1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Visibility/Wiper

2006 Subaru Outback Visibility/Wiper Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 17, 2017 · 191,000 miles

    Visibility/Wiper

    The 2006 subaru outback limited was moving at about 60 mph down the highway with no traffic around. A noise of shattering glass was heard, although no evidence of broken glass was immediately noticed. When the car was stationary, the owner observed the vehicle and found the front panoramic sunroof glass panel had shattered. There were no vehicles around when this incident happened and the temperature had been very…

    ODI 11034349

  • October 10, 2014 · 122,000 miles

    Body · Visibility/Wiper

    I noticed a glare in the windshield above the dashboard making it difficult/annoying to see. This appears to be due to the dashboard melting and losing the "grainy" effect which reduced the glare. The dash is sticky and very reflective in the windshield. *tr

    ODI 10650987

  • January 15, 2013 · 60,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper

    Rear wiper ceased functioning. The problem was due to broken wire(s) in a wiring harness that passes through a rubber accordion boot between the car body and the tail-gate (near the right-hand tailgate hinge). Many of the other wires, affecting upper brake light, license plate lights, backup lights, and tailgate latch/lock, were frayed and were replaced due to imminent failure of the above listed components.…

    ODI 10498538

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Subaru Outback.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.