Car won't start

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (44 reports), the module (5 reports) and the starter (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the electrical system covers the 2019 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 8,800 and 32,000 miles, from the 25 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“There is a persistent battery issue that, after repeated periods of short-trip-driving, results in a dead battery. There is a parasitic drain on the battery. We've had the battery replaced twice, and the issue still continues. We're worried that this will leave us stranded somewhere with a vehicle that won't start.”

Filed Dec 4, 2023

“Battery drain issue. The battery was replaced by dealer twice, and it drains down after about one month to two months. The car won't start and I need to call roadside service for a jump start several times a week. The dealer ran tests and says there is no unusual electronic drain when car is off, but didn't diagnose what the issue is--just replaced battery, and now after about 7 weeks I'm having same issue again.”

Filed Aug 21, 2023

“Vehicle battery goes dead for no reason. It's been replaced several times. Left stranded several times when car started went shopping, wouldn't start to go home. This has occurred more than 5 times, portable battery charger was purchased.”

Filed Apr 21, 2023

“Vehicle would not start after turning off the motor! This has happened 3 times until it would not start at all, which left myself and young girls stranded for 2 hrs until AAA arrived! The battery is good but something is draining the battery!!! Will take to Subaru dealership to diagnose the problem!”

Filed Mar 25, 2023

Other problems on this car

• Windshield cracks or distorts 384 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 133 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 34 reports
• Windshield wipers stop working 31 reports