2022 Subaru Outback visibility problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2022 Subaru Outback — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle in the morning, she became aware of a 16-inch crack on the windshield. The contact stated that the crack had started close to the passenger’s side A-pillar, approximately 3-inches above the passenger’s side…”
filed Jan 14, 2025
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the windshield had cracked after an impact. The vehicle was taken to Safelite Auto Glass, where the windshield was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the windshield was inspected, and…”
filed Aug 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be…Campaign 22V712000 · Sep 22, 2022
Visibility problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Outback | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Outback | 10 | 3% |
| 2020 Outback | 70 | 8% |
| 2019 Outback | 63 | 6% |
| 2018 Outback | 41 | 5% |
| 2017 Outback | 30 | 3% |
| 2016 Outback | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Outback | 14 | 3% |
| 2014 Outback | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Outback | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Outback | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.