2017 Subaru Outback 3.6 Touring

Asked by GuruT4KVM Jun 07, 2018 at 10:46 AM about the 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Outback intermittently will not start.  All lights on dash and headlamps will
light up and work.  The engine will not turn over when I push the start button
with my foot on the brake pedal.  I hook up the battery charger and the battery
is fully charged.  I then get back in the car and it will start up.

4 Answers

This might be a security system issue. Make sure your key is in the correct place but you may want to use your warranty and have the dealer fix it.

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Does the starter solenoid "click" when the start button is depressed? If so, your OE battery could be defective, as I've seen a lot of these lately. If there's NO sounds then maybe there's an electrical issue in the wiring that Subaru should chase down for you. Let us know.

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There were some battery issues with the Outback. Subaru put too small a battery in them from the factory. I purchase a 2017 Outback used, certified. After about 3 days went into a fast food joint, grabbed my order, went back to the Outback, it would not start. Dealer tested battery, said it was fine. I leaned on the dealer, then someone called back and said they would replace the battery with a heavier amperage one at their cost. Since they put the new heavier amperage battery in, I have not had a single problem. Replace the battery with a good quality heavier duty model and you will have a great vehicle again.

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Yes that’s right also happened to me, great car but battery not too powerful. I also replaced my battery to a very powerful one.

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