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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

Wipers, windshield & visibility complaints by mileage, 2017 Subaru Outback Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 36,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 38 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 62 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 39 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 29 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 5 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 5 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 36,000 miles
Based on 178 complaints that include mileage. 78% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles38
20k to 40k miles62
40k to 60k miles39
60k to 80k miles29
80k to 100k miles5
100k to 120k miles5
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

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…

Reported at 16,980 miles, June 2018 Injury

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.

Reported at 68,000 miles, January 2020

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