Visibility Problems of Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy owners have reported 8 problems related to visibility (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the Legacy.

1 Visibility problem of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 01/15/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off on two occasions, the contact observed three cracks in the top-middle of the windshield that led to an 's' shape crack in the middle of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an auto body and glass shop where it was diagnosed that the lament had pulled away from the glass and the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three weeks later. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

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2 Visibility problem of the 2018 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 03/22/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the screen display went blank. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v935000 (visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

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3 Visibility problem of the 2017 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 05/01/2020

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud popping noise was heard, and then a crack formed from the bottom of the windshield glass without impact. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the windshield glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure had reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the windshield glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred after she started her vehicle. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 22v712000 (visibility); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was advised to file a complaint with NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

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4 Visibility problem of the 2014 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that a small circular crack had formed on the lower driver’s side windshield without incident. The contact stated that she had not repaired the small crack since it did not obstruct her vison. Recently, the contact stated that another crack had formed horizontally along the lower edge of the passenger’s side windshield, also without incident. The contact stated that the cracks obstructed her vision while driving. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16v694000 (visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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5 Visibility problem of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 10/21/2014

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that her visibility was obstructed when the sun reflected off the factory installed navigational system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 600.

6 Visibility problem of the 2014 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 06/28/2014

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the fabric used on the rear deck shelf located behind the rear seats of the vehicle caused a hazing and glaring effect from the sunlight coming through the rear window. The contact indicated that the hazing and glaring effect impaired the rear window visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the defect was caused by the color of the rear deck shelf materials. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and agreed to change the color of the rear deck shelf materials. The failure mileage was 20.

7 Visibility problem of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 06/09/2011

The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while parked, the front passenger side window shattered unexpectedly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the repairs would not be covered under warranty. The contact also stated that the front passenger side window had suffered a nickel sulfide inclusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

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8 Visibility problem of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 11/01/2008

2005 Subaru Legacy gt wagon with 55k started intermittently about Nov 1, 2008. The heating/ac display would go dead but the fan was on and kept blowing whatever temp was last selected but none of the controls would change it. Could not duplicate at the dealership so they didn't do anything. About 2 weeks later it went from intermittent to 100% dead. Radio still works and I've noticed that the radio display doesn't dim at night even though the rest of the instrument panels does. I cannot control any of the defrost or heating/ac controls.

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