The problem seems to be made worse when the lights are put in automatic mode.įor what it's worth, Subaru recommends you keep your lights in "auto mode.First, I'd like to point out that I originally had a 2015 base model Impreza that got destroyed because of someone on their phone, and thanks to the high resale value, got a 2016 with some spare change. The lawsuit names the 2010-2011 Outback and says voltage surges pass through the system, causing the lights fail.
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Most of the failures involved headlights, but on some occasions failures included side marker lights, parking lights, license plate lights and turn signal lights." According to the lawsuit, exterior lighting failed nine more times causing the plaintiff to pay $317.55. A dealership replaced both headlights in the new car, but the plaintiff says the headlights continued to fail. "The lawsuit says O’Neill purchased a new 2011 Subaru Outback and by the end of 2011, the left front headlight had failed followed by the right headlight in February 2012. The owner said it wasn't the first failure that prompted the action, but the nine times after that: In May 2016, a 2011 Outback owner filed a proposed class-action lawsuit over headlight problems. So, where does that leave owners still having problems? Headlight Burn Out Class-Action Lawsuit ∞ However, claims to the program had to be submitted by November 17, 2016. Owners who had previous repairs done were eligible for reimbursement with proper documentation. US vehicles manufactured through August 22nd, 2011 US vehicles manufactured through August 8th, 2011 It also confirmed that Subaru was aware of widespread premature headlight burn out in its 4th generation Outback and Legacy. While not a recall, the program extended the vehicle's original "new car limited warranty" for headlamp bulbs to 10 years from the warranty start date (regardless of mileage). This was a sign that Subaru was aware of the headlight problems. In August 2016, Subaru started sending letters to owners about a Low Beam Headlight Halogen Headlamp Bulb Warranty Enhancement Program.
Having to go through the wheel well makes it especially frustrating! – 2011 Outback owner in Michigan" The Expired Warranty Enhancement Program ∞ " I'm seriously getting tired of replacing the external headlights at a rate of nearly twice per year. Even if the bulbs burn out more often than not it wouldn't be the end of the world if each one required a trip to the dealership to get them replaced.
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They come on when there's plenty of light in the sky or the driver passes under an underpass for a couple seconds. A number of Subaru owners have said that the their "auto" lights are too sensitive.
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The oils and dirt on your skin transfer to the bulb which then creates hot-spots and shortens the bulb's life considerably. When installing headlights, keep your grubby fingers off the bulb.Both are good for safety, but they also reinforces the 1st point. Another safety feature is auto mode which detects when it's too dark and the lights come on (as the name suggests) automatically. Most modern cars come with daytime running lights (DRL), although DRL typically uses less power.But what's not always so obvious is how this ties into our next point. The more you use your headlights, the quicker they'll burn out. Let's get the most obvious reason out of the way first.But what are the factors that lead to a bulb's demise? Light bulbs, whether they're in a Subaru or your house, are going to burn out eventually.
What Causes Car Headlight Bulbs to Burn Out? ∞
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