2017 Subaru Outback wipers, windshield & visibility problems
235 complaints about wipers, windshield & visibility have been filed for the 2017 Subaru Outback, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 235 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 178 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 38 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 62 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 39 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 178 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 78% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
> the auto in this complaint is equipped with subaru's "eyesight" driver assist technology. > june 18, 2018 - driving on divided interstate highway, there was a very loud "bang," - the new replacement windshield cracked and instantly the crack extended 2/3 of the way across the full width of the windshield. After pulling over to the side of the highway and taking a look at the windshield to determine what caused the crack, I sadly discovered that one section of the outside glass had separated from plastic behind…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru outback. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the driver heard an abnormal noise and noticed the front passenger's side windshield had cracked without impact. The contact was informed that a rock had struck the windshield causing the crack. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the windshield was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Subaru Outback
- Electrical system 393 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 45 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 31 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
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Wipers, windshield & visibility problems across all Subaru models