2021 Subaru Outback visibility problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2021 Subaru Outback — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, she became aware that the front windshield had suddenly cracked, extending from the center of the windshield to the passenger’s side bezel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the…”
filed Dec 22, 2023
“The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that on three separate occasions the windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer after each failure and was informed each time that a rock chip might have caused the failure. The contact purchased a carbon…”
filed Apr 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Outback | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Outback | 26 | 6% |
| 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 2021 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.