Visibility Related Problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (84 problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (four problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback

The Wiper problem

1. Windshield crack in the deicing area. Driving on a highway heard a loud boom as if a very big rock hit the car. 30-40 second later there was another boom of normal loudness. At this moment windshield crack has been noticed. The windshield will not be available, replacing it on 12/22/2025 2.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that upon defrosting the windshield and clearing it from the heavy ice that had collected on the windshield during an ice storm, he noticed that there was a 30-inch long crack at the bottom of the windshield.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the contact noticed through the rearview mirror that the rear window looked frosted or white. When the contact closed the driver side door, the rear window shattered into pieces and left a big hole around the glass.   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations