Visibility Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows five common visibility related problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the side/rear glass (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (two problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

The Side/rear Glass problem

Glass delivered with scratches.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Consumer has problem with windshield wipers, they intermittently work. In wet conditions they don't clear. Instead they smear the windsheild, making it very hard to see. On the highway when in motion they fly in the wind.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

Driver's side window regulator failed. Only rolls window down 2" then skips and won't roll back up. Has failed repeatedly for 2 years.   Read details...


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