2014 Subaru Outback Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving at about 65 miles/hour on highway 17 near apalachin, ny, when a deer jumped from the right side and hit the front of my car. Both front airbags deployed. Immediately, the gas released from the airbags completely fogged the windshield reducing visibility zero, so i could not see where i was going during the braking period. Fortunately, i only shifted to the other line and there were no other cars…
Crash reported
ODI 11255919
Visibility/Wiper
Spontaneous crack in windshield, beginning at the bottom center, while car was parked overnight.
ODI 11210595
Visibility/Wiper
While driving on highway windshield cracked in an arc pattern starting from the drivers side to passenger side resulting in a perfect symmetrical pattern. It was around 10 degrees outside and the vehicles defrost and heat were on high. No object hit windshield before crack formed. Very loud cracking noise and slow from left to right formation. I went to the dealership to have them look at what caused crack and they…
ODI 11291766
Visibility/Wiper
I bought outback from dealer on 9/26/2018, and when weather turned cool, windshield cracked. I had safelite/liberty replace on 10/22/2018, and didn't drive until wednesday, 10/24/2018 when i drove on i81. Truck threw stone and i called to repair, but they couldn't fix in afternoon. Thursday at 8 a.m. The windshield was already cracked beyond repair. Had to call insurance company and replace again on 10/25/2018.…
ODI 11143356
Visibility/Wiper
Backup camera allows water to seep in and fry the camera which presents a safety hazard when backing up (small children, pets, etc you couldn't see otherwise if directly behind -in the most dangerous place). Subaru is aware of this defect but has not corrected it, so if you have them install a new camera for approximately $350.00) you're getting another leaky camera that is doomed to fail. The dealer said…
ODI 11180651
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Sunroof drains clog causing water to leak into car. This occurs when raining or washing car. Interior windows become very foggy and often times it is necessary to wipe them down with a cloth. Dealer was willing to remove standing water from car and seats as a "one time courtesy" and indicated that they would clear drains during each car service performed by them. Recently had the drains cleaned, we have had 4 flash…
ODI 11216994
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The interior windows will suddenly get covered with fog. This has happened over twenty five times to my car. It doesn't matter what the weather, or outside temp is. This, causes a serious problem trying to see out of the car. The first time it happened i caled the dealership. I was told to run the ac. It can happen even when the ac , is already on. I've had it into the dealership five times in the 14 months i've had…
ODI 10731625
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield popped and cracked across the bottom from the heat of the defrost function. *tr
ODI 10584654
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2014 Subaru Outback.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.