2019 Subaru Outback Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 69
- 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.
What owners report
- windshield cracked · 24 records
- passenger side · 14 records
- windshield crack · 9 records
- inch crack · 8 records
- crack appeared · 8 records
- noticed crack · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 68 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
September 20, 2019. I was driving to work surrounded by an open field and nothing else. A spontaneous fault appeared in my windshield. On the way home the same day, a second one appeared out of nowhere and without anything striking the windshield. Overnight the second fault grew long cracks from it which we noticed. This is clearly a manufacturing fault. I feel badly because it is my first subaru purchase and have…
ODI 11309494
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving down the road, no cars in front of me, and i heard a click. I looked around and noticed a 3' crack in the windshield. The crack has since grown to 24'
ODI 11271384
Visibility/Wiper
While stationary at a red light, on a city street, the rear windshield spontaneously broke. The breaking was unprompted as no object was heard or seen to have hit the windshield; a review conducted by the local authorities of nearby camera footage confirmed this as well. The same issues noted by many others in the third class-action lawsuit filed against subaru regarding their faulty windows exactly describes our…
ODI 11291651
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield has taken more rock chips and cracks than any other windshield i've had. I was told i had to have my windshield replaced by their certified groups due to the eyesight system and they wanted me to replace my brand new windshield for $1500. I just bought the car in july. September a rock hit the windshield and it was on a sunday and there wasn't a repair shop open on sunday and when i came out the the…
ODI 11277845
Visibility/Wiper
We bought our outback new in june of 2019 and in the past 6 months have experienced 2 cracks in our windshield despite ever being hit with a rock or other debris. Both cracks appeared after being parked over night.
ODI 11300697
Visibility/Wiper
Eyesight windshield broke while driving on a freeway in light rain. No known cause. Crack continued expanding for 2 days in warm, dry weather. Had windshield replaced on an insurance claim with safelite and they also calibrated the eyesight cameras.
ODI 11271313
Visibility/Wiper
I got a brand new subaru 2019 suv in second week of may 2019. Car has around 5500 miles on it. Windshield developed a crack that i observed when i got into my car next morning. Overnight car was parked on my drive way. There are no trees and i dont see any rocks hitting. It cracked out of no where
ODI 11252922
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield spontaneously cracked. Parked at a convenience store, nothing around the vehicle, came out and noticed a crack from the a post into the middle of the windshield. Happened on a saturday, attempted to call insurance company and was told i had to wait until monday.
ODI 11271306
Visibility/Wiper
Driving down normal highway and noticed a crack forming. Windshield cracked near wiper from maybe some road dust hit it that is common on any highway. Never had such a big crack from normal road dust before.
ODI 11252431
Visibility/Wiper
Crack appeared on windshield without any prior damage to the area while driving. Started below windshield wiper on driverside and continues for 24" across the center of the glass in a curved 40 deg angle.
ODI 11245401
Visibility/Wiper
Substantial windshield crack with no visible previous damage. Vehicle was parked outdoors at approximately 2045 central time on 8/15/2019 facing west. At approximately 0900 central time on 8/16/2019 vehicle had a substantial 7+ inch crack descending from top of the windshield directly above and descending vertically down from near the driver eyesight camera. This is unacceptable behavior for glass which is meant to…
ODI 11244638
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving my brand new subaru outback 2019 with less then 1200 miles on it and i noticed a crack in the center bottom of the windshield. The crack worked it's way up from the bottom. I did not hear or see any impact to the windshield. I immediately reported the issue to my local dealer and subaru of america (sr #:1-46794058270). The service manager at my local dealer was convinced the glass crack was caused by…
ODI 11277549
Visibility/Wiper
We had our first spontaneous crack about a week after purchasing our outback in november 2018. I'm not sure where it happened but we had not had any rocks hit the windshield. The dealership claimed it was a chip (they used a ballpoint pen to inspect and i believe they created a small chip along the crack line) but they replaced it for free. The second crack occurred about a month after the new windshield was…
ODI 11243696
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield cracked while sitting face forward in driveway. Took it to the dealership in peoria az who denied liability. I pursued with subaru and they said they would pay (1 time only). Dealership took photo's. Date of 8/8 is approximate but was the same day i paid my 1st car payment.
ODI 11291919
Visibility/Wiper
Car was parked in covered car port overnight. In morning, a horizontal crack had appeared in front windshield. Crack is 18-24 inches long. Running from passenger side pillar to area near center of windshield. About 18 inches up from dash
ODI 11234900
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield spontaneous crack under wiper deicer connection vehicle was stationary
ODI 11244818
Visibility/Wiper
Spontaneous windshield crack that originated directing underneath windshield wiper on passenger side while parked outside. Windshield was cleaned hours before crack appeared, and no imperfections were observed; vehicle not driven or moved. Got in vehicle in evening and crack was present expanding almost the entire side of passenger view.
ODI 11231950
Visibility/Wiper
Purchased new 2019 subaru outback. When parked in the garage overnight after just a couple weeks a stress crack began to form from the top of the windshield going down. The next day it was outside on a hot day and the crack began to get worse. No impact on windshield from rock or anything else. May be caused from heat? Vehicle was stationary in both cases.
ODI 11229755
Visibility/Wiper
I purchased this vehicle brand new march 2019. I developed a crack that started at the base of the windshield, closer to the passenger side, that quickly spread throughout the windshield 3 months after purchasing and with less than 6k miles. It appeared to be from a small stone chip. The point of impact was very minimal and i have had other vehicles that have had much larger chips that have 'spidered' but never…
ODI 11228820
Visibility/Wiper
Small rock hit lower left corner of windshield, approximately 2 inches from edge. Continued driving. Suddenly, entire windshield cracked across approximately 70% of glass within 5 minutes, obstructing view. Initial impact was tiny chip, barely visible without close inspection. Normal driving conditions, highway, 60mph, dry road & weather, before sunrise. Single owner vehicle, 10k miles. Complaint also filed with…
ODI 11230389
Visibility/Wiper
My vehicle was parked in my driveway. I came out of my home to get ready to drive when i noticed the windshield cracked. It begins with a vertical split of the glass with no sign of a point of impact from debris. Cause: unknown. I called the dealership and explained that i had not been driving nor had a rock hit my windshield. They said that it would take them a week for them to get a rep and service manager to…
ODI 11232110
Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle was stationary, parked at my house when i realized the back windshield was completely shattered. It was still in place because of the tempered glass. I opened the door to get something out of the car and the windshield fell apart into my car and on the ground. Under 7000 miles on the car.
ODI 11221826
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield cracked in multiple places. First crack occurred 1 week after purchase of brand new vehicle. Multiple cracks occurred occurred while driving. Last two significant cracks occurred while car parked.
ODI 11277769
Visibility/Wiper
Just experienced my second spontaneous crack within four six months where the windshield needed to be replaced on my 2019 subaru outback. The crack starts at the bottom of the windshield below the wiper blades and the crack expands upward approximately 12-18 inches. It is beyond meshy these windshields have to be replaced so often and it is my opinion they are made with materials that cannot stand up to day to day…
ODI 11229689
Visibility/Wiper
My windshield cracked below the wiper.it started dead center and crack spread rapidly.research shows other subaru owners with the same issue. Subaru will not admit to a defect. Vehicle was in motion. No vehicle was in front of me
ODI 11218133
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2019 Subaru Outback.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.