Visibility Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 2,069 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (1,780 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (217 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Subaru Outback

The Wiper problem

Large crack spontaneously formed in window whiled parked overnight. No visible indications of impact. Suspect related to it being very hot out.   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 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph the front windshield cracked approximately 6 inches from the heat sensor, no warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the contact was advised that   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. During a rainstorm, water entered the vehicle through the sun roof and drenched the cabin. The failure caused $1,769 worth of damage. The failure occurred because a drain tube on the sun roof became clogged and caused the water to back up and enter the   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 60 mph and activating the windshield washer on intermittent mode, he noticed that the windshield was significantly dry as the washer mechanism was not supplying fluid to the windshield at the nozzle.   Read details...




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