2024 Subaru Outback: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2024 Subaru Outback that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754295 (filed 08/02/2026): “My battery prematurely drained and it caused my car to not start at all. it's a new car and was checked at the dealership and was confirmed to be in perfect working order when i bought it. not even six months of owning it and then battery died, i had to pay out of pocket for a replacement battery. i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11741644 (filed 06/02/2026): “Many controls are integrated within the main infotainment screen on the 2024 outback. every month or so, a siriusxm advertisement will randomly pop-up on the screen, taking up the entire screen, rendering all screen controls/buttons useless. this is a safety concern, as not only screen controls are …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11741653 (filed 06/02/2026): “Before i begin my commute, i’m greeted by a persistent message within the center infotainment display from the satellite radio service provider sirusxm. the message will not go away until manually closed out, as the exit button is farther away from the drivers reach (more accessible from the passeng…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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