2018 Subaru Outback stalling and other electrical issues

Asked by Guru9ZDSVS Nov 25, 2020 at 09:39 AM about the 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited AWD with EyeSight Package

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Driving in a downpour the other day, went up a hill and stopped short. Car
went dead as a door nail - engine stalled and ALL electronics turned off, even
the radio and dash. Flashers still worked. Took three tries (Didn’t even
turnover) but did finally restart. Thinking electrical, shut off everything but the
wipers and lights, and in a complete panic drove home. At Subaru service and
they cant replicate. Not a bad battery they said. Also, sometimes have trouble
locking car as it thinks driver door is open. When it stalled, it was like I
manually pushed ignition button and opened driver door. It has a remote
starter, so is water getting in and shutting of ignition and messing with the door
sensor?

3 Answers

Keep documenting the problems at the dealer and make a Lemon law claim if they can't fix it. They should go around and check all the electrical connectors and water proof them.

910

Subaru OE batteries are notoriously non-durable, even if they "test" well. Get a 25 Interstate at Costco, or even better a 34 for cold climates. Then try to get SOA to pay for it. Good luck!

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