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2005 Subaru LEGACY Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1643146
Internal NHTSA #	11308299
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	LEGACY
Model Year	2005
File date	07/02/20
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I recently noticed that some elements of my rear hatch on my subaru legacy wagon were not working. Specifically, the lights that illuminate the license plate, the rear defroster, center brake light, hatch locking mechanism, and radio antenna were not working. An inspection of the area where the wires enter the hatch door from the body of the vehicle reveals that several of the wires in the harness were broken completely with some wires in various states of deterioration. I believe this is an unusual failure and not a typical wear item. I am concerned as i have lost the ability to properly lock and secure my vehicle, to clear frost and ice from the rear glass for proper visibility, lost the ability to illuminate my license plate which could result in being pulled over by law enforcement. Over time, continued deterioration will result in the inability to use my rear wiper and reverse lights. They're seems to be a defect with the wiring used in this area. It was not capable of withstanding normal use repetitions of opening and closing the hatch door. There are many members of the subaru legacy and outback communities that have had this issue occur. I believe that this will happen to all subaru legacy or outback models 05-09 given enough time.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	159000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHESHIRE, CT
VIN pattern	4S3BP676254XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2005 Subaru LEGACY Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Subaru LEGACY Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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