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
We were driving our subaru outback with 1100 miles on it on the highway on sunday may 26, 2019 - there was not much traffic and no one was in front of us. We noticed a crack in our windshield and at first did not think it was a crack. When we got to our destination we looked at the windshield - only to find what was a 4 inch crack. Nothing hit the windshield it just cracked. The crack started on the passenger side…
ODI 11218016
Visibility/Wiper
Our new 2019 outback experienced a windshield crack while driving without any indication of impact of a foreign object. The crack appeared immediately after turning on the defog system while driving. The local dealer insisted that the crack was due to outside influence and not windshield material failure. After contacting subaru of america the windshield was repaired as a courtesy at the dealership.
ODI 11230708
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield cracked after less than a month of ownership. It started from the lower passenger side below the wiper on the heating element. It manifested one morning before i left for work in late may. My dealership refuses to replace it, claiming it was a rock, though there are no chips or spidering. It's a single long crack that winds across the windshield. When i asked them how it could have been a rock without…
ODI 11222557
Visibility/Wiper
I took delivery of a 2019 subaru outback in mid-january 2019. In march (03/12/2019) a small rock hit the drivers edge of the windshield resulting in a large crack. I worked it through my insurance and the windshield was replaced by a third-party installer working directly with the local subaru dealership. At the time, i had only 2k miles on the vehicle. In may (05/09/2019), a small rock hit the replacement…
ODI 11218164
Visibility/Wiper
I had parked try 2019 outback for work on a public street. When i got in after work and closed my door, the rear glass shattered and about 1/4 of it fell into the back of the car. I inspected the interior of the car and the outside area where it was parked, looking for some sign that maybe someone had tried to break in or vandalized it. I found no sign. I then pushed more of the shattered glass inside my car to…
ODI 11205477
Visibility/Wiper
Warm sunny day. Left work, driving home, heard a pop and there is a 12" crack in the windshield that starts at the top and goes down from there. No stone/rock hit,
ODI 11203672
Visibility/Wiper
2 windshields have cracked without an obvious cause. Occurred at 2,000 and 7,000 miles.
ODI 11203267
Visibility/Wiper
Please review and escalate this manufacturing defect. The same issue resulted in a class action lawsuit in california. I purchased my 2019 subaru outback on 12.31.18. After work in mid april of 2019, i returned to my parked car. Unlocked and entered the vehicle from the driver's side. I lowered the sun shade and noticed a large crack in the front windshield. It started at the bottom edge of the glass on the driver…
ODI 11229414
Visibility/Wiper
My concern is with the quality and safety of the windshield on the 2019 subaru outback. I purchased a 2019 subaru outback on 12/31/18. It now has 3200 miles on it. On 04/17/19 i noticed an 8-10 inch crack in the windshield. There was a very small, barely noticeable, chip within the crack. At no time did i hear anything hit the windshield while driving. Therefore, a cracked windshield was shocking and entirely…
ODI 11197327
Visibility/Wiper
2019 subaru outback purchased 2/20/19; took possession 2/22/19. On 4/14/19 two very large (18-24in)cracks, rapidly spreading appeared as i started up my vehicle. One crack started about 2 in above the lower corner on the driver's side. Approximately 2 weeks before this crack appeared, a very small piece of gravel struck the windshield in this area but no damage/cracks/holes were visible on close inspection following…
ODI 11203255
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
On 4/10/19 as i was getting into my car, i noticed a huge crack on my driver side of the windshield that starts from the base running toward the center of the windshield. The car was bought on jan 20th of 2019 and has 4200 miles. Called safelite and they are estimating $1300+ to replace.
ODI 11195763
Visibility/Wiper
On two separate occasions, something was kicked up and hit the windshield of the vehicle. Both time an immediate crack was sent throught the windshield. Both times were on an highway, traveling about 45mph. I have had things pop up and hit my windshield in other vehicles and maybe they just chill or star . I feel there is a significant difference in the strength of the glass that is used, in this vehicle i feel it…
ODI 11195490
Visibility/Wiper
I got a new 2019 outback in december. I have barely driven it. I finally took my family out and my passenger window cracked in two places while we were parked.
ODI 11187449
Visibility/Wiper
2019 subaru outback 2.5i limited purchased 1-'19. 1st. Break: 2-'19: windshield spontaneously cracked under wipers at the wiper defroster heater element. Windshield was frosted in am, started motor and defrosters to warm and prepare car for departure. Windshield cracked while car was stationary in the driveway. Made appt. With subaru, they declined responsibility under warranty and advised to have insurance replace…
ODI 11297753
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield spontaneously cracked at the base of the windshield, under the wiper blade while driving on the highway. I was not following any vehicles so a rock chip could not be the cause. This is poor windshield quality and design by subaru.
ODI 11180230
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The car was not used over the weekend except for a 5 mile trip to church where it did not encounter any rocks, hits, etc. Drove home and the car windshield was find. The next morning when i got into the car, after i used my remote to start and warm up my outback, there was about an 8-10 inch crack in the windshield that originated from beyond the windshield wiper on the passenger side of the car. The crack grew…
ODI 11171977
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper
Navigation system failure! I have 3200 miles on my 2019 outback and since day 1 have had problems using the nav system. The system freezes up completely causing everything not work radio back up camera etc. Systems stays on at night draining battery. It sporadically works and works less and less every day had a dead battery already on a 2019 vehicle. *tr
ODI 11166434
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Windshield in my vehicle cracked twice within 11 months of owning this vehicle due to little or no cause. I had to pay for the windshield out of my pocket.
ODI 11278063
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield spontaneously cracked in october of 2018 while driving on i-[redacted] to work. The windshield was replaced and again cracked in nearly the same location in december of 2018 while driving on i-64. This windshield was replaced and in july 2019 cracked again while driving on i-70.
ODI 11278328
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2019 Subaru Outback.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.