Side/rear Glass Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 5 problems related to side/rear glass (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.

1 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2016 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 05/30/2017

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. The contact called brown Subaru dealer and was informed that it was ok to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to brown Subaru collision center where the rear window was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,500.

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2 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2005 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 03/31/2005

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the front driver side window exploded and shattered when he rolled it down. The contact had no prior problems with the window and there was no change in temperature that could have contributed to the failure. The contact was awaiting a window company representative, referred by the insurance company, who would replace the window at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,800. Updated 0/29/10. *ljupdated 09/21/10.

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3 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 06/16/1998

Glass delivered with scratches.

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4 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 08/20/1997

Consumer has poor visibility. Whenever it rains all glass gives a film and streaking when using the wipers.

5 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2000 Subaru Outback

Rear window exploded while vehicle was parked without warning.

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