Visibility Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (209 problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (20 problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
209
Windshield problems
20
Visibility problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback

The Wiper problem

My Outback has been through 5 genuine Subaru windshields this year, and 7 since 2019. Only one was impact damage, the rest developed cracks after installation. One only lasted 3 days after being replaced. Others have lasted 3 months.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the garage, the contact’s son opened the garage door and became aware of a crack on the front passenger’s side windshield. A dealer was contacted.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the daughter was sitting inside the vehicle the front glass windshield suddenly began to crack. The crack extended approximately sixteen inches from the drivers side to the passenger side of the glass.   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations