2008 Subaru Outback Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 6
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Sticky, melting dashboard, shiny and reflective in direct sunlight creating visibility problems, unsure how it will react if passenger airbag must be deployed thru deteriorating dashboard, affecting resale value. Dashboard literally comes off on hands or wiping rags, possible release of chemicals into interior? Subaru will only address 1/3 of the defect repair cost. Total average cost for replacement is approx…
ODI 11142465
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Visibility/Wiper
Air bag: the "ovhd console pass on off indicator" had to be replaced. Seat belts: the front driver side seat belt does not retract reliably. It has broken the left front door switch twice. Windshield wipers: the wiper blade transmission unit had to be replaced.
ODI 10938852
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Hvac fails to operate. Defroster will not operate. Symptoms accompanied by flashing control panel for hvac and radio. Widespread reports of this problem shared on car owner internet forums.
ODI 10775953
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Melted dashboard on 2008 subaru outback 2.5i. Causing glare in windshield reducing visibility. *tr
ODI 10671919
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Hvac / radio (cd 6 disc changer model) fast flashing, all functions stay enabled but can not be controlled from the panel. Can not turn on defrost unit or adjust temperature or radio controls while flashing occurs. This happens intermittently for a year and has gotten significantly worse where controls are unavailable for 20 minutes or more at a time. Dangerous situation in winter when you can not use the defrost…
ODI 10659053
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard has suddenly become very sticky/tacky, and extremely shiny. Attempts to clean or remove apparent residue have had no effect on stickiness, and lint from rags or paper towels tends to stick to dash. In sunlight, moonlight or streetlight, dashboard surface reflects onto windshield and poses a safety hazard. Dashboard plastic appears to be chemically breaking down or melting. A similar issue affected several…
ODI 10681213
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Subaru Outback.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.