FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED, FIRST ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CRACK STARTED HALFWAY UP NEAR WHERE IT IS GLUED AND THEN SPREAD OUT ABOUT 2 FEET DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVERS VIEW, VERY MINOR IMPACT ACCORDING TO SUBARU DEALER. FOUR DAYS LATER AN OTHER CRACK STARTED HALFWAY UP ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE ALSO NEAR THE GLUE POINT AND THEN SPREAD OUT ABOUT 2 FEET DIRECTLY IN THE PASSENGERS VIEW. CRACK ARE UNRELATED AND AC…
2019 subaru Outback visibility problems
moderate 346 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
346
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Windshield cracked overnight in garage without any driving or other incident Crack is over 12 inches long
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OCEAN SUBARU OF FULLERTON (1100 S. EUCLID ST, FULLERTON, CA 92832, (714) 909-2363) AND THE FIRST TIME THEY TOLD THE CONTACT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS ON HER OWN. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WINDSHIELD. THE ISSUE HAS …
SPONTANEOUS CRACK IN WINDSHIELD. I AM THE ONLY DRIVER OF THE CAR. IT WASN'T HIT BY GRAVEL OR ANYTHING. CRACK JUST APPEARED ONE DAY ABOVE AND BEHIND THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. WILL NEED TO HAVE THE EYESIGHT SAFETY FEATURES RECALIBRATED WHEN I HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED.
WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHEN I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY RESIDENCE, THE WINDSHIELD WAS FINE. WHEN I CAME BACK AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED.
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE SITTING FACE FORWARD IN DRIVEWAY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN PEORIA AZ WHO DENIED LIABILITY. I PURSUED WITH SUBARU AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD PAY (1 TIME ONLY). DEALERSHIP TOOK PHOTO'S. DATE OF 8/8 IS APPROXIMATE BUT WAS THE SAME DAY I PAID MY 1ST CAR PAYMENT.
I HAVE A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK PURCHASED DEC. 26, 2018. ON SEPT. 28, 2019, I NOTICED A SMALL STAR LIKE CRACK, ABOUT 3/16 THS OF AN INCH IN CIRCUMFERENCE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK WAS ABOUT ONE INCH IN FROM THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE ROOF POST. THE NEXT DAY, SEPT. 29, 2019, THE STAR HAD RADIATED INTO A CRACK WHICH RAN ALL THE WAY INTO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIE…
WENT OUT TO GARAGE TO GET INTO MY 2019 OUTBACK AND NOTICED CRACK ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR. STARTS DOWN LOW ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND TRACKS UP AND OVER. CRACK WAS NOT THERE WHEN I PARKED THE CAR THE NIGHT BEFORE.
WHILE STATIONARY AT A RED LIGHT, ON A CITY STREET, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY BROKE. THE BREAKING WAS UNPROMPTED AS NO OBJECT WAS HEARD OR SEEN TO HAVE HIT THE WINDSHIELD; A REVIEW CONDUCTED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF NEARBY CAMERA FOOTAGE CONFIRMED THIS AS WELL. THE SAME ISSUES NOTED BY MANY OTHERS IN THE THIRD CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST SUBARU REGARDING THEIR FAULTY WINDOWS EXACT…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2019 subaru Outback?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 346 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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