2016 Subaru Outback Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2016 Subaru Outback?
309 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2016 Subaru Outback, 48% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 26,000–60,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
309 complaints 48% of all 2016 complaints 40,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (144 of 309). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by Outback year
Related recalls
No recall covers electrical problems on the 2016 Subaru Outback. See all 4 recalls for this year.
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Common questions
What are common 2016 Subaru Outback electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the ignition, 12v / 24v / 48v battery and horn.
At what mileage do 2016 Subaru Outback electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 26,000–60,000 miles. The middle value is about 40,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Subaru Outback electrical problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Subaru Outback. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Outback year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2017 Outback, with 391 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.