Why is the tailgate not working on my Subaru Outback?
It happened twice on my wife’s 2017 Outback. Both times when unloading items from the back, the items dragged the tailgate light switch to the back which forced the light to stay on. The second time the tailgate would not open.
Is there a lawsuit against the Subaru Outback?
The lawsuit contends the 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family SUV also suffer from the same battery problems. The plaintiff says his Subaru Outback has lost its resale value and the drained battery caused him stress, money, and time.
Can a Outback be replaced with the same OEM battery?
The lawsuit says if owners of Outback and Ascent models take their vehicle in for diagnosis of the problem, dealers replace the old battery with the same OEM battery “and is thus a temporary fix only.” Visit Torque News homepage for more stories.
Are there battery problems with the 2017 Subaru Outback?
2017 Outback – had to tell the dealer about the reprogramming recall when we originally had the problem. I agree that even after a long drive, the battery voltage is only about 11.5 volts. The real problem is one that my wife discovered.
The lawsuit contends the 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family SUV also suffer from the same battery problems. The plaintiff says his Subaru Outback has lost its resale value and the drained battery caused him stress, money, and time.
The lawsuit says if owners of Outback and Ascent models take their vehicle in for diagnosis of the problem, dealers replace the old battery with the same OEM battery “and is thus a temporary fix only.” Visit Torque News homepage for more stories.
When did the battery die on my Subaru Outback?
New York plaintiff Roger Baladi purchased a new 2018 Subaru Outback but the battery allegedly died several times within months of owning the SUV. The lawsuit alleges the plaintiff had to cope with a dead battery multiple times between October and December 2018 and then again between January and March 2019.
How much does it cost to fix a 2017 Subaru Outback?
1 Cracked Windshield 2017 Outback Average Cost to Fix: $900 Average Mileage: 19,000 mi 2 Dead Battery 2017 Outback Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 16,000 mi 3 Touchscreen Radio Freezes Up And Will Not Operate 2017 Outback
It may take 15 minutes before the tailgate opens up. Doesn’t matter whether the engine is on in park or off. Pressing button inside the car doesn’t work. Pressing the button on the tailgate doesn’t work. Pressing the tailgate button with the key fob doesn’t work. Restarting the car doesn’t solve the issue. Eventually it will open.
How do you open the rear gate on a Subaru Outback?
In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by pressing the rear gate opener button (all models) or using the power rear gate (if equipped), you can open it from inside the cargo area. 1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver.
Why does my Outback lift gate not work?
Pressing button inside the car doesn’t work. Pressing the button on the tailgate doesn’t work. Pressing the tailgate button with the key fob doesn’t work. Restarting the car doesn’t solve the issue. Eventually it will open. Radio comes on at will. When this happens it is impossible to turn it off so I turn down the volume.
What to do if the rear gate does not open?
1. Press and hold the rear gate opener button. If the rear gate does not open, perform the procedure described in “Rear gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be opened” F9-20. 2. Gently close the rear gate by hand until it reaches the half-shut position.