8.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,255 miles

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problem #226

Nov 172021

Outback

  • miles
1.) Headlights. They are extremely bright to oncoming traffic and oncoming traffic is always flashing or beaming you with their high beams as they think your brights are on when they are not. This is dangerous. Also LED lights do not put off enough heat and the headlamp body itself freezes over in cold rain or snowy conditions severely reducing your ability to see during low light situations. Wipers. The windshield wipers do not last. They should be silicone and they are rubber which is terrible for longevity.

- Saint Helena , CA, USA

problem #225

Dec 242021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield developed spontaneous crack on bottom edge of driver side extending 12-18-?? in line of sight of driver. There was no impact or stone hitting the windshield. Drove car for 30 minutes and parked car to go shopping. 5 minutes later the crack developed while still parked. Vehicle to be inspected by local dealer on December 29, 2021.

- Santa Cruz, CA, USA

problem #224

Dec 032021

Outback

  • miles
windshield cracks for no reason

- Silver Spring , MD, USA

problem #223

Nov 162021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield seems to have cracked for no good reason

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #222

Nov 202021

Outback

  • miles
Vehicle was started remotely (which turned on windshield deicer) and when I entered the vehicle as I prepared to drive there was a popping sound. I noticed that the windshield had cracked in the center bottom of the windshield where the deicer is locate. The crack ran about 4 inches long. Notified Subaru and was told to have dealer inspect vehicle. Waiting for reply from Subaru

- Cranberry Twp, PA, USA

problem #221

Nov 112021

Outback

  • miles
The front windshield cracked spontaneously overnight while parked in my garage. There had been no previous chips or cracks. The crack started on both sides near the wiper area and radiated upward toward the eyesight camera.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #220

Oct 222021

Outback

  • miles
Was driving SB on route 41 south of Oskosh, Wi at a certain point I noticed a crack forming on the windshield spreading from the lower right side over to the lower left side and continue upward. No rock hit or impact was heard.

- Fremont, WI, USA

problem #219

Oct 142021

Outback

  • miles
Second spontaneous windshield crack

- Edgewater, FL, USA

problem #218

Oct 032021

Outback

  • miles
Random crack started on windshield from bottom middle lower area and quickly spread to drivers side. No rock chip or cause

- Colorado Springs , CO, USA

problem #217

Sep 182021

Outback

  • miles
windshield developed enlarging cracks; was worried the windshield would implode; independent service center examined and replaced; drove down ~1/4 mile winding dirt road to church meeting site in wooded area; after arrival I lowered driver front side window slightly to allow fresh air in car on warm day; did not notice any crack/breakage in windshield; upon starting the car when ready to return (~5 hours later) immediately noticed 2 cracks in windshield on driver side both about 6-8 inches above bottom; another smaller crack on far left side looked like impact; got out and could find nothing on car or ground around that would account for the breakage; both non-impact cracks grew an inch or two wider as I drove home

- Groveland, IL, USA

problem #216

Sep 272021

Outback

  • miles
Drove vehicle over a small bump in the road while driving less than 5 mph and a crack appeared on right center edge of windshield of approximately 3 inches... Within 15 minutes the crack extended to across almost half the windshield. Vehicle has 11500 miles. When we notified Subaru, they stated it would not be covered under warranty.

- Franklin, WV, USA

problem #215

Sep 202021

Outback

  • miles
We purchased a 2020 Subaru Outback on August 20, 2021. On September 20, 2021, the car was driven to work, there was no crack in the windshield, the car sat in a parking lot for approximately 8 hours; upon getting in the car after work a crack was noted on the lower portion of the windshield and was going across the middle of the windshield (approximately 3 inches up from the bottom and approximately 14 inches horizontal). There was no apparent reason for this crack.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #214

Sep 212021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield cracked for no apparent reason. Crack initiated at the top of the windshield and formed a curve to turn horizontal. Total length of crack approx. 18 inches.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #213

Sep 162021

Outback

  • miles
Got into the car on Thursday, September 16th and there was a spiderwebbing crack in the lower center of the windshield. The car was parked the previous night with no crack and no incident of anything striking the windshield the previous day

- Rusk, TX, USA

problem #212

Sep 172021

Outback

  • miles
I heard a pebble tap the windshield and I immediately saw a crack from the passenger side to the middle of the windshield. I just had the windshield replaced on 6 Aug 2021. It costs $600 just to calibrate the cameras. Then the cost of replacing the windshield. This isn't right. I've had plenty of vehicles and this is the worst windshield I have seen. The windshield didn't last 1600 miles. And this is the first time I have been back on the interstate since getting the windshield replaced in August. I am not happy and I think this is a safety hazard.

- Yelm, WA, USA

problem #211

Sep 192021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield crack

- Cheyenne , WY, USA

problem #210

Sep 102021

Outback

  • miles
Crack windshield The windshield just crack during driving on the freeway.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #209

Sep 092021

Outback

  • miles
The car has had 3 windshields already replaced and the current windshield is broken and will need to be replaced. The car only had 9,800 miles on it. Afraid the visibility is greatly impacted. Several dealers have indicated that there are problems with the strength of the windshield on this auto/model. And the manufacturer has also implied that there may be issues. I am getting the dealership to inspect the windshield tomorrow (9/11/2021). I have not received any prior notification of windshield issues prior to current breakage. I first discovered the defective nature of the windshield on 9/9/2021. I have contacted independent repair shops to verify that this is not a sole incident and has occurred many times same makes and model.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #208

Sep 022021

Outback 4-cyl

  • miles
Before driving I noticed a thin crack in the driver side lower part of windshield without hitting anything. - This is presumed to occur spontaneously. Consumer stated it is not a crack but a hard to remove substance and would like to remove the report.

- Franklin Park, NJ, USA

problem #207

Sep 012021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield developed crack from lower edge 10 inches long with no indication of any damage.

- Canton, GA, USA

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