in 2020”
NHTSA complaint #11403326, filed 2021-03, 32,000 miles“I purchased this pre-owned (by the dealership) 2019 Outback bought from ramsey Subaru, nj in may 2020 with 3366 total mileage. In the 6 months since we purchased the vehicle, it has failed to start twice, once requiring towing to the dealer service center and once requiring a jump start. I am now quite concerned about wife and kids being stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #11376660, filed 2020-11, 4,400 miles“Apx apr 25, 2021 noticed cracked windshield in am when starting car for work. Crack was in middle of windshield. Car parked in driveway overnight. Notified insurance company, told me to have it fixed at safelite auto glass wo# 388826. Also noticed my accessory power outlet was not functional, (instrument panel)called dealer, made appointment to have it repaired. Also noticed my”
NHTSA complaint #11415655, filed 2021-05, 27,000 miles“Navigation system failure! I have 3200 miles on my 2019 Outback and since day 1 have had problems using the nav system. The system freezes up completely causing everything not work radio back up camera etc. Systems stays on at night draining battery. It sporadically works and works less and less every day had a dead battery already on a 2019 vehicle.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 29% |
| 2025 | 13 | 16% |
| 2024 | 16 | 15% |
| 2023 | 17 | 19% |
| 2022 | 52 | 11% |
| 2021 | 76 | 26% |
| 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 2019 Subaru Outback
387 complaintsOther or unknown
205 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsForward collision avoidance
36 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsLane departure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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