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2012 Subaru OUTBACK Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1355538
Internal NHTSA #	10954027
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2012
File date	01/02/17
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The left/right headlights, front/rear running lights and brake lights on my vehicle burn out at a very rapid rate. To date, i have replaced almost every non-led light on the outside of the car at least once. Both headlights have been replaced twice (four bulbs). Complicating matters, subaru charges over $150 do change a single headlight in their shop. The design of the vehicle requires complete disassembly of the front end to access the headlights. Lights that burn out so frequently are a significant safety issue. Driving on the highway during the winter is not the time for bulbs to burn out. This is a known issue with subarus--the 2011 outback has lifetime bulb replacement. When i contacted subaru about my issues, i was informed that there was no issue with the 2012 model year. These issues have happened over the life of the vehicle since i purchased it in 2011. I have selected a generic date this month below.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3500
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ANCHORAGE, AK
VIN pattern	4S4BRDKC2C2XXXXXX
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	07/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Subaru OUTBACK Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru OUTBACK Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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