2024 Subaru Outback visibility & wipers problems

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1. Filed Oct 7, 2026ARVisibility & Wipers

   This complaint is regarding a 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness with approximately 68,000 miles. The vehicle's low windshield-washer-fluid warning remains illuminated even when the washer-fluid reservoir is full. As a result, the warning system no longer provides reliable information regarding the actual washer-fluid level. Subaru has documented this condition in Technical Service Bulletin 12-266-25, NHTSA ID 11018906, which applies to 2020–2024 Subaru Legacy and Outback…

   NHTSA complaint #11769527 · source
2. Filed Aug 14, 2026VAVisibility & Wipers

   Primary Symptom: Spontaneous thermal stress fracture propagating across the front windshield. Origin Point: Extreme bottom-right outer edge, directly beneath the passenger-side windshield wiper blade. Inspection History: Initial warranty coverage denied by Sheehy Subaru. A second opinion at Farrish Subaru on August 14, 2026, also resulted in a denial, with the service advisor claiming a chip was found under the wiper blade. Safety Hazard: The crack continues to expand…

   NHTSA complaint #11757040 · source
3. Filed Aug 12, 2026KSVisibility & Wipers

   Large crack spontaneously formed in window whiled parked overnight. No visible indications of impact. Suspect related to it being very hot out.

   NHTSA complaint #11756608 · source
4. Filed Jan 1, 2026NMVisibility & Wipers

   The windshield of vehicle has become completely covered with small dots, making the view from inside at certain times ( early morning & late afternoon - due to angle of sun) difficult to the point of the vehicle being a hazard to drive. These dots, or pinpoints, cover the windshield from top to bottom and from side to side - literally thousands of glaring defects. This 'pixelation' is NOT caused by damage to the glass; it is perfectly smooth to the touch inside & out. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11708182 · source
5. Filed Oct 15, 2025SCVisibility & Wipers

   In November 2024, our 2024 Subaru Outback began leaking a gooey substance from the upper portion of the windshield down the interior windshield. We would wipe it off and it would eventually come back. In September 2025, this gooey substance began leaking in additional spots down the interior windshield. It began to impair driving visibility as it ran further down the windshield. We brought the car in for inspection at our Subaru service center, and they acknowledged that…

   NHTSA complaint #11693585 · source
6. Filed Sep 25, 2025IDVisibility & Wipers

   I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Wildnerness with approximately 3,000 miles. After about four months of ownership, the windshield suddenly developed a long crack starting from the edge on the passenger side. There was no major rock strike or outside impact - the crack appeared while the vehicle was parked and quickly spread across the glass. This is a major safety concern because the crack extends into the drivers field of vision, reducing visibility. It may also compromise the…

   NHTSA complaint #11689735 · source
7. Filed Jul 15, 2025ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers

   On Sunday, July 13, 2025, I received a warning that my EyeSight was disabled in the middle of driving. This meant that I was unable to utilize cruise control or any driver assistance functions. The weather was clear, sunny, and there was nothing obstructing the EyeSight cameras, nor were there any cracks in the windshield. The following day, Monday, July 14, EyeSight worked normally in the morning, but was disabled in the afternoon. Again, the cameras were clear of any…

   NHTSA complaint #11673607 · source
8. Filed Mar 20, 2025CAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   I purchased a 2024 Subaru Outback in July 2024 brand new. With less than 1,500 miles, I noticed an unexplained crack in the windshield one morning. The crack originated from the bottom with no visible impact and quickly spread. I wasn't event driving it and had not been driving it. Within a week, another crack appeared in an entirely different location, again with no sign of impact. When I initially brought this to Subaru’s attention, I was told it was due to a small chip…

   NHTSA complaint #11649553 · source
9. Filed Feb 27, 2025PAVisibility & Wipers

   Weather Conditions •Temperature: 40°F •Precipitation: Light rain Road Conditions: •Location: Interstate 79 South, Pittsburgh, PA •Road Type: Interstate highway •Road Quality: Normal, no visible deficiencies Vehicle Speed: •Approximately 65 mph Vehicle Occupants: •Driver (Adult) •2 Child Passengers Description of Damage: •27-inch crack across the windshield, extending into the driver’s primary field of vision Summary: While driving southbound on Interstate 79 near Pittsburgh,…

   NHTSA complaint #11645229 · source
10. Filed Feb 15, 2025LAVisibility & Wipers

    I have owned the car for one year. In that time, three repairs have been made to the windshield including one full windshield replacement that was completed today (Feb 15, 2024). The OEM windshield has a clear tendency to break/crack under typical road conditions. The incident requiring replacement involved a 12 inch crack appearing during driving. It may have been caused by minor road debris; however three repairs in 1 year is indicative of poor quality glass that endangers…

    NHTSA complaint #11642936 · source
11. Filed Jan 16, 2025NYVisibility & Wipers

    Stress crack on lower passenger side front windshield. The vehicle was parked with defroster on in cold weather to warm vehicle. Cracked on lower passenger side right above defroster. I was not driving vehicle when crack occurred. This was a spontaneous crack on front windshield. I have appointment at dealer to have the windshield inspected for a warranty repair because this should be covered with bumper to bumper subaru warranty. The vehicle is a 2024 subaru outback with…

    NHTSA complaint #11636397 · source
12. Filed Oct 21, 2024WIVisibility & Wipers

    While driving normally on the highway, the sunroof glass exploded with no warning or previous signs of wear. After reviewing dash cam footage, determined that it was not caused by foreign object.

    NHTSA complaint #11621090 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology