1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Visibility

2004 Subaru Outback Visibility Problems

2
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 2 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 8, 2008 · 86,695 miles

    Visibility

    Started car to defrost windows and warm up before leaving home. Car warmed up for about 10 minutes,when i went outside to leave the inside door of the car was on fire which was spreading,i threw my coffee on the flames shut off the car obtained water and doused out the fire which continued to burn around the window/door switch. The vehicle was transported by flatbed to the oneonta,n.y. Subaru dealership where it is…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10248672

  • October 1, 2003

    Visibility

    I purchased my 2nd forester, a 2004 in oct. 2003. I have complained from the beginning about the dials on the dash. The background is black and it is recessed into the dash. When the sun is low in the sky like morning or evening it is almost impossible to check your speed or set a cruise control. You have to really stare at the dial and wait for it to come into view to see it which is very hazzardest. Is there…

    ODI 10067896