Subaru Radio Goes Crazy - Possessed - What YOU Need to Know!

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11 ай бұрын

0:03 Our Outback radio is going crazy
0:13 A ghost is changing stations - ghost touch
0:29 Close up of the "dots"
0:38 Now it's worse
0:55 Subaru knew they had a problem
0:59 The class action lawsuit
1:08 The "dots" have multiplied in a week
1:18 You can not wipe them away
1:50 Does your warranty cover this?
1:58 Your time is running out
2:23 How to still change your radio stations
2:36 Did the heat cause these bubbles?
2:44 Disconnect your Subaru from your Cell Phone to prevent random phone calls.
3:17 So many have been the defect so how in the replacement wait?
3:23 How long does it take to replace the unit once it's in?
3:30 How would you approach this with your Subaru dealer?
3:39 Have the dealer seen this before?
3:52 How much the the radio or headunit replacement cost?
4:01 Was there a Subaru service bulletin on this?
4:21 One dealer want to charge a diagnosis fee
4:46 Did Subaru extend the warranty for this issue?
5:10 Should you call Subaru of America?
5:15 What the fastest my dealer got a replacement in?
5:49 They multiple and make baby dots
6:04 It's de lamination
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@StevesRealWorld 10 ай бұрын

UPDATE - well it only took SIX Weeks for my replacement to arrive. I made an 8am appointment and it was done by 9:30am. It looks the same, BUT I hope they fixed the issue. The new unit comes with a one year warranty. But my old one was 5 years old before this all started.

@valkyrie743 8 ай бұрын

did they replace the unit for free? mine is doing this as well and i have at least 15 bubbles under my screen :(

@UnbelievablyAsh 8 ай бұрын

Can we get an update?

@marcisaacs9407 5 ай бұрын

It is essential that the digitizer was replaced as a minimum. It’s possible they replaced the lcd as well as a unit, but not essential. Even bad connections at the ribbon cable can be trouble. The hope is the new bits are better made. I can say at least 5 other car companies have various touch screen issues and some will go back to radio with dials next year or possibly the one after so we don’t have to take our eyes off the road. M

@marcisaacs9407 5 ай бұрын

I am looking far and wide for a digitizer replacement. So far no go so it must be an exclusive. But give it time just in case

@MarkusArkus5 Ай бұрын

Any update? Is it holding up?

@YozoraF1 4 ай бұрын

I had this issue for two years and you have no idea how many times this radio has almost killed me in the road for messing up my navigation to go places. Please drive safely

@StevesRealWorld 4 ай бұрын

Oh no how terrible, did Subaru replace yours also?

@YozoraF1 3 ай бұрын

No they did not and I will be going today to see what I can do

@user-gp8yq Ай бұрын

@@YozoraF1 What did they say?

@tupperkelly 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. I just got back from my dealer and they did not mention the new extended warranty, as he told me it ENDED in May 2023. I'll be calling Subaru of America next. Thanks again!

@StevesRealWorld 9 ай бұрын

Good Lucky - There was an extension, but that might've ended also.

@user-sj3ob6pw7r 7 ай бұрын

My Outback started doing this a few weeks ago, I thought it was the heat in Florida. Thank you for posting, I have never used any cleaner on the screen.

@StevesRealWorld 7 ай бұрын

We live in WA State, but the heat really made this worse and the dots multiply. I hope your Subaru deal can help - Good Luck

@chrisna9861 Ай бұрын

i live in a cold location I thought it was the cold. What is for certain it's a manufacturing defect that Subaru will not take ownership on.

@incidentalist 7 ай бұрын

Saw those dots for months now but JUST started changing stuff on its own today…. Just moved 1200 miles too 😂 Damnit man!

@StevesRealWorld 7 ай бұрын

YES, those freakin dots did that to us also, changed the channels all over, like ghost. Just when a good song started play, it would change stations... This has happened to SO MANY PEOPLE, just read the comments.

@newlife1213 9 ай бұрын

We have a 2021 wrx, same exact issue. I hate driving the car because of the radio. We will look into our warranty.

@StevesRealWorld 9 ай бұрын

Good Luck, I hope your Subaru dealer helps you. I seems most Subaru dealers know about this problem and the others pretend like they don't - Thank you for the comment!

@MrSteve280 2 ай бұрын

Regarding replacement, Subaru stopped having this unit manufactured after the 2019 model year so any "new" OEM replacement would likely be at least 4 years old already.

@CalFunInSun 2 ай бұрын

A workaround I discovered (yes I have the delamination bubbles baad) that at least keeps my radio station on - start car, select my favorite radio station and immediately press the House (home) button to get the apps screen instead of the radio screen. Now the radio will at least keep playing while the screen goes full on berserk, and Bluetooth will connect too. Caveat for me is my touch screen won’t freak out for the first 5 or 10 minutes I drive from cold start, so I do have a chance to set this up.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

YES, there are a few work arounds that kept us sane while we waited for our replacment. Thank you for the tip - Thank you for the comment!

@M4USMC 11 ай бұрын

Hair Nation Rock on Steve and LeeAnn, hope the Subaru does not go into full "Christine" mode. Hope you two get a new unit.

@StevesRealWorld 11 ай бұрын

We normally flip between Hair Nations and the 80s station. Thank you for the comment!

@M4USMC 11 ай бұрын

@@StevesRealWorld Thats exactly what I do, I might be a tad older, as I hit the 70s station alot and Yacht Rock alot too.🎸

@zhodge0 7 ай бұрын

My 2018 legacy just started ghosting 11/01/23. I took my unit apart today and it is sun degradation and common screen press points. This is not a safety issue so doubt Subaru will fix the problem on the low-end head unit and that is what I have. Thanks for posting your find.

@StevesRealWorld 6 ай бұрын

You should check with them, some Subaru dealers are ALOT better than others about fixing this. Some blame YOU, they know it's not your fault, Never tell them you ever used any screen cleaner, that is one way they try to put the blame on the user. They know this is not caused by screen cleaners - Good Luck

@Droids945 3 ай бұрын

I'm currently experiencing this with my Car. I got a new radio and am replacing it myself today. Fingers crossed it actually fixes the issue.

@jinkoofy 2 ай бұрын

same issue here... where did you get the new unit? and how much?

@NerissaPospychala Ай бұрын

Our 2018 Outbacm started doing this a few weeks ago.

@chriscampbell3722 15 күн бұрын

2016 Outback also has this same issue. I’m in TX so the heat is probably a factor.

@jzadotcom2476 6 ай бұрын

Going to take my 2019 outback to the dealer in the coming days, but when I mentioned the issue, the service rep sounded shocked when I detailed how my screen was "possessed." rep mentioned it could cost as much as $250 just for them to look at it to "run a diagnostic." I'm just going to record a phone video of it and show them that as my proof. warranty-wise, rep was very vague as to what on my 19 is covered still, which makes me wonder if they're really motivated to help me.

@StevesRealWorld 6 ай бұрын

GOOD LUCK, I am sure ALL Subaru dealers are fully aware of this issue, but 'ACT' like they don't and try to get out of the replacement. NEVER tell you that you ever used any screen cleaner, that is one way they try to blame YOU, they know that the units are defective and have replaced tons of them already... I wasn't charge a dime for a diagnostic, all they need to do it to LOOK at the screen. THEY KNOW!!! Good luck man!!!

@jzadotcom2476 5 ай бұрын

@@StevesRealWorldafter a lengthy back & forth with Subaru corporate, they talked to my dealership and the dealer agreed to cover the cost to replace the unit. however, Subaru corp person told me I'd be responsible for payment of the labor portion of the service. I'm hoping the labor won't be an outrageous price

@jeremiebrillant2177 4 ай бұрын

@@jzadotcom2476 How many miles are on your vehicle? S.O.A. is claiming that since I'm out of warranty (105k on my '18 outback) that they are only responsible for 2/3 the cost. That leaves me with an $850+ bill to replace the unit. My head unit was ALREADY replaced once at 16k miles- and the replacement is clearly defective. Its really upsetting that they won't stand behind it. Im looking for any help i can get to help convince S.O.A. that they should bear the full responsibility.

@jzadotcom2476 4 ай бұрын

@@jeremiebrillant2177 My mileage is currently around 48,700 and I've been out of warranty for at least 18 months, according to my dealer. I'd prefer to not have to pay for the labor costs since it seems like this is happening to a lot of other owners (yet it's still not a recall)

@jeremiebrillant2177 4 ай бұрын

@@jzadotcom2476 So, one of the Defenses that SOA used was that they sent letters out to the owners of the vehicles stating that the result of the class action lawsuit was that they extended the warranty of the infotainment/head units to 5yr/100k miles. (You may want to investigate that, since your'e well under that) I didn't remember getting one of these letters and i moved addresses 2x within the time period. In any case, i just got off the phone with a dealer in Irvine, CA. that claims that they can replace the head units with 'refurbished' ones at a substantial saving to the customer. I'll keep you posted on how that goes.

@scaryback 4 ай бұрын

Sure enough mine started doing this afew months after warranty was up. Subaru is giving me the run around now.

@StevesRealWorld 4 ай бұрын

So sorry, Subaru knows these are defective and should replace these. Our local Subaru said they had to replace a bunch of these before. They know wha'ts up - Good Luck.

@jeremiebrillant2177 4 ай бұрын

Im in the same boat. I just passed 100k miles and they say they aren't responsible.

@bibbyjones 2 ай бұрын

Me too. My dealer actually wants me to pay $200 to update the software, claiming it will fix the ghost touching. I said I’d update it myself and they said that might not work. They were right, the WiFi software updates are broken 😡

@kevinallen3588 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Mine has been doing this on&off for about 3 months steadily getting worse. I knew it had to do with the touch service and I thought maybe I cleaned it with the "wrong thing", so have cleaned it numerous times with tv\screen cleaner which Sometimes helps. Briefly. So finally decided to Google " 2018 Subaru outback stereo replacement" and I stumbled on this video thru that. But so glad I just saw this. The car has under the 64,000 (54,500) miles, so is it warrantied still ?

@StevesRealWorld 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the $2 - You will have to talk to your dealer AND some are alot better than others. DO NOT tell them that use EVER used screen cleaner on it, some will say that caused and you're out of luck - Good Luck to you. OH, my Subaru was still under it's 5yr warrenty, so it got replaced with no problems.

@djsandman3466 2 ай бұрын

I ended up deciding to just swap it out for an idoing unit. Costing nearly $700 but I'm not waiting forever to get a stock unit I'd likely replace anyways.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

The $700 is much cheaper than the $2000 that Subaru charges at some places and probably a better unit. I did post in the comments that we only had to wait 4-5 weeks four our free replacement. BUT I still have concerns on the quality, just look at all of these comments... Thank you for the comment!

@chrisna9861 Ай бұрын

I'm going to do the same, Subaru gave me a song and dance for 8 months only to tell me I'm SOL.

@kkrjjr 5 ай бұрын

I was vert happy with my subary outback 2018 I got year and a half ago. its a salvage title though so I wont probably have a warranty. I wonder if there is a DYI where you can replace the touch screen layer of the screen behind the glass. at least thats what it seems like the issue is. replacing the whole radio sounds like an overkill. mabye the problem is bigger and deeper I dont know for sure.

@StevesRealWorld 5 ай бұрын

If ours wasn't still under warranty, I would've bought a replacement from "Car Toy" or other car audio place. Much cheaper than the $2,000 that some dealers say these cost.

@Omeezyyy 7 ай бұрын

just started having this issue one month ago, my warranty was expiring the following week from today, i took it in today and they said it would be covered thankfully, not sure how long until a new head unit comes in yet though. Kind of upset as it’s the first issue i’ve had on my sti, i also drive a 2016 tsi and i’ve had no issues on the apple car play screen

@StevesRealWorld 7 ай бұрын

SO nice they would cover it, not everyone with this issue is getting the help they need from their Subaru Dealer, I posted in the comments, I think it only took 6 weeks for my replacement to arrive and 90 minutes to install - Thank you for the comment!

@glenedensnowschool9022 25 күн бұрын

My 2018 Outback just started doing the phantom button push thing.... stereo goes NUTS. Dealership is of no help. Subaru Canada is giving me the standard company line "When an amended and extended warranty period is offered, and expires, we have no ability to do anything else to support you"..... I laughed and asked her who's policy that was - she said "Subaru's policy".... which I pointed out was convenient. If its Subaru's policy, just change it. This recall issue was because they knew they had problems. The extended period was because they knew they had problems. The problems are STILL happening with cars. Has anyone had any luck in Canada with pushing a claim through after the extended warranty period has passed? Its BS that they are trying to push that problem to the consumer now.

@StevesRealWorld 25 күн бұрын

Yes, this is 100% unfair, Subaru knows these are back and should have done the right thing and did a recall on these units. I had an extended warranty or else I would get a different brand replacement for much less - good luck!

@michellehalpinwhite8994 8 күн бұрын

My 2016 Outback started doing this in 100+ weather this week. I found your video. Oh no, there's a bajillion big and small bubbles like you're describing. The screen is frozen for input, yet it os cycling through settings and all sorts of stuff like crazy. The sound is sooo annoying, but I can't seem to mute the button pushing sounds. Have to turn off my phone's bluetooth to not start calling and texting everybody in my phone. Unresponsive to stwering wheel commands. Hubby found a place online that can sell us a used replacement for about $250. My Hubby thinks he can install it. We'll see what happens. Frustrating that this has rendered all the functions of the display useless.

@chapelhill9161 3 күн бұрын

I have the same issue 2019 Outback.. this is something we should not be paying to replace, it's faulty equip,

@StevesRealWorld 2 күн бұрын

100% - we got our replaced under warranty, but so many have expired by now.

@StevesRealWorld 2 күн бұрын

There are a ton of wires on the back of this, but I guess if you know what you're doing it should work out. Heck it's already broken, so I don't think you could make it worse than it is now - Good Luck!

@robertjones5438 2 ай бұрын

i have the same issue. I'm still waiting for my replacement. its been 4 months and they just told me that they still have no ETA on the new unit. so frustrating!

@ismewhat1234 11 ай бұрын

Have you tried getting it clean with the dog licking it😂jk hope it gets fixed & have a great week 🤙

@StevesRealWorld 11 ай бұрын

No, we did not think of that, BUT if I did you know we would've filmed it for the video, hehehehe - Thank you for the comment!

@kevinallen3588 5 ай бұрын

My old mans massive sneezing 🤧 fits 2-3x @week, while driving & refusing to cover his face, doesn't work for cleaning screen either... (Much to the annoyance/disgust of my mother..Or anyone else in vehicle)

@ceccec1305 Ай бұрын

Mine is 2018 Outback and it is doing this now. I was told I'll have to pay out of pocket. I never received any information about this issue. I feel they should be paying for the replacement.

@StevesRealWorld 27 күн бұрын

True, Subaru issued service bulletins on this issue, but decided not to do a re-call. It seems Sunaru wants $2K for the replacement. If mine wasn't still under warranty I would but a third part replacement for 1/4 the price. Thank you for the comment!

@sareennar6860 6 ай бұрын

Yup, mine has like a scaly film behind the screen

@StevesRealWorld 6 ай бұрын

Does yours still work? Many of the 2018 and 2019 units have this problem - Thank you for the comment!

@CenturionC4 2 ай бұрын

The issue is due to delamination of the screen and there are a ton of radio's on backorder. People are waiting months for a radio to be available. Part of the issue with availability is that the replacement radio is a reman exchange unit. Radio's are not being sent back to the reman facility within a decent amount of time to refurbish them to be sold again so the backorder gets longer and longer especially with the demand of so many radio's going bad.

@bibbyjones 2 ай бұрын

If Subaru had any integrity they would issue a lifetime warranty and start to manufacture the unit again, after fixing the design issues. But they won’t do that until they’re sued again.

@McDroogy3 2 ай бұрын

My original started having the issue 2.5 years in and was replaced under original warranty. The replacement is now going bad the same way again. I definitely think this is a manufactured flaw that they should have to own up to and pay for. There are settings that you need to be able to access touch screen to change so it is a big deal that the touch screen becomes unusable.

@CenturionC4 2 ай бұрын

@@McDroogy3 Yep I agree. Its an issue that needs to be resolved sooner than later.

@paulakitchens1543 2 ай бұрын

Has anyone had this to happen to anyone who own a legacy? I have a 2019 that is having the same problem.

@CenturionC4 2 ай бұрын

@@paulakitchens1543 Yes it happens to the Legacy also. If you dont want to wait 2 - 3 months for a replacement then ask your local dealer if they can send yours out for repair. You would get it back within a week or 2

@denniswaggoner8056 5 ай бұрын

Any updates on class action? We have the same thing going on with a 2019 outback with 62,000 miles.

@StevesRealWorld 5 ай бұрын

There are a few links in the comments, BUT I think it's settled and expired now.

@clooneyfan 3 ай бұрын

0:26 My 2019 Subaru Outback started doing this after 4 years of ownership. They said it was "moisture" underneath the radio. I know better than to spray it directly when cleaning. I live in MD. I spoke with an operator at Subaru Advocacy but they did not return my call. I'm currently await a $1500 replacement radio/navigation system.

@StevesRealWorld 3 ай бұрын

I've heard a few different causes from Subaru, no matter what they used a defective or prone to failure radio. Ours was replaced for free, did you have to pay anything? Good luck!

@randylivengood3112 4 ай бұрын

Mines doing it too! Also in WA state. Dealer quoted me $750 to replace. Which dealer did you go to?

@StevesRealWorld 4 ай бұрын

We are in Eastern WA, and ours was replaced for free. The last comment the dealer told the person $5000 to replacement, Many dealers are say $2000. Good Luck.

@codywankenobiii 2 ай бұрын

2018 Subaru Outback checking in! What a joke, Subaru..

@johnmullen7166 6 ай бұрын

Yes I have a 2019 Legacy with 20,000 miles. My radio screen does have those ghost dots and something drains the battery. No integrity.

@StevesRealWorld 6 ай бұрын

That's the same year as our Outback, we all got these BAD head units/radios. Don't know if your Subaru will help you or not?? Good Luck - Thank you for the comment!

@robertkemper8835 Ай бұрын

Same issue started a couple of days ago. I just managed to get the software updated, but it did not help. Mine is a 2019 Outback. Did you say they extended the warranties on these?

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

They did last year, but that time has past also. Call your local dealer and see if they are helpful or not. I hear a mixed bag from people, some help and some act stupid, like they never heard of this before. They have, it's just that common. Good Luck

@sandrastratton1880 8 ай бұрын

I also have a 2019 Outback 3.6, same problem. A dozen or so fingerprints on the glass and I can't use radio, maps etc without it freezing and scanning. My car is out of warranty. Called Subaru and dealer. We'll see!

@StevesRealWorld 8 ай бұрын

Good luck, I hear some peoples Subaru dealers are more helpful than others, if they don't help, I would then call Subaru USA.

@metrohelios Ай бұрын

I have around 15-17 dots in the top right and it presses the Bluetooth button and tries to pair another device (disconnecting my current phone). The heat seems to make it worse so I have a towel in my car to put over the radio while I’m at work/home. Then I take it off once paired with my phone and click the messages button as fast as I can so it has a prompt on the screen to connect messages and the “ghost” can’t hit any buttons because the prompt is too low for it.

@StevesRealWorld 27 күн бұрын

Yes, I found the heat did effect this, we are in WA state, so it's only really hot 2 months a year. The heat made more and more dots, making the unit so bad, I could touch anyplace on the screen and get anything to work. Most of these are now out of warranty but I would see what your local Subaru can do for you. Probably want to charge you $2k for a new unit. good luck.

@kellyholland2466 2 ай бұрын

Ugh i just bought my 2018 last year and the "ghost dots" just shouwed up and have gotten progressively worse - and because it was a used car there was only a 30 day warranty which if course the screen was unhaunted at that point 😢

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

Darn, this seems more and more common in the 2018 and 2019 Subaru's . Mine is a 2018. Started with one dot and then multiplied like bunnies. Subaru charges an average $2000 to replace, so it's cheaper to go to a car audio store for a replacement like Car Toys, (That's a NorthWest store) Good Luck

@CoinSniperChris 10 ай бұрын

I’ve had a loaner since last Saturday. They said they had the replacement Wednesday. It’s sketchy. I’ve never ever had issues with my Subarus. I feel like my 2020 wrx has a covid curse. First the AC went around 9,000 miles, then a tire slashed at 10,000, now the touch screen at 15,000 miles. So crazy!! I said the same thing “my Radio is possessed!”

@StevesRealWorld 10 ай бұрын

Wow, that sounds like ALOT for a 2020... The possessed radio is very annoying, just when a good song is play, BAM, the channel changes.

@user-rr3xs2rn9o 7 ай бұрын

I have this same issue on my 2018 Legacy.

@StevesRealWorld 7 ай бұрын

Not good, the dots seem to multiple, I hope Subaru can help you - Good luck

@Parlusk 3 ай бұрын

My wives 18 had the same issues. Contacted Subaru of america and they want me to take it to the dealership (over an hour away) and have them diagnose the problem. I told them its a known issue and i will just buy an aftermarket head unit and fix their problem myself.

@StevesRealWorld 3 ай бұрын

Our local Subaru deal said, they had to "Diagnose" the problem also. I said the same, we all know what the problem is, there's even been Subaru Service Bulletins on this issue. If mine wasn't still under a warranty I would go to our local Car Toys and get a 3rd party one cheaper than Subaru charges. Good Luck!

@williamwarren4606 4 ай бұрын

None on our '19 Sport, but my sister's Legacy started gong crazy last week. I'm wondering if covering the screen with opaque carboard will help, but she's already been to her dealer, she has a 8 year extended warranty as do we. She has 8,500 miles on hers as she lives in a town and doesn't drive much, we have 14,000 on ours because we have several cars. They told her it was a $5K replacement without warranty, I hope she misunderstood. Our car sits on a covered carport with a car cover on it when not in use, her's sits in her driveway. We do have the large screen. If not for the warranty, I'd look at Crutchfield's offerings. My old '77 Ford looks better every day. All my Fords are looking better actually. We've had a Subaru since 1985,, that may end.

@StevesRealWorld 4 ай бұрын

Did the warranty cover it? Most dealers say it's $2000 to replace, so they are definitely exaggerating a bit there. Our warranty did cover our replacement. Otherwise, I would buy a different brand some "Car Toys" or similar for much cheaper

@williamwarren4606 4 ай бұрын

My sister was told that warranty did / will cover it. I still can't believe the $5K .... but she says it's what the lady service person told her, ... Crazy. I did find much cheaper alternatives at Crutchfield "just in case" needed. @@StevesRealWorld

@rhondamello5045 2 ай бұрын

I have 66k miles on my 2019 and I have an extended warranty that I believe expired in Oct 2023. I have over 30 of those spots. I don't see the link for the class action.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

Call your local Subaru dealer, mine replaced ours for free (I also had the extended warranty). There are links in the comments I believe, but basically Subaru extended the date for replacements until June of 2023 or something like that. Good Luck. It only took 4-5 weeks for our replacement to arrive and be installed.

@prashanthkumar7586 Ай бұрын

Can you replace the digitizer to fix it? You can get 7 inch digitizers for under 10 dollars.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

I haven't heard of anyone doing this yet? But you never know... Thank you for the comment!

@elijahsteckler4107 9 ай бұрын

Is there a link to reference for the September 23rd extension date?? I’m having the same issue with my 2019!

@StevesRealWorld 9 ай бұрын

That I do not know, have you talked to your local Subaru dealer? See if they can help? Good Luck

@Rhinestone__Cowboy 9 ай бұрын

my 2019 wrx just started having this issue about 2 weeks ago XD

@chrisna9861 Ай бұрын

I'm having the same issues and they refuse to correct this manufacturing defect! I may end up buying an aftermarket which If I do Subaru will NEVER make another dollar servicing this vehicle again.

@StevesRealWorld 27 күн бұрын

So so many people are in the same boat. If mine wasn't still under warranty I would also buy a third party unit, the 2K Subaru wants it ridiculous for these. Thank you for the comment!

@Fineonee Ай бұрын

Subaru just replaced mine, 18’ Outback. Normally $1200. I still got over a year left on my warranty.

@chrisna9861 Ай бұрын

did you have extended warranty?

@Fineonee Ай бұрын

@@chrisna9861 something like 6 year, 100000 miles. I made them give me friends and family pricing on the warranty, 1/2 price so $1100. I got one of their loaner cars in 2019 with super low miles.

@StevesRealWorld 27 күн бұрын

Yes, I had an extended warranty on my Outback, so it wasn't too hard to get a replacement.

@dane.paris_music 5 күн бұрын

I have the 10 year/100K miles warranty on my 2018, and when I called my dealer, they said this warranty doesn't cover the radio and that my radio's warranty expired in 2023 (which was the 'courtesy' warranty extension that only covered the radio).

@staybnyc 3 ай бұрын

I have this issue on subaru legacy 2019, barely 13k miles. Apps keep bouncing itself when driving, even if phone is not connected for maps

@StevesRealWorld 3 ай бұрын

Wow, that's low mileage for sure. It's frustrating. If it has an extended warranty Subaru might help? Good Luck.

@DIYManiacJohnP Ай бұрын

That is crazy

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

It really is, I know this was not made by Subaru, but they should replace ALL of these. There was not recall for these, but there should've been - (There was a Service bulletin about this) Thank you for the comment!

@rosavallejo4211 6 ай бұрын

My 2019 Outback has the same issue!! I don't have the extended warranty😢. Can you please share the class action information? Thank you.

@StevesRealWorld 6 ай бұрын

Yes - it's in the comments, I think it's closed up and Subaru did a little extension but now, I think it's expired. BUT talk to your local Subaru dealer and see if they can help or if they just play dump like some dealers or blame you for using a cleaner - good luck

@Amblos-jk7uo 6 ай бұрын

Me too. I bought my 2019 Outback a year ago with no screen issues. During the summer is when the bubbles appeared and multiplied. The dealer sounded surprised like they never heard of this before and told me that the 2019 is not included in the lawsuit.

@williamwilson2624 11 ай бұрын

Sounds like a frustrating situation.

@StevesRealWorld 11 ай бұрын

Yes, the frustrating part is waiting 4-6 months for the replacement - Thank you for the comment!

@gastondonetch2346 20 күн бұрын

I had the same problem, i ended up with a Kenwood 2 din unit, it retains all the functions

@StevesRealWorld 15 күн бұрын

That's the best thing to do if Subaru won't replace under warranty! Thank you for the comment!

@realtorblanchard 10 ай бұрын

Same thing here.

@StevesRealWorld 10 ай бұрын

OMG, mine is now 10X worse it's spreading. Did you talk to Subaru service about it yet? How did it go. We are still waiting on the replacement.

@tekola Ай бұрын

MY 2018 Outback just started going haywire. I am past the 5 year warranty.

@OveranalyzingEverything 13 күн бұрын

Same here. Thought it was the heat. Just out of warranty. Any ideas how ur gonna fix this?

@anrpat80 14 күн бұрын

We have a 2019, and have same issue.

@StevesRealWorld 2 күн бұрын

So so many people has this if you look through the comments - very frustrating - Thank you for the comment!

@marcisaacs9407 5 ай бұрын

100% digitizer

@StevesRealWorld 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

@jinkoofy 2 ай бұрын

same issue here... outback 2019... what's the easiest way to check if my car is still under warranty?... without going to a dealer....

@tarashrynchuk3118 2 ай бұрын

Call SoA customer service and provide VIN number of your vehicle.

@themeatballhero355 24 күн бұрын

Mine just started doing it, except im getting lines at the top of the screen. Odd. My dealer told me hes done a couple and its a partially known issue but my warranty expired last year. So messed up.

@StevesRealWorld 2 күн бұрын

You dealer knows it's more than a partially known issue, Subaru issued a bulletin about this issue in the past. It seems many dealers tried to get out of replacing these units. We were lucky we had an extended warranty to get ours replaced! Good Luck.

@SovietTricycle 7 ай бұрын

Mine just started doing this probably last week. I was wondering what was up

@StevesRealWorld 7 ай бұрын

OH NO - that is not good, it only gets worse, see if you local Subaru dealer can help you. Good Luck

@SovietTricycle 7 ай бұрын

@@StevesRealWorld they said it wasn’t under warranty so I gotta fork up 1k. I’ll do that after deployment so before I leave Imma try a heat gun to see if it works. If it doesn’t then just replace it since it’s annoying anyway.

@powertechgrows6093 Ай бұрын

Have a 2019 Subaru Outback with this problem. I will not buy another Subaru because of how Subaru treats customers over this. Should be replaced regardless of warranty. I am sure there are many more like me that will never buy another Subaru do to this issue alone.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

Agree, this should've been a full recall, I wonder if there will be another class action lawsuit over this again in the future?

@user-nf3oq2ge3g 21 күн бұрын

Really. It’s that bad huh… idoing it may change your perseption on your Subaru experience. It’s a good car with tons of modifications on the market. And your complaining about the stock radio failing. It is a 2019 and it shouldn’t fail but every stock radio fails, and sucks, just get a idoing for 429 bucks, plug and play and starlink bypass, My Subaru I ripped the radio out for weight savings and make 400 hp, I’d rather hear the sweet rumble of a Subaru

@lisahunt5764 10 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, I don't see the link to the Class Action Suit...

@StevesRealWorld 10 ай бұрын

Here are two links that have more information www.classaction.org/subaru-touch-screen-infotainment-issues-lawsuits www.torquenews.com/1084/subaru-starlink-lawsuit-new-625-million-agreement-benefits-785000-owners

@aj4868 10 ай бұрын

Hi Steve I have a 2019 outback does anyone know or have any information that could be useful I appreciate it.

@sharyndavis709 9 ай бұрын

My 2019 Outback is doing the same thing. I’m seeing the dealer tomorrow.

@johnpitts7620 9 ай бұрын

My 2019 Legacy Sport, same thing, haywire infotainment system.

@christodd1988 8 ай бұрын

Same here. Did you get anywhere with the dealer?@@sharyndavis709

@N.California 2 ай бұрын

My 2016 is just as bad, so it's pre 2018 as well.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

OH NO, I have not heard of many 2016s with the problem, so I guess the 2017's are doomed also! Thank you for the comment!

@EddieJazzFan 7 ай бұрын

Same thing on my 2018 SUBARU. They blamed me (and the dealer was very rude) for using cleaning fluid, which I never used. I used only a dry microfiber cloth the clear off dust once a month. They delayed and delayed until the warranty expired. Subaru of America corporate support is USELESS. They try to sound like they want to help but they end up doing nothing. The dealer charged me almost $100 just to say it needs to be replaced, which they already knew. So the replacement radio is way over a thousand dollars + labor and as of today (October 2023) the radio is STILL not available. I don't think they will ever make more replacements so an aftermarket radio is probably the only solution. But Subaru are such bastards that they made the wire connections for the speakers extremely complicated to figure out. And my car has a ton of other problems with the power windows, tires that have leaked air since new and AC problems. Subaru is overrated crap. I'll never buy one again. Sorry for the long rant.

@StevesRealWorld 7 ай бұрын

Oh Man, I am sorry to hear that you have "one of those"Subaru Dealers. I think I mentioned that in the video about them try to blame YOU, they 100% know these are defective and so many have had to be replaced. Maybe 1000s? And to charge you if so wrong, I'm sure they have seen this dozens of times, our local Subaru dealer knew exactly what the problem was before even looking at it, they had replaced many of these units. Thank you for the comment!

@user-wx2nf6ws6d 8 ай бұрын

My radio just started with this issue. Uggh.

@StevesRealWorld 8 ай бұрын

OH NO, it only gets worse, My 4 dots turned into dozens in 6 weeks.. Hope Subaru can help you! Thank you for the comment!

@bradstu14 8 ай бұрын

Same

@bradstu14 8 ай бұрын

Goes to dealer friday 6yo car and this shit happens unreal, embarrassing. If I wanted this issue I would have bought a land rover

@bkstarkey Ай бұрын

Looks like whatever coating in there is delaminating.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

Yes it might be, there has been no fix for this other than a replacement sadly. Subaru wants around $2000 for the replacement. Thank you for the comment.

@bibbyjones 2 ай бұрын

My 2018 outback just started doing this. Mine doesn’t have the bubbles, yet. The home button in the top left starts flashing. It makes the touchscreen unusable. I’m out of warranty because I’m at 110k. The dealer wants me to pay $200 to update the software, claiming this will fix it. I can’t update the software myself because guess what… that functionality is also broken. This is completely unacceptable for a 6yo vehicle. I’ll never buy another Subaru.

@user-gp8yq 2 ай бұрын

Same, I just got the email on how to update the software but I can't get the screen to do anything.

@StevesRealWorld Ай бұрын

I have not had anyone say the update had fixed their problems sadly, Of course it's worth a try. The unit is not made by Subaru, but they should have issued a full recall of these, they know it was a problem for sure - Thank you for the comment.

@davidwalter1828 9 ай бұрын

4-6 months is a joke. I have been waiting over a year and they can't give me a date for when it will be fixed

@StevesRealWorld 9 ай бұрын

WHAT, if you saw my follow up comment, it took about 5-6 weeks and my replace arrived and was install. Did they forget about you? It sound like you did follow up. My Subaru dealer said that they are now coming in faster, they "think" Subaru is catching up on replacing these. BUT STILL - Good Luck

@davidwalter1828 9 ай бұрын

@@StevesRealWorld Ive called the dealership at least once a month. Ive called Subaru of America Several times. Each time they tell me they dont know when the new ones will come in. Im at the point where im not sure i will ever buy another subaru again.

@maryfoster-gq8og 8 ай бұрын

My 2019 outback radio started going crazy on July 20th, 2023. The dealership told me it would be 7 to 12 months to get a new radio. I have called the Subaru corporation, etc.. I am just getting the run around from all of them.

@EddieJazzFan 7 ай бұрын

@@maryfoster-gq8og Same for me. I waited over a year for a new radio and called them every month for an update. After a year, all of a sudden they said they had no record of me being on the waiting list! Subaru is losing a lot of customers for life. (including me) Either Honda or Toyota will be my next car.

@amyrandles1333 5 ай бұрын

@@maryfoster-gq8ogsame here. I have a 2019 Outback and this issue started about a year ago. SofA just gives us the run around every time we call. It’s such bs they know they installed a defective product in probably thousands of vehicles.

@StevesRealWorld 10 ай бұрын

www.classaction.org/subaru-touch-screen-infotainment-issues-lawsuits www.torquenews.com/1084/subaru-starlink-lawsuit-new-625-million-agreement-benefits-785000-owners

@ismewhat1234 11 ай бұрын

Kind of looks like a super glue print😂 that's pretty sad that they want to con people and you paid for that vehicle to be right

@StevesRealWorld 11 ай бұрын

Agree, but on the inside of the glass, our Outback is about 5 years old, no way these should fail in that short time. Thank you for the comment!