Windshield problems of the 2004 Subaru Outback

Three problems related to windshield have been reported for the 2004 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2004

Consumer states, "the front windshield had a crack when using the windshield wipers deicer". The dealer replaced the front windshield at no charge. Within a year or more the front windshield cracked again in the same place. After the consumer used the windshield wipers deicer again.

2 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

Cracked windshield.

3 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2003

On a very cold day the windshield cracked after turning on the defroster. No cracks were previously observed on the windshield. The car is only 3 weeks old.


Other Visibility related problems of the 2004 Subaru Outback

Windshield problems
3
Visibility problems
2


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