2017 Subaru Outback · symptom sheet
Car won't start
- 54owner reports
- 40,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 16, 2024 · checked Sep 19, 2026
54 of the 336 reports of dead battery on the 2017 Outback describe won't start.
Part of Battery dies or the car will not start (336 reports)
Tick what matches of 54 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (52 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the electrical system covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 23,824 and 52,300 miles, from the 37 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The battery consistently "dies". It doesn't matter how often I drive it. I never know when it won't start. In 5 years, I've had 2 batteries & about 6+ jump starts.”
Filed Oct 31, 2022
“Battery is not holding a charge, causing electrical issues (windows not working properly, locks not functioning) and for the vehicle to fail to start. The battery is brand new and this is still an issue. 45,000 miles on the vehicle, there were no warning lights indicating a bad battery. This has not been confirmed yet by a dealership/mechanic/insurance.”
Filed Sep 28, 2022 · 45,000 miles
“Car has repeated failed to start due to drained battery. Battery is drained by system. This has occurred dozens of times since the car was purchased new. Date of most recent occurrence is listed below.”
Filed Jul 11, 2022
“The car failed to start after the battery drained when the car was turned off even though no lights, etc. weâre left on. No warning lamps/messages were provided prior.”
Filed May 26, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 54 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Windshield cracks or distorts 229 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 44 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 43 reports