2011 Subaru Outback Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 15
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
While driving straight at 60 mph on a 4 lane divided highway, sunroof suddenly exploded into hundreds of bits of glass. Fortunately, the shade was closed so no glass came inside the vehicle. No other damage occurred to the vehicle, and i was able to keep the car under full control. This occurred during daytime hours on january 17, 2020. Outside temperature was 37 degrees. No cars were in front of me that may have…
ODI 11300827
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Tamara recall i have had my 2011 outback for 4 months now and have gone through 3 sets of low beam headlights. Not sure why they keep dying prematurely. I have gotten more expensive bulbs every time and now the $60 bulbs are doing the same thing. I feel there is an electrical issue and i have seen multiple forums describing the same issue from other people with the same year, make, and model.
ODI 11104910
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall - also, wiper motor safety recall. I've attempted to work with subaru to get these two recalls addressed, and made two phone calls in early april, and after being told to wait and be contacted by an approved dealership, there was no follow-up and no appointment set. After several weeks of waiting i contacted subaru again, this time through email on may 20th, and was again told to wait to be contacted…
ODI 11099224
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. While driving approximately 65 mph, the moon roof glass independently detached from the vehicle. The contact called the dealer (irvine subaru, located on [redacted], lake forest, ca 92630) who confirmed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v467000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 11003050
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield wiper started working while in the off position, the wiper makes 1 or 2 swipes and then does it again after a few seconds. It makes a "clicking" or buzzing sound in the steering column when it happens. The only way to stop its operation was to pull the 30 a fuse. Very frustrating. There is no apparent reason for this to happen, it just started doing it on it's own.
ODI 10982974
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
My headlights have gone out 6 times! The last time i switched to an led system and now it has blown my rf headlight in 6 months! Led it supposed to last longer! I definitely have some kind of electrical issue!
ODI 10940389
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle will stall out when the brakes are pressed abruptly and the speed suddenly decreases. This is extremely unsafe. Especially for my pregnant wife to be driving. We bought a subaru because we thought they were built right and safe. We were wrong. *tr
ODI 10935430
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall i am concerned about the airbag recall. Our subaru outback is our only vehicle, and it is our family vehicle. My pregnant wife is due with our second child and has been sitting in the back seat. However, that child could come any time. She is a high risk pregnancy with a history of premature birth. At 33 weeks, this is the farthest she's ever come along in a pregnancy. If this baby comes, then it means…
ODI 10929646
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v694000 (visibility); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Parts…
ODI 10925934
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall have had two verbal discussions about replacement parts and one email inquiry, but no reply or response from my local dealership south blvd subaru charlotte nc after conversation with a salesman i suspect "unsold" vehicles on their lot are receiving replacement parts before customer vehicles. *tr
ODI 10936471
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v694000 (visibility) and 16v358000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10929650
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Airbag recall this recall was in june and subaru it not taking any appointments to fix the problem.
ODI 10916389
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
We were coming home from a fireworks display at night and my son told me to turn on my lights which already had done, and the low beams on both sides and the marker lights didn't work. I tried turning switch to all positions and they still didn't come on. The high beams work okay and turn signals front and back & brake lights work. We drove home with the fog lights which still work. We need the car to go on vacation…
ODI 10747854
Visibility/Wiper
The front (windshield) wipers will not shut off. In the off position, they run at a high rate of speed that equates the second highest speed possible. The wipers running on a dry day, a dry windshield is a considerable distraction. It is being reported with many owners online.
ODI 10731881
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I have replaced my headlight bulbs 3 times for each headlight and i only have 88,000 miles on my car.
ODI 10761973
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Subaru Outback.
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