10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
848 miles

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problem #34

Aug 312021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield spontaneously cracked. No warning.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #33

Aug 232021

Outback

  • miles
My wife has purchased Subaru 2021 Outback on May 2021. The windshield got cracked while it was parked in a driveway. It looks there was no sign of impact on the crack. The windshield of the Outback looks very susceptible to crack.

- Emerson, NJ, USA

problem #32

Aug 012021

Outback

  • miles
After less than 3,000 miles and 6 months, the windshield spontaneously cracked from about 1/3 the way up the driver-side post horizontally about 12-?? toward the center of the car, then up vertically about 10-?? and then horizontally about 24-?? further toward the center of the car. This was reported to Subaru of America with Case # 1-73126830225 on 2021-08-18.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #31

Aug 222021

Outback

  • miles
Cracked windshield while parked in the garage

- Meriden , KS, USA

problem #30

Aug 172021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield cracked on a new 2021 car, while driving in the city in clear weather and light traffic.The crack runs horizontally for about 10 inches and then turn vertical for the same height. I do not think it was hit by anything. Dealer inspection will be taken up soon.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #29

Jun 302021

Outback

  • miles
During heavy rains, the vehicles leak water into the driver's side wheel well. Numerous times back to the dealer and the vehicle being piece by piece all seals are being replaced. As per numerous blogs on Subaru forums, an indication of a faulty windshield seal could be the issue, but the dealership refuses to replace or reset the windshield seal. Bought the car on June 28, 2021, and have been to the dealership 3 times for the same issue. The dealership is replacing seals on the skylight and door but as of yet no resolution. At the time of this complaint, the vehicle has been at dealership for 3 weeks with no resolution.

- Glen Cove, NY, USA

problem #28

Aug 102021

Outback

  • miles
The glass on my 2021 subaru outback that I purchased less than 2 months ago has started cracking from the bottom next to vin number and spread all the way to the center of the glass within 3 hours.

- Longview, TX, USA

problem #27

Jul 282021

Outback

  • miles
While driving on residential street, I heard a pop and saw my windshield crack. My speed at the time of this incident was 30mph. There was no impact with a foreign object. Crack is in front of the Eyesight camera and is affecting the functionality of vehicle's safety features. This is a 2021 Outback with approximately 3200 miles.

- La Crescenta, CA, USA

problem #26

Jul 102021

Outback

  • miles
The windshield cracked shortly after purchase. We had the windshield replaced and within 4 months the windshield is now chipped in three places. This is a safety issue because a cracked windshield impairs visibility while driving.

- El Cerrito, CA, USA

problem #25

Jul 132021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield spontaneously cracked where the mirror was atached to the glass. There is a concave indentation where the mirror was attached and we found the mirror hanging by a wire and small glass pieces on the dash. Temps were in the low 90s. No one has modified or put any unusual pressure on the mirror, no decorations were attached. The outside of the glass has no chips or cracks anywhere in the glass which was confirmed by the local Safelite dealer. This vehicle was purchased new on May 7, 2021. Location of incident was Temecula, CA. I asked the local dealer to repair under warranty and was told that there is no manufacturer warranty on glass. Obviously having your windshield spontaneously crack and the rearview mirror falling off would be a distraction at highway speeds.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #24

Jun 302021

Outback

  • miles
Windshield cracked on the bottom left of driver's side and continued up and across. There was no point of impact. Getting gas and got back in the car and the crack had formed. Crack grew by 3" just sitting in the driveway. Brand new car with approximately 1400 miles on it when it happened.

- Brevard, NC, USA

problem #23

Jun 302021

Outback

  • miles
Car was parked outside. We returned to vehicle and noticed that front windshield had large crack beginning in bottom right and was 2-3 feet in length. The crack grew overnight. This was in a place of business and we do not suspect vandalism. It was a hot day (over 90-degrees with humidity). The air conditioner had been running inside the vehicle. Vehicle has less than 6,000 miles.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #22

Jun 152021

Outback

  • miles
While driving down the highway, a small object (based on sound) struck the windshield and caused a small chip. Approximately one minute later, the chip splintered into a four way crack, with two legs showing over 12 inches of crack. Over the next few hours, the cracks grew by over 6 inches. After 3 days the cracks have grown vertically to the edges, and horizontally to 3/4 of the windshield, with additional cracks spidering from original chip. The cracks continue to grow daily. Due to the specialized windshield, immediate replacement is not possible. Chip repair was never available due to immediate spidering of windshield. I am replacing the windshield next week (earliest appointment available).

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #21

Jun 102021

Outback

  • miles
Driving down the highway on 6/10/21 my windshield popped and cracked on its own at the center bottom and then proceeded to crack up and over in the driver's line of sight within 24 hours. My crack is consistent with service bulletin #12-192-15R/ a lawsuit for previous year models.

- Scobey, MT, USA

problem #20

Jun 152021

Outback

  • miles
* The windshield cracked while driving. To the best of my knowledge, nothing hit the windshield, it just cracked. I have not yet repaired it but am getting estimates. * Cracked windshields are a safety issue * UNKNOWN * No *

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #19

Apr 242021

Outback

  • 1,500 miles
Large crack formed in windshield after parking on an outdoor lot on a sunny day and using a sunshade for the first time in the car. Parked for about 5 hours and returned to the crack. There were no cracks or dings prior to parking, and no trauma to any other part of the car body or glass.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #18

May 032021

Outback

  • 5,500 miles
Windshield crack without any warning or obvious impact.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #17

Apr 152021

Outback

  • 14,000 miles
Windshield broke without warning, happened during city driving approx 25-30 mph when first noticed. Crack has continued to spread to cover entire windshield first crack noticed 4/15/2021, 2021 Subaru Outback, Subaru contacted and they denied warranty and or knowledge with their windshields breaking without cause

- Corsicana, TX, USA

problem #16

Apr 232021

Outback

  • 3,000 miles
Crack in windshield appeared with no puncture. Noticed crack when driving on highway. Nothing had hit the windshield, passenger noticed the crack.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #15

Apr 262021

Outback

  • 5,428 miles
Parked my car in the morning and afternoon when I went back I had a stress crack accross the passanger side

- Carlisle, PA, USA

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