2023 Subaru Outback visibility/wiper problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2023 Subaru Outback — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield was struck by a small stone. There was no immediate damage but over a period of several weeks 5 cracks appeared traversing the windshield top to bottom.”
filed May 5, 2025
“I have had several times where tiny road pebbles have kicked up hitting the windshield and have caused cracks. There is now also a crack forming where there has not been any impact. This is my second windshield replacement in two years. I have never had a windshield that has been as fragile as this…”
filed Mar 13, 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% |
| 2022 Outback | 255 | 56% |
| 2021 Outback | 97 | 33% |
| 2020 Outback | 313 | 35% |
| 2019 Outback | 326 | 32% |
| 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 2023 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.