Battery dies or the car will not start

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (27 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the electrical system covers the 2022 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.

What owners wrote

“I was in start and stop traffic in the left lane of a fast highway. The feature that shuts the battery on and off when starting the car was turned on. Upon trying to move, the battery decided to die and I was stranded in traffic. I needed to get towed out of there and the car needed a jump.”

Filed Jun 2, 2026

“Multiple occasions of dead battery or stalling in an intersection have occurred since the car was 6 months old, with mileage of only 3,000 miles. Dead battery accompanied by electrical malfunctions such as loss of nav system, climate control system, and driving safety systems. Battery failure in cold weather in Michigan winter resulting in long waits for tow truck. Loss of heat in very cold temps on a road trip.”

Filed Jun 27, 2023 · 3,000 miles

“Car is suffering from "Parasitic Drain". Car is brand new with only a little over 200miles on it. Dealer has had to tow in the car twice already. Battery has been replaced. Car has so far been DOA 3 times in Driveway with a weeks' time.”

Filed Dec 8, 2021

“2022 Subaru Outback is new as of June 2021. 2 times I have had to get a jump start. No light were left on and doors and hatchback closed”

Filed Jul 25, 2021

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