Are there battery issues in the Subaru Outback?
I am on my third battery. There is a class action suit on Subaru batteries. Subaru is hit with a new lawsuit alleging the 2016-2020 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Ascent have defective electrical systems causing premature battery failure. What should owners do if you are experiencing the same issues?
What causes a battery to die on a Subaru?
The class action lawsuit alleges a dead battery is caused by a lack of capacity to power the electrical components when the SUV is turned off. California plaintiff Virginia Tomasian purchased a new 2017 Subaru Outback in 2016, but she says the battery died three times in 2019.
Who is the plaintiff in the Subaru dead battery lawsuit?
The Subaru dead battery lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: Tomasian, et al., v. Subaru of America, Inc. The plaintiffs are represented by Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP, and Girard Sharp LLP. CarComplaints.com has complaints from drivers of Subaru Outbacks and Subaru Ascents.
How to know if a Subaru Forester battery is dead?
1 Check Engine light coming on (with DTC P05A0 stored in memory). 2 Potential battery discharge (dead battery) after repeated periods of short-trip driving. 3 A high (or “hanging”) engine RPM after depressing the clutch pedal (Forester only).
What happens when you disconnect the battery in a Subaru?
P.S. Welcome to the Subaru family! Any newer car has ALLOT of things lost when the battery is disconnected. I have heard of the thing with the power window, sounds like you have too. Every car I’ve owned had the battery replaced, I hate factory batteries!
When does the Biu battery drainage prevention light go off?
As of 2008, the map lights were connected to the BIU and come on when a door is opened, and go off after 10 minutes, along with the dome light. In 2010 (4th Gen OB), the rear cargo area light was added to the BIU battery drainage prevention function; it too will go out after 10 minutes, along with the other dome and “door open” lights.
What do I need to Reset my Subaru battery?
They basically look like a 9V battery holder attached to a plug that goes into the vehicles 12V DC outlet. They are on Amazon for under $10 and called memory keeper or memory saver. They basically look like a 9V battery holder attached to a plug that goes into the vehicles 12V DC outlet. Click to expand…
When to replace battery in Subaru Outback Pita?
Most of the time a battery dies at the most inconvenient time. IE in the middle of winter while leaving the in-laws and now you cannot escape. Or on your way home from a long road trip and it won’t start after that last pit stop. Typically the times you cannot easily get your hands on one or it’s a PITA to do so.
Why do I need a new Subaru battery every year?
If you need a new battery every year, that mean you are either getting bad batteries or your charging system is faulty. Many Subaru’s came with an undersized battery (was not a bad battery just too small) and as a result, it would get depleted prematurely. This gets resolved when you change the battery.