2017 Subaru Outback Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- windshield cracked · 10 records
- crack appeared · 6 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- windshield crack · 5 records
- crack windshield · 5 records
- crack started · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield is extremely fragile and cracks easily. I feel it is a lighter windshield, perhaps to help with gas mileage. One little rock cracked it easily. Previously, owned vehicles of older vintage and models never seemed to crack as readily. On highway traveling 60 small stone hit windshield.
ODI 11144568
Visibility/Wiper
Subaru outback 2017 while in motion on highway, heard a cracking sound and with no apparent impact on glass, windshield has now an about four inch crack near the bottom corner edge of the driver side. After a few days time has developed into a length approximately one third of the whole windshield.
ODI 11123970
Visibility/Wiper
My windshield spontaneously cracked. Car was parked. I went in a restaurant for lunch, with car in view. Came out windshield had cracked from very top, through eyesight camera, down through middle of windshield in a wide j. Temp was in mid 80s. Took it to dealership they said it was due to impact. There is no impact mark at all. Brand new car. Had it less than a year. Had 2 chips prior to this, not connected to…
ODI 11110663
Visibility/Wiper
First large crack appeared just 4 months after purchasing the car in august 31, 2016 at a fairly slow speed (under 40 mph). Second crack appeared may 2018. The third and largest crack happened june 30, 2018, again at a fairly slow speed.
ODI 11109491
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield spontaneously cracked while sitting stationary outside my office yesterday. The vehicle was half in sun and half in shade. The crack started near the top driver's side and spread downward and outward. The vehicle has less than 7,000 miles on it.
ODI 11104211
Visibility/Wiper
> the auto in this complaint is equipped with subaru's "eyesight" driver assist technology. > june 18, 2018 - driving on divided interstate highway, there was a very loud "bang," - the new replacement windshield cracked and instantly the crack extended 2/[redacted] across the full width of the windshield. After pulling over to the side of the highway and taking a look at the windshield to determine what caused the…
1 injury
ODI 11103462
Visibility/Wiper
The quality of the windshield leaves a lot to be desired. This is the second time in less than a year i have had to replace my windshield. In both occasions, the windshield cracked while the vehicle was in motion. I thought the first crack was caused by a small object/projectile i could not see. Then the second crack occurred a few months later (about 5 months apart) around the same spot (driver side) as the first…
ODI 11101576
Visibility/Wiper
Came out of work and found a 12 inch crack going across the windshield without a reason. Took it to my subaru dealer and they claimed it was a rock chip and not covered by the warranty. This is the 2nd windshield that has cracked in less than a year. The 1st was 4 months after we bought the car. Salesman did not tell us when we bought the car that the windshield is thinner than nornal windshields. Subaru has a…
ODI 11102720
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield cracked and by the end of the day (sitting in a parking lot) was several feet long. I took it to the dealer service center and had it replaced. Used my insurance claim and paid out of pocket.
ODI 11271405
Visibility/Wiper
Purchased our 2017 subaru outback 2.5 i limited in august 2016. As of april 30, 2018 we have had to have the windshield replaced 4 times! Each time we were on highways. The most recent incident we were traveling at only 45 mph. Each time, as soon as we heard the impact, a huge crack appeared. There is obviously a problem with either the quality of glass being used or the design. We have contacted subaru of america…
ODI 11093415
Visibility/Wiper
Within 6 months of purchase the windshield cracked spontaneously. Car was parked in the employee parking lot. Windshield was fine when i left the car. When i came out after work there was a large crack across my windshield. Started in the top corner edge of the drivers side and extended across to middle of the windshield by the eyesight camera. No impact point.
ODI 11114024
Visibility/Wiper
Exploding sun roof: on 11/23/2017 our family was driving from hillsboro, or to coosbay, or for a family thanksgiving dinner. While we were on interstate i-5 south just near cottage grove, or we heard a loud shatter which scared all of us, we immediately pulled to the shoulder safely and noticed that the sunroof was shattered. We were going at 65-70mph with drizzle oregon rain and temps at 50's f
ODI 11056868
Visibility/Wiper
We purchased the outback 2017 a couple of weeks ago and have discovered that visibility is severely limited when raining and wipers are on, especially when lights are reflected on the windshield. We have researched and have found on the internet that others have the same problem....for years before and for the 2017 models. We were driving on interstate highways and local roads. A heavy haze appears on the exterior…
ODI 11044559
Visibility/Wiper
I very small rock chip hit my windshield initially causing an 8 inch crack and is now over two feet long. The chip did not even leave an impact mark; if you tried right now to see where the crack started you would not be able to. I reviewed forums online and have seen numerous complaints about outback windshields. Weak or cheap is how they were often described. This was a very small rock chip that hit my windshield.…
ODI 11034665
Visibility/Wiper
Purchased a 2015 outback and experienced 4 cracked windshields in an 18 month period. Traded the car in for a 2017 outback hoping they fixed the design flaw. Now 6 months after 2017 outback purchase an outrageous crack formed on this new vehicle. All 5 cracks began not further than 2 to 3 inches from the frame. So 5 cracked windshields in a 2 year period from subaru outback. Automobiles. The dealership and…
ODI 11031952
Visibility/Wiper
On a bright sunny day it is really difficult to drive as glare from the center infotainment display directly reflects on the eyes, making it hard to see the road. This is a safety issue, the screen should be anti glare. Subaru representative replied they could not help it and asked to find after market anti glare screen protectors.
ODI 11021098
Visibility/Wiper
Window cracked but was not hit with anything. Crack appeared on the drivers side, halfway down the windshield, and obstructs view of the driver. Car has less than 1600 miles on it. Dealer stated it was not covered as a defect and we are on own own to replace it. There are numerous complaints of subaru outback windshields cracking because they are to thin. Dangerous to drive due to visibility issues.
ODI 11012389
Visibility/Wiper
Our windshield began slowly cracking starting at the base of the driver side front window. It began at the bottom edge (heat strip) and moved half up the windshield before we replaced. Cost $569 for oem windshield. Subaru dealer denied the warranty claim, while admitting a problem with earlier versions that year's outback.
ODI 11003969
Visibility/Wiper
In april 2017, just 3 months after purchasing my outback new, i was driving along i-10 in louisiana when i heard a loud noise and a crack in windshield appeared. It began to grow and a couple of months later, in june, there was another spontaneous crack in my windshield that appeared. My car was still under warranty but my dealership told me that this was not covered. The cost was over $600 for replacement and…
ODI 11220963
Visibility/Wiper
Star crack in windshield discovered stationary (in carport) the day after purchasing the vehicle (odometer reading 200 miles). Location of crack slightly above wiper blade on passenger side. Impact strike the size of a pinhead. The damage is characteristic of prior model years 2015 and 2016 in which the manufacturer initiated recalls. It is apparent this problem continues and has yet to be resolved.
ODI 10954029
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru outback. While driving various speeds, there was a glare from outside the vehicle that reflected off the face plate of the navigation system without warning. The failure distracted the contact from driving and hindered her visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the glare failure was confirmed. A buy back for the vehicle was offered; however, the contact declined.…
ODI 10939636
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2017 Subaru Outback.
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