Visibility Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 2,056 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 (1,769 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

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 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 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle in the morning, she became aware of a 16-inch crack on the windshield. The contact stated that the crack had started close to the passenger’s side a-pillar, approximately 3-inches above the   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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