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2019 Subaru Outback visibility problems

63 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Outback cite visibility, 6% of all 1,036 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
63
6% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the visibility

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH the front windshield cracked approximately 6 inches from the heat sensor, no warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the contact was advised that the vehicles VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,250.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 3, 2026VisibilityODI 11754601
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the front windshield cracked without impact during colder temperatures. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 10, 2024VisibilityODI 11629861
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the display screen malfunctioned and flashed off and on. During the failure, the back-up camera became inoperable and created a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V935000 (Visibility). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 4, 2024Visibility, Back over preventionODI 11628838
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front windshield fractured without impact. The contact stated that it was the second time that the failure had occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was due to the impact of a possible rock chip. The contact was also advised that the failure was not a factory defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 50,535.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 28, 2024VisibilityODI 11574503
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, he noticed that the front windshield was cracked. The crack began on the passenger’s side and went towards the middle of the windshield. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 28, 2023VisibilityODI 11557175
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while approaching the vehicle, she became aware that the front windshield was cracked across the middle of the windshield. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 30,040. The VIN was not included.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 21, 2023VisibilityODI 11528102

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.