Component Record

Subaru Outback 2007 Electrical System Problems

20 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2007 Subaru Outback - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage20 complaints

20 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V738000Reported October 13, 2016 - 100,127 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 100,127 vehicles across all affected models.

19V297000Reported April 11, 2019 - 511 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 511 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags48 Engine18 Vehicle Speed Control17 Suspension14 Power Train9 Brakes8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.