1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Visibility

2011 Subaru Outback Visibility Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2013

    Equipment · Seat Belts · Visibility

    2011 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle back up camera defect and requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the back-up camera was not centered properly, the drivers side shoulder harness intermittently would not retract fully. Therefore, causing it to get stuck in the closing door and the heat register at the drivers foot seemed to be partially blocked. The dealer informed the…

    ODI 10556703

  • January 18, 2012 · 1 miles

    Visibility

    My wife left the house and smelled smoke. She pulled over and shortly thereafter flames started shooting out of the hood. She got our daughter out of the car and called 911. As the police arrived, one of my neighbors put the fire out with an extinguisher. The fire department arrived and looked at the damage and said the wiper motor overheated and caused the fire. My wife was quite upset at the thought our little…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10444466

  • October 31, 2011 · 11,483 miles

    Visibility

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v467000 (visibility:sun roof assembly). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that they would have to hold the vehicle for a few weeks because the necessary parts were not available. The contact expressed frustration because the…

    ODI 10434232

  • October 3, 2011 · 13,000 miles

    Visibility

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated the rear view mirror was too low for him to see through because it could not be adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated he was on his own with repairing the vehicle and offered no assistance. The manufacturer stated they would not approve any modifications on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 13,000.

    ODI 10432720

  • September 21, 2011 · 1,800 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Visibility

    On manual air conditioning models with full maximum settings the system operates to full capacity, 39-41 degrees f.; however, after 10 minutes of operation without maximum setting changed the output temperature is reduced to 50-53 degrees f. Dealer serviced, indicated that this is normal operation for this make/model. The internal cabin temperature after one hour of operation will only achieve 82 f. When outside…

    ODI 10426766