2019 Subaru Outback visibility/wiper problems
326 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2019 Subaru Outback — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have experienced two separate incidents of spontaneous windshield cracking on my 2019 Subaru Outback, with no external impact or road debris involved. The first windshield crack occurred, and Subaru replaced it under warranty after inspection showed no signs of impact. The second crack occurred…”
filed May 21, 2025
“On April 14, 2025, I experienced my fourth windshield break- others- 2 that were 3 months apart in 2023 and another in 2024. I do not know how this most recent crack occurred as I noticed it when I went to drive my car, which was parked inside my garage. I had driven 2 places earlier in the day…”
filed Apr 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 Outback | 19 | 20% |
| 2023 Outback | 16 | 18% |
| 2022 Outback | 255 | 56% |
| 2021 Outback | 97 | 33% |
| 2020 Outback | 313 | 35% |
| 2018 Outback | 233 | 29% |
| 2017 Outback | 205 | 22% |
| 2016 Outback | 83 | 13% |
| 2015 Outback | 130 | 26% |
| 2014 Outback | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Outback | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.