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16V292000 May 11, 2016 STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may...

16V251000 Apr 27, 2016 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture whi...

15V502000 Aug 10, 2015 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a ...

15V366000 Jun 12, 2015 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015...

14V577000 Sep 19, 2014 TRAILER HITCHES

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. ...

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Dec 18, 2025 Power Train

After a transmission replacement performed by Bud Clary Chevrolet, Inc. in Longview, WA on September 9, 2025, my vehicle was returned to me with critical components left unsecured. On November 19, 2025, an independent mechanic discovered loose suspension bolts connecting the ball joints to the spin...

Dec 18, 2025 Power Train

After a transmission replacement performed by Bud Clary Chevrolet, Inc. in Longview, WA on September 9, 2025, my vehicle was returned to me with critical components left unsecured. On November 19, 2025, an independent mechanic discovered loose suspension bolts connecting the ball joints to the spin...

Dec 10, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

A particular corner where the arterial has a y turn. With cruise engaged the vehicle will do the emergency braking even though the lane is clear. Has occurred several times at this same location.

Dec 10, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

A particular corner where the arterial has a y turn. With cruise engaged the vehicle will do the emergency braking even though the lane is clear. Has occurred several times at this same location.

Dec 10, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

A particular corner where the arterial has a y turn. With cruise engaged the vehicle will do the emergency braking even though the lane is clear. Has occurred several times at this same location.

Dec 10, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

A particular corner where the arterial has a y turn. With cruise engaged the vehicle will do the emergency braking even though the lane is clear. Has occurred several times at this same location.

Dec 10, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

A particular corner where the arterial has a y turn. With cruise engaged the vehicle will do the emergency braking even though the lane is clear. Has occurred several times at this same location.

Dec 10, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

A particular corner where the arterial has a y turn. With cruise engaged the vehicle will do the emergency braking even though the lane is clear. Has occurred several times at this same location.

Nov 21, 2025 Structure 86,801 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and snow tire replacement, the contact was informed that the sub frame and the brake lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, 802 ...

Nov 21, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,801 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and snow tire replacement, the contact was informed that the sub frame and the brake lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, 802 ...

Nov 21, 2025 Structure 86,801 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and snow tire replacement, the contact was informed that the sub frame and the brake lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, 802 ...

Nov 21, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,801 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and snow tire replacement, the contact was informed that the sub frame and the brake lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, 802 ...

Oct 31, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while at a stop light, there was an abnormal exhaust fumes odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed w...

Oct 31, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while at a stop light, there was an abnormal exhaust fumes odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed w...

Oct 16, 2025 Air Bags

The clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete loss of the horn function. SAFETY HAZARD: The component failure has resulted in the loss of the electrical connection to the Driver's Airbag System, rendering the primary airbag inoperable. This cre...

Oct 16, 2025 Electrical System

The clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete loss of the horn function. SAFETY HAZARD: The component failure has resulted in the loss of the electrical connection to the Driver's Airbag System, rendering the primary airbag inoperable. This cre...

Oct 16, 2025 Steering

The clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete loss of the horn function. SAFETY HAZARD: The component failure has resulted in the loss of the electrical connection to the Driver's Airbag System, rendering the primary airbag inoperable. This cre...

Oct 16, 2025 Air Bags

The clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete loss of the horn function. SAFETY HAZARD: The component failure has resulted in the loss of the electrical connection to the Driver's Airbag System, rendering the primary airbag inoperable. This cre...

Oct 16, 2025 Electrical System

The clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete loss of the horn function. SAFETY HAZARD: The component failure has resulted in the loss of the electrical connection to the Driver's Airbag System, rendering the primary airbag inoperable. This cre...

Oct 16, 2025 Steering

The clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete loss of the horn function. SAFETY HAZARD: The component failure has resulted in the loss of the electrical connection to the Driver's Airbag System, rendering the primary airbag inoperable. This cre...

Sep 25, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. Befor...

Sep 25, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. Befor...

Sep 22, 2025 Engine Crash

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or four vehicles stopped at that light. At that point I was probably only going 5mph. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and put my foot on the brake t...

Sep 22, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or four vehicles stopped at that light. At that point I was probably only going 5mph. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and put my foot on the brake t...

Sep 22, 2025 Service Brakes Crash

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or four vehicles stopped at that light. At that point I was probably only going 5mph. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and put my foot on the brake t...

Sep 22, 2025 Engine Crash

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or four vehicles stopped at that light. At that point I was probably only going 5mph. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and put my foot on the brake t...

Sep 22, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or four vehicles stopped at that light. At that point I was probably only going 5mph. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and put my foot on the brake t...

Sep 22, 2025 Service Brakes Crash

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or four vehicles stopped at that light. At that point I was probably only going 5mph. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and put my foot on the brake t...

Jul 3, 2025 Electrical System

Car unable to restart after sitting for several days. Battery and charging system test good after incident

Jul 3, 2025 Electrical System

Car unable to restart after sitting for several days. Battery and charging system test good after incident

May 21, 2025 Service Brakes

When braking the car shuts down!!!

May 21, 2025 Suspension

When braking the car shuts down!!!

May 21, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

When braking the car shuts down!!!

May 21, 2025 Service Brakes

When braking the car shuts down!!!

May 21, 2025 Suspension

When braking the car shuts down!!!

May 21, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

When braking the car shuts down!!!

May 12, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Within the last few months, my 2015 Outback has been unreliable with the fuel gauge indicator, causing me to run out of gas three times, stranded roadside, with supposedly 30 miles in rank. Fortunately, there were no accidents, but two out of three times, I was left stranded on highways, that put me...

May 12, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Within the last few months, my 2015 Outback has been unreliable with the fuel gauge indicator, causing me to run out of gas three times, stranded roadside, with supposedly 30 miles in rank. Fortunately, there were no accidents, but two out of three times, I was left stranded on highways, that put me...

Apr 1, 2025 Structure

The front subframe on my 2015 subaru 3.6r has rapidly rusted in a few years to the point of a safety concern. The vehicle is lightly driven, with 91,000 miles on it after almost 10 years. We live in the Northeast. I take this car in for regular inspections and service every six months and the servi...

Apr 1, 2025 Suspension

The front subframe on my 2015 subaru 3.6r has rapidly rusted in a few years to the point of a safety concern. The vehicle is lightly driven, with 91,000 miles on it after almost 10 years. We live in the Northeast. I take this car in for regular inspections and service every six months and the servi...

Apr 1, 2025 Structure

The front subframe on my 2015 subaru 3.6r has rapidly rusted in a few years to the point of a safety concern. The vehicle is lightly driven, with 91,000 miles on it after almost 10 years. We live in the Northeast. I take this car in for regular inspections and service every six months and the servi...

Apr 1, 2025 Suspension

The front subframe on my 2015 subaru 3.6r has rapidly rusted in a few years to the point of a safety concern. The vehicle is lightly driven, with 91,000 miles on it after almost 10 years. We live in the Northeast. I take this car in for regular inspections and service every six months and the servi...

Feb 19, 2025 Electrical System

Yesterday, my car would not start due to a dead battery. This happened last week, as well. Both times, my husband used a battery charger to enable me to start my car. I have had this issue multiple times in the past, as well, and previously replaced the battery in 2022. I am also aware of a previ...

Feb 19, 2025 Electrical System

Yesterday, my car would not start due to a dead battery. This happened last week, as well. Both times, my husband used a battery charger to enable me to start my car. I have had this issue multiple times in the past, as well, and previously replaced the battery in 2022. I am also aware of a previ...

Feb 6, 2025 Air Bags

My HORN only works if car is stopped steering wheel turned to the left. Subaru Dealer says it’s in the steering column mechanism that affects airbag and cruise control also. Says it will cost over $600 to repair. If it preventsthe airbag working, wouldn’t it be a car defect and considered danger...

Feb 6, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

My HORN only works if car is stopped steering wheel turned to the left. Subaru Dealer says it’s in the steering column mechanism that affects airbag and cruise control also. Says it will cost over $600 to repair. If it preventsthe airbag working, wouldn’t it be a car defect and considered danger...

Feb 6, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My HORN only works if car is stopped steering wheel turned to the left. Subaru Dealer says it’s in the steering column mechanism that affects airbag and cruise control also. Says it will cost over $600 to repair. If it preventsthe airbag working, wouldn’t it be a car defect and considered danger...

Feb 6, 2025 Air Bags

My HORN only works if car is stopped steering wheel turned to the left. Subaru Dealer says it’s in the steering column mechanism that affects airbag and cruise control also. Says it will cost over $600 to repair. If it preventsthe airbag working, wouldn’t it be a car defect and considered danger...

Feb 6, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

My HORN only works if car is stopped steering wheel turned to the left. Subaru Dealer says it’s in the steering column mechanism that affects airbag and cruise control also. Says it will cost over $600 to repair. If it preventsthe airbag working, wouldn’t it be a car defect and considered danger...

Feb 6, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My HORN only works if car is stopped steering wheel turned to the left. Subaru Dealer says it’s in the steering column mechanism that affects airbag and cruise control also. Says it will cost over $600 to repair. If it preventsthe airbag working, wouldn’t it be a car defect and considered danger...

Jan 24, 2025 Structure

Driver door interior, de-bonding of the horizontal crash protection from the outer door panel. Online research indicates this is a common issue.

Jan 24, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Exhaust manifold bellows crack Exhaust coming into car when idling

Jan 24, 2025 Structure

Driver door interior, de-bonding of the horizontal crash protection from the outer door panel. Online research indicates this is a common issue.

Jan 24, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Exhaust manifold bellows crack Exhaust coming into car when idling

Jan 20, 2025 Structure

My sunroof glass just shattered spontaneously while I was driving. Thankfully the door was closed or me and my daughter would have been showered by glass while in the road. Nothing hit the car , I just heard a loud bang over my heard and when I stopped to see what happened my sunroof was in pieces...

Jan 20, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My sunroof glass just shattered spontaneously while I was driving. Thankfully the door was closed or me and my daughter would have been showered by glass while in the road. Nothing hit the car , I just heard a loud bang over my heard and when I stopped to see what happened my sunroof was in pieces...

Jan 20, 2025 Structure

My sunroof glass just shattered spontaneously while I was driving. Thankfully the door was closed or me and my daughter would have been showered by glass while in the road. Nothing hit the car , I just heard a loud bang over my heard and when I stopped to see what happened my sunroof was in pieces...

Jan 20, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My sunroof glass just shattered spontaneously while I was driving. Thankfully the door was closed or me and my daughter would have been showered by glass while in the road. Nothing hit the car , I just heard a loud bang over my heard and when I stopped to see what happened my sunroof was in pieces...

Jan 11, 2025 Electrical System

Battery fails repeatedly even after several battery replacements and dealer fixing the software at a hefty cost, presumable to make sure the battery is charging. My insurance company (State Farm) dropped my roadside assistance coverage after repeated requests to get help to start the car. I continuo...

Jan 11, 2025 Electrical System

Battery fails repeatedly even after several battery replacements and dealer fixing the software at a hefty cost, presumable to make sure the battery is charging. My insurance company (State Farm) dropped my roadside assistance coverage after repeated requests to get help to start the car. I continuo...

Jan 4, 2025 Structure

2015 Subaru Outback Premium. Took in to a very helpful local Subaru Dealer and they discovered that the front subframe has rusted out seemingly prematurely. The vehicle just turned 10 years old with and upon doing research it seems to be a widely known commonly occurring problem. Would be handy if S...

Jan 4, 2025 Structure

2015 Subaru Outback Premium. Took in to a very helpful local Subaru Dealer and they discovered that the front subframe has rusted out seemingly prematurely. The vehicle just turned 10 years old with and upon doing research it seems to be a widely known commonly occurring problem. Would be handy if S...

Dec 29, 2024 Steering

The clock spring that controls the steering wheel, horn and other electrical accessories doesn’t work. This put my life and family’s lives at risk. This is a known issue for Subarus 2015-2019. There’s multiple videos online, I have spoken to multiple owners personally that have encountered the...

Dec 29, 2024 Electrical System

The clock spring that controls the steering wheel, horn and other electrical accessories doesn’t work. This put my life and family’s lives at risk. This is a known issue for Subarus 2015-2019. There’s multiple videos online, I have spoken to multiple owners personally that have encountered the...

Dec 29, 2024 Steering

The clock spring that controls the steering wheel, horn and other electrical accessories doesn’t work. This put my life and family’s lives at risk. This is a known issue for Subarus 2015-2019. There’s multiple videos online, I have spoken to multiple owners personally that have encountered the...

Dec 29, 2024 Electrical System

The clock spring that controls the steering wheel, horn and other electrical accessories doesn’t work. This put my life and family’s lives at risk. This is a known issue for Subarus 2015-2019. There’s multiple videos online, I have spoken to multiple owners personally that have encountered the...

Dec 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

A transmission that was replaced in July of 2023 went bad un December of 2024 and dealership won't give reasons why transmission went bad or what caused a almost brand new transmission with less than 50,000 miles on it went bad. They are demanding we pay $5000.00 dollars on a transmission that was r...

Dec 14, 2024 Power Train

A transmission that was replaced in July of 2023 went bad un December of 2024 and dealership won't give reasons why transmission went bad or what caused a almost brand new transmission with less than 50,000 miles on it went bad. They are demanding we pay $5000.00 dollars on a transmission that was r...

Dec 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

A transmission that was replaced in July of 2023 went bad un December of 2024 and dealership won't give reasons why transmission went bad or what caused a almost brand new transmission with less than 50,000 miles on it went bad. They are demanding we pay $5000.00 dollars on a transmission that was r...

Dec 14, 2024 Power Train

A transmission that was replaced in July of 2023 went bad un December of 2024 and dealership won't give reasons why transmission went bad or what caused a almost brand new transmission with less than 50,000 miles on it went bad. They are demanding we pay $5000.00 dollars on a transmission that was r...

Oct 31, 2024 Electrical System

Horn became intermittent with failure related to steering wheel position, then failed altogether. No horn is a safety issue. We replaced the 'SRC SET 83196AJO4', AKA 'clockspring', the wiring assembly that connects the AIRBAG as well as the HORN, and all steering wheel controls.

Oct 31, 2024 Electrical System

Horn became intermittent with failure related to steering wheel position, then failed altogether. No horn is a safety issue. We replaced the 'SRC SET 83196AJO4', AKA 'clockspring', the wiring assembly that connects the AIRBAG as well as the HORN, and all steering wheel controls.

Oct 25, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The horn stopped working on my vehicle. This puts my safety and other driver's safety at risk since I can not alert them if they are coming into my lane. I contacted Subaru Customer Advocacy but they are not willing to fix this problem. I checked the online forums and this seems to be a common pr...

Oct 25, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The horn stopped working on my vehicle. This puts my safety and other driver's safety at risk since I can not alert them if they are coming into my lane. I contacted Subaru Customer Advocacy but they are not willing to fix this problem. I checked the online forums and this seems to be a common pr...

Oct 14, 2024 Structure

The dealer found significant rusting on the front subframe and some on the rear subframe. The front was enough there's a hole in it. I was told it was not safe to drive as it would not hold in an accident.

Oct 14, 2024 Structure

The dealer found significant rusting on the front subframe and some on the rear subframe. The front was enough there's a hole in it. I was told it was not safe to drive as it would not hold in an accident.

Sep 2, 2024 Electrical System

Been having issues with my Subaru Outback dying for years now. I’ve gone through 5 battery’s the last 6 years. No amount of driving seems to fix the issue, the replacement batteries only work for so long until it gets cold or I don’t drive my car for a week and suddenly it dies. I believe ther...

Sep 2, 2024 Electrical System

Been having issues with my Subaru Outback dying for years now. I’ve gone through 5 battery’s the last 6 years. No amount of driving seems to fix the issue, the replacement batteries only work for so long until it gets cold or I don’t drive my car for a week and suddenly it dies. I believe ther...

Aug 21, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while making a right turn into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and lunged forward. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. ...

Aug 21, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while making a right turn into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and lunged forward. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. ...

Jul 8, 2024 Steering

The car horn is unable to be used when driving straight. It only works when setting the alarm and only when you steer the wheel left or right. There are no warning lights on the instrument panel.

Jul 8, 2024 Steering

The car horn is unable to be used when driving straight. It only works when setting the alarm and only when you steer the wheel left or right. There are no warning lights on the instrument panel.

Jun 29, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving the Parking Brake warning light came on and the Subaru Eyesight system shut down. On stopping the car and restarting, the car got harder to drive. I pulled over again immediately as the parking brake was locking the wheels up. I got a tow truck to take the car to the Subaru dealer. By ...

Jun 29, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving the Parking Brake warning light came on and the Subaru Eyesight system shut down. On stopping the car and restarting, the car got harder to drive. I pulled over again immediately as the parking brake was locking the wheels up. I got a tow truck to take the car to the Subaru dealer. By ...

Apr 29, 2024 Structure

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Apr 10, 2024 Visibility 71,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the front windshield suddenly developed a crack which quickly extended approximately 8 inches horizontally and later extended more than 35 inches across the windshield. The contact stated that the crack...

Apr 10, 2024 Visibility 71,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the front windshield suddenly developed a crack which quickly extended approximately 8 inches horizontally and later extended more than 35 inches across the windshield. The contact stated that the crack...

Apr 5, 2024 Electrical System

Ignition inhibitor switch causing car to stay in neutral, fried the starter and battery 8 months after getting a brand new transmission under subaru warrenty

Apr 5, 2024 Electrical System

Ignition inhibitor switch causing car to stay in neutral, fried the starter and battery 8 months after getting a brand new transmission under subaru warrenty

Feb 28, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

My Subaru is equipped with "Eye Sight". The major safety device failed. It didn't even slow me down. I had a crash that involved two vehicles and my own. Both other vehicles were seriously damaged. Mine was totaled.

Feb 28, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

My Subaru is equipped with "Eye Sight". The major safety device failed. It didn't even slow me down. I had a crash that involved two vehicles and my own. Both other vehicles were seriously damaged. Mine was totaled.

Feb 10, 2024 Power Train

When shifted into drive or reverse, with brakes applied, and after initial start the vehicle will surge forward or reverse with force enough to overcome standard braking.

Feb 10, 2024 Power Train

When shifted into drive or reverse, with brakes applied, and after initial start the vehicle will surge forward or reverse with force enough to overcome standard braking.

Feb 2, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Our 2015 Subaru Outback occasionally accelerates sharply without the driver's foot being on the gas peddle. It always happens when decelerating and applying the brakes. Suddenly, the engine roars and revs up, all while the driver is depressing the brake pedal, desperately trying to bring the vehicle...

Feb 2, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Our 2015 Subaru Outback occasionally accelerates sharply without the driver's foot being on the gas peddle. It always happens when decelerating and applying the brakes. Suddenly, the engine roars and revs up, all while the driver is depressing the brake pedal, desperately trying to bring the vehicle...

Dec 5, 2023 Engine

The cam carrier has a leak that is causing oil to slowly leak out of the car. The current issue is causing me to have to regularly add oil to the car. My safety is at risk as the car engine could fail while driving which would be me and others at risk. My understanding is that the leaking oil could ...

Dec 5, 2023 Engine

The cam carrier has a leak that is causing oil to slowly leak out of the car. The current issue is causing me to have to regularly add oil to the car. My safety is at risk as the car engine could fail while driving which would be me and others at risk. My understanding is that the leaking oil could ...

Nov 17, 2023 Unknown Or Other

iNFOMATION UNIT STOPPED WORKING AND HAS MOISTURE FOG INSIDE OF IT. I WAS USING IT FOR THE MAP ROUTE IN AN AREA THAT I WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH WHEN IT STOPPED WORKING. I DO NOT KNOW HOW MOISTURE COULD GET IN A SEALED UNIT BUT IT IS OVER $22,000. TO REPLACE IT. PERHAPS THIS DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A SAF...

Nov 17, 2023 Unknown Or Other

iNFOMATION UNIT STOPPED WORKING AND HAS MOISTURE FOG INSIDE OF IT. I WAS USING IT FOR THE MAP ROUTE IN AN AREA THAT I WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH WHEN IT STOPPED WORKING. I DO NOT KNOW HOW MOISTURE COULD GET IN A SEALED UNIT BUT IT IS OVER $22,000. TO REPLACE IT. PERHAPS THIS DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A SAF...

Nov 2, 2023 Engine

The car had a recall on it for the catalytic converter and front pipe and bellows being cracked. It was replaced under a service bulletin put out by Subaru at 104,000 miles in 2020. I just went to get the vehicle inspected in 5/2023 and the exact same part is failing once again. It will not pass ins...

Nov 2, 2023 Engine

The car had a recall on it for the catalytic converter and front pipe and bellows being cracked. It was replaced under a service bulletin put out by Subaru at 104,000 miles in 2020. I just went to get the vehicle inspected in 5/2023 and the exact same part is failing once again. It will not pass ins...

Aug 31, 2023 Power Train

Driver's seat started peeling off approximately a year after purchase. Notified dealer, they said to contact Subaru of America via social media. Now almost all peeled off, have to cover with towel possibly interfering with airbags. Steering column lock will not lock in top position. Dealer repaired ...

Aug 31, 2023 Seats

Driver's seat started peeling off approximately a year after purchase. Notified dealer, they said to contact Subaru of America via social media. Now almost all peeled off, have to cover with towel possibly interfering with airbags. Steering column lock will not lock in top position. Dealer repaired ...

Aug 31, 2023 Steering

Driver's seat started peeling off approximately a year after purchase. Notified dealer, they said to contact Subaru of America via social media. Now almost all peeled off, have to cover with towel possibly interfering with airbags. Steering column lock will not lock in top position. Dealer repaired ...

Aug 31, 2023 Power Train

Driver's seat started peeling off approximately a year after purchase. Notified dealer, they said to contact Subaru of America via social media. Now almost all peeled off, have to cover with towel possibly interfering with airbags. Steering column lock will not lock in top position. Dealer repaired ...

Aug 31, 2023 Seats

Driver's seat started peeling off approximately a year after purchase. Notified dealer, they said to contact Subaru of America via social media. Now almost all peeled off, have to cover with towel possibly interfering with airbags. Steering column lock will not lock in top position. Dealer repaired ...

Aug 31, 2023 Steering

Driver's seat started peeling off approximately a year after purchase. Notified dealer, they said to contact Subaru of America via social media. Now almost all peeled off, have to cover with towel possibly interfering with airbags. Steering column lock will not lock in top position. Dealer repaired ...

Aug 17, 2023 Engine

#1. I replaced the battery in June of 2022 after all the dash warning lights came on. My eyesight safety feature was rendered in operative. After the battery was replaced, all the warning lights eventually went out. In July of 2023 the same scenario happened again. I returned to Advance Auto re...

Aug 17, 2023 Electrical System

#1. I replaced the battery in June of 2022 after all the dash warning lights came on. My eyesight safety feature was rendered in operative. After the battery was replaced, all the warning lights eventually went out. In July of 2023 the same scenario happened again. I returned to Advance Auto re...

Aug 17, 2023 Engine

#1. I replaced the battery in June of 2022 after all the dash warning lights came on. My eyesight safety feature was rendered in operative. After the battery was replaced, all the warning lights eventually went out. In July of 2023 the same scenario happened again. I returned to Advance Auto re...

Aug 17, 2023 Electrical System

#1. I replaced the battery in June of 2022 after all the dash warning lights came on. My eyesight safety feature was rendered in operative. After the battery was replaced, all the warning lights eventually went out. In July of 2023 the same scenario happened again. I returned to Advance Auto re...

Jul 18, 2023 Visibility

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded. There was no impact to the sunroof that could have caused the sunroof glass to explode. The shards of glass from the sunroof fell onto the contact, his wife, and his son; however, no inj...

Jul 18, 2023 Visibility

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded. There was no impact to the sunroof that could have caused the sunroof glass to explode. The shards of glass from the sunroof fell onto the contact, his wife, and his son; however, no inj...

Jun 26, 2023 Electrical System

There's a problem in a part called (clock spring/roll connector) that is responsible for the horn on steering wheel. It affects almost all Subaru models, like Outback, Forester, Legacy... I've verified it in a mechanic shop, and after all the tests of fuses, horn, and everything. They say the proble...

Jun 26, 2023 Air Bags

There's a problem in a part called (clock spring/roll connector) that is responsible for the horn on steering wheel. It affects almost all Subaru models, like Outback, Forester, Legacy... I've verified it in a mechanic shop, and after all the tests of fuses, horn, and everything. They say the proble...

Jun 26, 2023 Electrical System

There's a problem in a part called (clock spring/roll connector) that is responsible for the horn on steering wheel. It affects almost all Subaru models, like Outback, Forester, Legacy... I've verified it in a mechanic shop, and after all the tests of fuses, horn, and everything. They say the proble...

Jun 26, 2023 Air Bags

There's a problem in a part called (clock spring/roll connector) that is responsible for the horn on steering wheel. It affects almost all Subaru models, like Outback, Forester, Legacy... I've verified it in a mechanic shop, and after all the tests of fuses, horn, and everything. They say the proble...

Jun 23, 2023 Lane Departure

SVRD disabled

Jun 23, 2023 Lane Departure

SVRD disabled

Jun 23, 2023 Back Over Prevention

SVRD disabled

Jun 23, 2023 Lane Departure

SVRD disabled

Jun 23, 2023 Lane Departure

SVRD disabled

Jun 23, 2023 Back Over Prevention

SVRD disabled

Jun 22, 2023 Engine 80,700 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 67 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 25-30 MPH while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. After pulling over to the side of the roa...

Jun 22, 2023 Service Brakes 80,700 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 67 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 25-30 MPH while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. After pulling over to the side of the roa...

Jun 22, 2023 Engine 80,700 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 67 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 25-30 MPH while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. After pulling over to the side of the roa...

Jun 22, 2023 Service Brakes 80,700 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 67 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 25-30 MPH while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. After pulling over to the side of the roa...

May 26, 2023 Service Brakes

The issue below has occurred previously and was addressed by a completed recall "EPB Reprogramming" - WTB63. However, issue has reappeared. Issue: The parking brake engages without engaging parking brake switch while parked and also blinks a red warning while driving. We had an issue a few days ...

May 26, 2023 Service Brakes

The issue below has occurred previously and was addressed by a completed recall "EPB Reprogramming" - WTB63. However, issue has reappeared. Issue: The parking brake engages without engaging parking brake switch while parked and also blinks a red warning while driving. We had an issue a few days ...

May 18, 2023 Wheels

Wheel Lug bolts continue to snap off. Have had 5 so far and this could effect the ability of the wheel to stay attached to the vehicle. I have several friends with the same vehicle (different years) that have had the same issue multiple times. In 50 years of vehicle ownership have never had this hap...

May 18, 2023 Wheels

Wheel Lug bolts continue to snap off. Have had 5 so far and this could effect the ability of the wheel to stay attached to the vehicle. I have several friends with the same vehicle (different years) that have had the same issue multiple times. In 50 years of vehicle ownership have never had this hap...

Apr 24, 2023 Power Train

CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE, NO ADAS FUNCTIONS AND MULTIPLE CODES AND HUD INDICATORS INCLUDING CKENGNE, XMODE FLASHING, ADAS DISABLE AND MAJOR ELECRTICAL PARASITIC DRAW AND TRANSMISSION AND OVERHEATING. I believe the past major leg relay was replaced during first recall, it was not performed correctly and...

Apr 24, 2023 Steering

CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE, NO ADAS FUNCTIONS AND MULTIPLE CODES AND HUD INDICATORS INCLUDING CKENGNE, XMODE FLASHING, ADAS DISABLE AND MAJOR ELECRTICAL PARASITIC DRAW AND TRANSMISSION AND OVERHEATING. I believe the past major leg relay was replaced during first recall, it was not performed correctly and...

Apr 24, 2023 Lane Departure

CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE, NO ADAS FUNCTIONS AND MULTIPLE CODES AND HUD INDICATORS INCLUDING CKENGNE, XMODE FLASHING, ADAS DISABLE AND MAJOR ELECRTICAL PARASITIC DRAW AND TRANSMISSION AND OVERHEATING. I believe the past major leg relay was replaced during first recall, it was not performed correctly and...

Apr 24, 2023 Power Train

CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE, NO ADAS FUNCTIONS AND MULTIPLE CODES AND HUD INDICATORS INCLUDING CKENGNE, XMODE FLASHING, ADAS DISABLE AND MAJOR ELECRTICAL PARASITIC DRAW AND TRANSMISSION AND OVERHEATING. I believe the past major leg relay was replaced during first recall, it was not performed correctly and...

Apr 24, 2023 Steering

CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE, NO ADAS FUNCTIONS AND MULTIPLE CODES AND HUD INDICATORS INCLUDING CKENGNE, XMODE FLASHING, ADAS DISABLE AND MAJOR ELECRTICAL PARASITIC DRAW AND TRANSMISSION AND OVERHEATING. I believe the past major leg relay was replaced during first recall, it was not performed correctly and...

Apr 24, 2023 Lane Departure

CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE, NO ADAS FUNCTIONS AND MULTIPLE CODES AND HUD INDICATORS INCLUDING CKENGNE, XMODE FLASHING, ADAS DISABLE AND MAJOR ELECRTICAL PARASITIC DRAW AND TRANSMISSION AND OVERHEATING. I believe the past major leg relay was replaced during first recall, it was not performed correctly and...

Apr 14, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The child safety lock on the passenger side will not disengage. Our child is old enough now to operate the door safely but she cannot open the door from the inside. I feel that this is a great safety concern and the dealer should take care of the cost. When we asked if it could be fixed the deale...

Apr 14, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The child safety lock on the passenger side will not disengage. Our child is old enough now to operate the door safely but she cannot open the door from the inside. I feel that this is a great safety concern and the dealer should take care of the cost. When we asked if it could be fixed the deale...

Apr 8, 2023 Electrical System

The battery has been in need of replacement at least every year if not twice a year since purchase. This has led to issues with the rear hatch and other fuses being blown.

Apr 8, 2023 Electrical System

The battery has been in need of replacement at least every year if not twice a year since purchase. This has led to issues with the rear hatch and other fuses being blown.

Apr 7, 2023 Visibility 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and activating the windshield washer on intermittent mode, he noticed that the windshield was significantly dry as the washer mechanism was not supplying fluid to the windshield at the nozzle. The contact stated that as ...

Apr 7, 2023 Visibility 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and activating the windshield washer on intermittent mode, he noticed that the windshield was significantly dry as the washer mechanism was not supplying fluid to the windshield at the nozzle. The contact stated that as ...

Mar 21, 2023 Engine

Oil consumption issues. The oil is burning more then it should. Oil light would come after 2 to 3 more after an oil change. The dealership has been notified and is working on ordering new parts for the engine. Replacing the small block of the engine. Had less the 100k miles when this problem accu...

Mar 21, 2023 Electrical System

Oil consumption issues. The oil is burning more then it should. Oil light would come after 2 to 3 more after an oil change. The dealership has been notified and is working on ordering new parts for the engine. Replacing the small block of the engine. Had less the 100k miles when this problem accu...

Mar 21, 2023 Engine

Oil consumption issues. The oil is burning more then it should. Oil light would come after 2 to 3 more after an oil change. The dealership has been notified and is working on ordering new parts for the engine. Replacing the small block of the engine. Had less the 100k miles when this problem accu...

Mar 21, 2023 Electrical System

Oil consumption issues. The oil is burning more then it should. Oil light would come after 2 to 3 more after an oil change. The dealership has been notified and is working on ordering new parts for the engine. Replacing the small block of the engine. Had less the 100k miles when this problem accu...

Mar 9, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On my drive in to work this morning, the sunroof on my outback shattered with a loud bang. Fortunately the inside sun shade was closed, otherwise I would have been showered with glass while driving 50mph on the expressway. How does this happen? There were no trees overhead, no cars or trucks near me...

Mar 9, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On my drive in to work this morning, the sunroof on my outback shattered with a loud bang. Fortunately the inside sun shade was closed, otherwise I would have been showered with glass while driving 50mph on the expressway. How does this happen? There were no trees overhead, no cars or trucks near me...

Feb 26, 2023 Electrical System

The horn in my car quit working about a month ago. I have checked the fuses and relay involved in the horn fiction. I have also tested the horns themselves and they are working. All signs point to the clock spring in the steering column being bad.

Feb 26, 2023 Electrical System

The horn in my car quit working about a month ago. I have checked the fuses and relay involved in the horn fiction. I have also tested the horns themselves and they are working. All signs point to the clock spring in the steering column being bad.

Jan 7, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Around 8 am on 1/4/2022, driving the car on I85 in Durham County, NC, at a normal highway speed, the sunroof glass shattered suddenly and without warning. The sunroof was fully closed at the time, but the inside cover was open. Shards of glass were sprayed within the cabin. This was a dangerous dist...

Jan 7, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Around 8 am on 1/4/2022, driving the car on I85 in Durham County, NC, at a normal highway speed, the sunroof glass shattered suddenly and without warning. The sunroof was fully closed at the time, but the inside cover was open. Shards of glass were sprayed within the cabin. This was a dangerous dist...

Dec 12, 2022 Visibility/wiper

My sunroof exploded. Sounded like a gunshot. On the highway, 12/12 1pm. 50+- degrees partly sunny day.

Dec 12, 2022 Visibility/wiper

My sunroof exploded. Sounded like a gunshot. On the highway, 12/12 1pm. 50+- degrees partly sunny day.

Dec 7, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

while attempting to come to a complete stop, depressing the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate even though the brake was depressed to the floor. At no time was the driver's foot on the accelerator. This is one of 2 incidents with the vehicle.

Dec 7, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

while attempting to come to a complete stop, depressing the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate even though the brake was depressed to the floor. At no time was the driver's foot on the accelerator. This is one of 2 incidents with the vehicle.

Nov 8, 2022 Electrical System

I am on my 3rd battery since May 2015 when the Outback was purchased in El Cajon, California. There have been multiple instances when I prepare to venture out and am unable to as the result of a dead battery. In every instance there was not an obvious instigating factor such as a light inadvertently...

Nov 8, 2022 Electrical System

I am on my 3rd battery since May 2015 when the Outback was purchased in El Cajon, California. There have been multiple instances when I prepare to venture out and am unable to as the result of a dead battery. In every instance there was not an obvious instigating factor such as a light inadvertently...

Oct 23, 2022 Unknown Or Other

While driving on 55mph road, sunroof suddenly shattered for no apparent reason (no sudden impact from rock or other debris), producing a loud bang, startling driver. Driver momentarily swerved due to being startled by noise from next to head before correcting. No other cars were around on the road a...

Oct 23, 2022 Structure

While driving on 55mph road, sunroof suddenly shattered for no apparent reason (no sudden impact from rock or other debris), producing a loud bang, startling driver. Driver momentarily swerved due to being startled by noise from next to head before correcting. No other cars were around on the road a...

Oct 23, 2022 Unknown Or Other

While driving on 55mph road, sunroof suddenly shattered for no apparent reason (no sudden impact from rock or other debris), producing a loud bang, startling driver. Driver momentarily swerved due to being startled by noise from next to head before correcting. No other cars were around on the road a...

Oct 23, 2022 Structure

While driving on 55mph road, sunroof suddenly shattered for no apparent reason (no sudden impact from rock or other debris), producing a loud bang, startling driver. Driver momentarily swerved due to being startled by noise from next to head before correcting. No other cars were around on the road a...

Oct 18, 2022 Electrical System

I have had to replace battery sooner than it should have. Also, it seems to be causing an electrical issue with the computer board where all the dashboard warnings are blanking. I have been disconnecting the battery and reconnecting to reset the computer board.

Oct 18, 2022 Electrical System

I have had to replace battery sooner than it should have. Also, it seems to be causing an electrical issue with the computer board where all the dashboard warnings are blanking. I have been disconnecting the battery and reconnecting to reset the computer board.

Oct 17, 2022 Electrical System

1st time battery died when car was not in use at least for three days, back in Jan 2022. was replaced. on 10/11/22, after the car was not in use for 4 days, 8 month old battery was died, had to replace, again. Recently received a Subaru Battery settlement letter of a design defect that cuase battery...

Oct 17, 2022 Electrical System

1st time battery died when car was not in use at least for three days, back in Jan 2022. was replaced. on 10/11/22, after the car was not in use for 4 days, 8 month old battery was died, had to replace, again. Recently received a Subaru Battery settlement letter of a design defect that cuase battery...

Sep 30, 2022 Service Brakes

Intermittant engine acceleration or engine surge while braking at very low speeds.

Sep 30, 2022 Engine

Intermittant engine acceleration or engine surge while braking at very low speeds.

Sep 30, 2022 Service Brakes

Intermittant engine acceleration or engine surge while braking at very low speeds.

Sep 30, 2022 Engine

Intermittant engine acceleration or engine surge while braking at very low speeds.

Sep 26, 2022 Electrical System

I am reporting this deficiency as it is related to: Subaru Battery Drain Products Liability Litigation, No. 1:20-cv-03095-JHR-MJS Deficiency: Battery will discharge to an unusable degree within a relatively short amount of time (10 to 20 min.) when any p...

Sep 26, 2022 Electrical System

I am reporting this deficiency as it is related to: Subaru Battery Drain Products Liability Litigation, No. 1:20-cv-03095-JHR-MJS Deficiency: Battery will discharge to an unusable degree within a relatively short amount of time (10 to 20 min.) when any p...

Sep 25, 2022 Electrical System

On multiple occasions I have had the tailgate open and the light has drained the battery to the point that it needs a jump start or a battery charging to get it to start back up. On one occasion the tailgate was only left open for 30 minutes and the car would not start due to the battery being drain...

Sep 25, 2022 Electrical System

On multiple occasions I have had the tailgate open and the light has drained the battery to the point that it needs a jump start or a battery charging to get it to start back up. On one occasion the tailgate was only left open for 30 minutes and the car would not start due to the battery being drain...

Sep 21, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The car experienced sudden reverse acceleration when the gear was switched to reverse. I had to floor the brake pedal to have the car stop. I was fortunate behind me was enough of grassy area for the car to stop. Yes, I am sure I wasn't pushing gas because eventually after hard pressing the brakes ...

Sep 21, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The car experienced sudden reverse acceleration when the gear was switched to reverse. I had to floor the brake pedal to have the car stop. I was fortunate behind me was enough of grassy area for the car to stop. Yes, I am sure I wasn't pushing gas because eventually after hard pressing the brakes ...

Sep 10, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different dri...

Sep 10, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different dri...

Sep 10, 2022 Engine Crash

Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different dri...

Sep 10, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different dri...

Sep 10, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different dri...

Sep 10, 2022 Engine Crash

Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different dri...

Aug 22, 2022 Wheels

Failure on multiple lug nuts due to rust and corroding bolts. The vehicle is mostly garaged, and exposed to the elements only when driven. For a < 68000 mile vehicle, this type of failure is on the higher side. Additionally, the lug nuts break when trying to open using company specific torque. The r...

Aug 22, 2022 Wheels

Failure on multiple lug nuts due to rust and corroding bolts. The vehicle is mostly garaged, and exposed to the elements only when driven. For a < 68000 mile vehicle, this type of failure is on the higher side. Additionally, the lug nuts break when trying to open using company specific torque. The r...

Aug 18, 2022 Service Brakes

The electronic parking brake disengages on it's own after being set. After putting the vehicle in park and pulling on the EPB switch, the light comes on for a short time, then turns off. Attempting to re-engage it results in the same thing, it comes on briefly then disengages without being touched...

Aug 18, 2022 Service Brakes

The electronic parking brake disengages on it's own after being set. After putting the vehicle in park and pulling on the EPB switch, the light comes on for a short time, then turns off. Attempting to re-engage it results in the same thing, it comes on briefly then disengages without being touched...

Aug 15, 2022 Electrical System

Replaced 2 new batteries in 6 months. Batteries went totally dead. Batteries wer replaced by independent shop. Dealer changed battery to a subaru oem battery, checked system, said everything ok. Read about complaints about subaru batteries going dead months apart. Want to find out if there is a defe...

Aug 15, 2022 Electrical System

Replaced 2 new batteries in 6 months. Batteries went totally dead. Batteries wer replaced by independent shop. Dealer changed battery to a subaru oem battery, checked system, said everything ok. Read about complaints about subaru batteries going dead months apart. Want to find out if there is a defe...

Aug 12, 2022 Power Train

The continuously variable transmission failed at 114,000 miles. The unexpected lack of proper shifting on the roadway causes impediment to traffic expecting a continual flow of traffic. This causes the vehicle and drivers sharing the rode to have to make sudden braking or lane shifts without suffic...

Aug 12, 2022 Power Train

The continuously variable transmission failed at 114,000 miles. The unexpected lack of proper shifting on the roadway causes impediment to traffic expecting a continual flow of traffic. This causes the vehicle and drivers sharing the rode to have to make sudden braking or lane shifts without suffic...

Jul 31, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Purchased this car in 2019 from dealer as a pre certified vehicle. Replaced original battery(dealer said it was)in 8/2021. As I had to have it jumped, battery drain. 6 years old. So I replaced. I have had numerous battery drain since, jumped numerous times. Dealer will say I left something on, NO I ...

Jul 31, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Purchased this car in 2019 from dealer as a pre certified vehicle. Replaced original battery(dealer said it was)in 8/2021. As I had to have it jumped, battery drain. 6 years old. So I replaced. I have had numerous battery drain since, jumped numerous times. Dealer will say I left something on, NO I ...

Jul 10, 2022 Electrical System

Inoperative horn. Traced to continuity failure in steering roll connector, part #83111AL13. No indication of fault and no other apparent continuity failure in adjoining wire paths.

Jul 10, 2022 Electrical System

Inoperative horn. Traced to continuity failure in steering roll connector, part #83111AL13. No indication of fault and no other apparent continuity failure in adjoining wire paths.

Jun 23, 2022 Electrical System

Battery repeatedly drains when vehicle not used. Have replaced multiple batteries. Alternator checked and functioning.

Jun 23, 2022 Electrical System

Battery repeatedly drains when vehicle not used. Have replaced multiple batteries. Alternator checked and functioning.

Jun 21, 2022 Electrical System

On multiple occasions the car battery was drained and required a jump to start. Battery replaced less than 5 months ago. Service technicians unable to identify problem with alternator or parasitic drain.

Jun 21, 2022 Electrical System

On multiple occasions the car battery was drained and required a jump to start. Battery replaced less than 5 months ago. Service technicians unable to identify problem with alternator or parasitic drain.

Jun 13, 2022 Electrical System

The electrical system failed to go into sleep mode after parking the car. The battery was totally drained by morning causing us to find someone to use jumper cables to juice it up again.

Jun 13, 2022 Electrical System

The electrical system failed to go into sleep mode after parking the car. The battery was totally drained by morning causing us to find someone to use jumper cables to juice it up again.

Jun 1, 2022 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

The contact owned a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, he was alerted by another driver that the vehicle was smoking and flames were coming from under the vehicle. The contact stated that warning lights flashed off and on. The contact stated that he pulled over, ex...

Jun 1, 2022 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

The contact owned a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, he was alerted by another driver that the vehicle was smoking and flames were coming from under the vehicle. The contact stated that warning lights flashed off and on. The contact stated that he pulled over, ex...

May 30, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Windshield spontaneously cracked. No impact or accident.

May 30, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Windshield spontaneously cracked. No impact or accident.

May 26, 2022 Visibility 69,460 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that she noticed that there was a crack on the passenger's side windshield after a small rock struck the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield shouldn't have cracked from such a small rock impacting the windshield. The vehicle w...

May 26, 2022 Visibility 69,460 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that she noticed that there was a crack on the passenger's side windshield after a small rock struck the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield shouldn't have cracked from such a small rock impacting the windshield. The vehicle w...

May 11, 2022 Electrical System

Repeated battery drain, causing premature failure of the battery. Frequent replacement of the battery and reduced reliability have increased the cost of ownership. It has occurred multiple times over the duration of ownership.

May 11, 2022 Electrical System

Repeated battery drain, causing premature failure of the battery. Frequent replacement of the battery and reduced reliability have increased the cost of ownership. It has occurred multiple times over the duration of ownership.

May 3, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Subaru Outback windshield cracks again within 2 months after warranty replacement pursuant to windshield settlement agreement. The claimed enhanced windshield from Subaru is exposed to the issue reported from the windshield settlement agreement, and Subaru refused to provide warranty replacement to...

May 3, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Subaru Outback windshield cracks again within 2 months after warranty replacement pursuant to windshield settlement agreement. The claimed enhanced windshield from Subaru is exposed to the issue reported from the windshield settlement agreement, and Subaru refused to provide warranty replacement to...

Apr 27, 2022 Back Over Prevention

On my 2015 outback limited my SRVD off warning light is on and I have lost its function. I have not been in any kind of fender bender, it was taken to a state licensed shop and was told and have read in its Manuel it is a dealer repair issue. I have read other posts regarding same issue and the run ...

Apr 27, 2022 Lane Departure

On my 2015 outback limited my SRVD off warning light is on and I have lost its function. I have not been in any kind of fender bender, it was taken to a state licensed shop and was told and have read in its Manuel it is a dealer repair issue. I have read other posts regarding same issue and the run ...

Apr 27, 2022 Back Over Prevention

On my 2015 outback limited my SRVD off warning light is on and I have lost its function. I have not been in any kind of fender bender, it was taken to a state licensed shop and was told and have read in its Manuel it is a dealer repair issue. I have read other posts regarding same issue and the run ...

Apr 27, 2022 Lane Departure

On my 2015 outback limited my SRVD off warning light is on and I have lost its function. I have not been in any kind of fender bender, it was taken to a state licensed shop and was told and have read in its Manuel it is a dealer repair issue. I have read other posts regarding same issue and the run ...

Apr 25, 2022 Electrical System

My battery has continually been dead, despite replacing the battery twice. I just had to call roadside assistance last weekend on Saturday. Yesterday (Sunday), the battery was dead again - 8 days later. This happened several times when I first got my car, and Subaru replaced the battery, as the c...

Apr 25, 2022 Electrical System

My battery has continually been dead, despite replacing the battery twice. I just had to call roadside assistance last weekend on Saturday. Yesterday (Sunday), the battery was dead again - 8 days later. This happened several times when I first got my car, and Subaru replaced the battery, as the c...

Apr 4, 2022 Electrical System

On multiple occassions, I have been unable to start my Outback b/c the battery is dead. Note that I have not left any lights on, doors open etc. and, when I have taken my car in for routine services, the battery is deemed to be in proper working condition. In addition to being extremely inconvenien...

Apr 4, 2022 Electrical System

On multiple occassions, I have been unable to start my Outback b/c the battery is dead. Note that I have not left any lights on, doors open etc. and, when I have taken my car in for routine services, the battery is deemed to be in proper working condition. In addition to being extremely inconvenien...

Mar 27, 2022 Electrical System

Our 2015 Subaru Outback has had 4 batteries in 4 years. After some research, a parasitic battery drain issue is common with this year Outback and other Subaru models. Some sites call out the Subaru CAN network as the culprit. Whatever the case, we have had the car to Subaru who changed firmware oste...

Mar 27, 2022 Electrical System

Our 2015 Subaru Outback has had 4 batteries in 4 years. After some research, a parasitic battery drain issue is common with this year Outback and other Subaru models. Some sites call out the Subaru CAN network as the culprit. Whatever the case, we have had the car to Subaru who changed firmware oste...

Mar 22, 2022 Visibility 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, a small rock might have struck the windshield causing a crack on the driver's side of the windshield. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle though the crack was affecting his vision of the roadway. Th...

Mar 22, 2022 Visibility 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, a small rock might have struck the windshield causing a crack on the driver's side of the windshield. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle though the crack was affecting his vision of the roadway. Th...

Mar 19, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

While parking car in garage, car suddenly surged forward although my foot was off gas and nearly hit end of garage. Engine Temp was relatively cold as it had just been started. This has happened several times before. Reported to dealer service the first time it happened and they did not fix.

Mar 19, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

While parking car in garage, car suddenly surged forward although my foot was off gas and nearly hit end of garage. Engine Temp was relatively cold as it had just been started. This has happened several times before. Reported to dealer service the first time it happened and they did not fix.

Mar 7, 2022 Electrical System 14,739 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing frequent battery failure. The contact stated before the battery failed, the check battery warning light was illuminated. The contact had replaced the battery three times within five years. The contact had no...

Mar 7, 2022 Electrical System 14,739 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing frequent battery failure. The contact stated before the battery failed, the check battery warning light was illuminated. The contact had replaced the battery three times within five years. The contact had no...

Feb 25, 2022 Electrical System

There is some kind of electrical malfunction or drainage that the battery drains even when car is turned off. Replacement of new battery results in the same problem after a few days

Feb 25, 2022 Electrical System

There is some kind of electrical malfunction or drainage that the battery drains even when car is turned off. Replacement of new battery results in the same problem after a few days

Feb 9, 2022 Electrical System

The car regularly drains the battery. We are the original owners and have had to purchase 3 car batteries thus far. The car does not provide any warning messages or report any issues. Every time the battery has been drained it happens without explanation, over a dozen times since we’ve owned the c...

Feb 9, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The car regularly drains the battery. We are the original owners and have had to purchase 3 car batteries thus far. The car does not provide any warning messages or report any issues. Every time the battery has been drained it happens without explanation, over a dozen times since we’ve owned the c...

Feb 9, 2022 Electrical System

The car regularly drains the battery. We are the original owners and have had to purchase 3 car batteries thus far. The car does not provide any warning messages or report any issues. Every time the battery has been drained it happens without explanation, over a dozen times since we’ve owned the c...

Feb 9, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The car regularly drains the battery. We are the original owners and have had to purchase 3 car batteries thus far. The car does not provide any warning messages or report any issues. Every time the battery has been drained it happens without explanation, over a dozen times since we’ve owned the c...

Jan 27, 2022 Electrical System

Battery drain over night, dead battery in the morning. Alternator output normal, terminal post clean and battery will charge with external charger. Battery is less than 2 year old

Jan 27, 2022 Electrical System

Battery drain over night, dead battery in the morning. Alternator output normal, terminal post clean and battery will charge with external charger. Battery is less than 2 year old

Jan 7, 2022 Engine

On three separate occasions, most recently on 01/06/22 , my Subaru Outback began to accelerate without touching the gas pedal. My wife and myself were both fortunate to have a foot covering the brake pedal when this occurred . We fortunately avoided the potential collision hazard. The UNEXPECTED A...

Jan 7, 2022 Power Train

On three separate occasions, most recently on 01/06/22 , my Subaru Outback began to accelerate without touching the gas pedal. My wife and myself were both fortunate to have a foot covering the brake pedal when this occurred . We fortunately avoided the potential collision hazard. The UNEXPECTED A...

Jan 7, 2022 Engine

On three separate occasions, most recently on 01/06/22 , my Subaru Outback began to accelerate without touching the gas pedal. My wife and myself were both fortunate to have a foot covering the brake pedal when this occurred . We fortunately avoided the potential collision hazard. The UNEXPECTED A...

Jan 7, 2022 Power Train

On three separate occasions, most recently on 01/06/22 , my Subaru Outback began to accelerate without touching the gas pedal. My wife and myself were both fortunate to have a foot covering the brake pedal when this occurred . We fortunately avoided the potential collision hazard. The UNEXPECTED A...

Jan 6, 2022 Electrical System

The battery has gone completely dead 3 times over 6 years since I purchased this car new. The battery dies, like clockwork, every 2 years. I have purchased 2 new replacement batteries so far on 5/16/2017 (mileage 25,895) and 2/5/2019 (mileage 40,017). The third instance just occurred 1/5/2021 and I ...

Jan 6, 2022 Electrical System

The battery has gone completely dead 3 times over 6 years since I purchased this car new. The battery dies, like clockwork, every 2 years. I have purchased 2 new replacement batteries so far on 5/16/2017 (mileage 25,895) and 2/5/2019 (mileage 40,017). The third instance just occurred 1/5/2021 and I ...

Jan 5, 2022 Electrical System

Battery repeatedly fails every 2 years since new vehicle purchased. New vehicle purchased in 2015, had to replace battery in 2017 and replaced again in 2019. It is now Jan 2022 and battery had insufficient charge to start car. I have now had to purchase a $110 battery charger to hopefully maintain t...

Jan 5, 2022 Visibility 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the front windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Jan 5, 2022 Electrical System

Battery repeatedly fails every 2 years since new vehicle purchased. New vehicle purchased in 2015, had to replace battery in 2017 and replaced again in 2019. It is now Jan 2022 and battery had insufficient charge to start car. I have now had to purchase a $110 battery charger to hopefully maintain t...

Jan 5, 2022 Visibility 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the front windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Dec 28, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Outback 2015 Windshield cracked with no obvious reason even at about 30 mph.

Dec 28, 2021 Visibility/wiper

Outback 2015 Windshield cracked with no obvious reason even at about 30 mph.

Dec 28, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Outback 2015 Windshield cracked with no obvious reason even at about 30 mph.

Dec 28, 2021 Visibility/wiper

Outback 2015 Windshield cracked with no obvious reason even at about 30 mph.

Dec 27, 2021 Electrical System

On four occasions over the past five months my car needed a jump start for no apparent reason. I had a new Subaru battery installed last July, and a check up at a Subaru dealer last month which found no problems with the battery or alternator. I recently read about a battery drainage problem that ot...

Dec 27, 2021 Electrical System

On four occasions over the past five months my car needed a jump start for no apparent reason. I had a new Subaru battery installed last July, and a check up at a Subaru dealer last month which found no problems with the battery or alternator. I recently read about a battery drainage problem that ot...

Dec 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I have had to have my battery replaced almost every year since I bought this car and there is always a large amount or corrosion no matter how often I clean it. I just read that this has been a known issue of Subaru. I literally just had the dealership in late November tell me at an oil change that ...

Dec 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I have had to have my battery replaced almost every year since I bought this car and there is always a large amount or corrosion no matter how often I clean it. I just read that this has been a known issue of Subaru. I literally just had the dealership in late November tell me at an oil change that ...

Dec 20, 2021 Engine

Engine consistently burns oil. Adding pints between factory recommended oil change interval when low oil light comes on. On average, one pint is burned every 1500 miles.

Dec 20, 2021 Engine

Engine consistently burns oil. Adding pints between factory recommended oil change interval when low oil light comes on. On average, one pint is burned every 1500 miles.

Dec 14, 2021 Electrical System

Repeated dead batteries. Replaced OEM battery in year 2, new battery also comes up dead regularly. There is clearly a parasitic battery drain happening. Burning oil, this car burns more oil than any car I have ever owned. Subaru claims it is within specification, but their specification is 1 qua...

Dec 14, 2021 Engine

Repeated dead batteries. Replaced OEM battery in year 2, new battery also comes up dead regularly. There is clearly a parasitic battery drain happening. Burning oil, this car burns more oil than any car I have ever owned. Subaru claims it is within specification, but their specification is 1 qua...

Dec 14, 2021 Exterior Lighting

Repeated dead batteries. Replaced OEM battery in year 2, new battery also comes up dead regularly. There is clearly a parasitic battery drain happening. Burning oil, this car burns more oil than any car I have ever owned. Subaru claims it is within specification, but their specification is 1 qua...

Dec 14, 2021 Electrical System

Repeated dead batteries. Replaced OEM battery in year 2, new battery also comes up dead regularly. There is clearly a parasitic battery drain happening. Burning oil, this car burns more oil than any car I have ever owned. Subaru claims it is within specification, but their specification is 1 qua...

Dec 14, 2021 Engine

Repeated dead batteries. Replaced OEM battery in year 2, new battery also comes up dead regularly. There is clearly a parasitic battery drain happening. Burning oil, this car burns more oil than any car I have ever owned. Subaru claims it is within specification, but their specification is 1 qua...

Dec 14, 2021 Exterior Lighting

Repeated dead batteries. Replaced OEM battery in year 2, new battery also comes up dead regularly. There is clearly a parasitic battery drain happening. Burning oil, this car burns more oil than any car I have ever owned. Subaru claims it is within specification, but their specification is 1 qua...

Nov 19, 2021 Electrical System

Our car has electrical / battery problems. It frequently will not start on its own. We have to jump start the battery about once a month, sometimes more frequently. The primary driver commutes 120 miles at least once a week (60 miles each way), thus we should not have issues with battery drain, b...

Nov 19, 2021 Electrical System

Our car has electrical / battery problems. It frequently will not start on its own. We have to jump start the battery about once a month, sometimes more frequently. The primary driver commutes 120 miles at least once a week (60 miles each way), thus we should not have issues with battery drain, b...

Nov 10, 2021 Power Train

local mechanic doing standard maintenence at 62,861 miles, checking high rpms at startup, noticed that the crankshaft pully was moving up and down , slight variance , when it should be straight. apparently a recall issue on 2016 outbacks.

Nov 10, 2021 Power Train

local mechanic doing standard maintenence at 62,861 miles, checking high rpms at startup, noticed that the crankshaft pully was moving up and down , slight variance , when it should be straight. apparently a recall issue on 2016 outbacks.

Nov 8, 2021 Electrical System

My 2015 Subaru Outback has continually experienced random battery drain. I have replaced the battery 3 times since purchasing the car from a dealership in 2017. In all cases, there was no advanced warning indicating that the battery was low, the car had been driven regularly with an average amoun...

Nov 8, 2021 Electrical System

My 2015 Subaru Outback has continually experienced random battery drain. I have replaced the battery 3 times since purchasing the car from a dealership in 2017. In all cases, there was no advanced warning indicating that the battery was low, the car had been driven regularly with an average amoun...

Oct 19, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I previously wrote to you back in mid-Sept. 2021. It was a problem with battery drainage on my Outback and the fact that many other Subaru owners were having the same problem. #[XXX] was the case # that I was assigned. I have never heard from anyone at the NHTSA I don't want to repeat everything ...

Oct 19, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I previously wrote to you back in mid-Sept. 2021. It was a problem with battery drainage on my Outback and the fact that many other Subaru owners were having the same problem. #[XXX] was the case # that I was assigned. I have never heard from anyone at the NHTSA I don't want to repeat everything ...

Oct 2, 2021 Electrical System

On multiple occasions the battery completely dies over night for no apparent reason and with no warning. Nothing that draws power was left on. This is a hazard as we can be stuck someplace with no way to start our car. The battery and alternator always check out as normal (by local mechanic), yet...

Oct 2, 2021 Electrical System

On multiple occasions the battery completely dies over night for no apparent reason and with no warning. Nothing that draws power was left on. This is a hazard as we can be stuck someplace with no way to start our car. The battery and alternator always check out as normal (by local mechanic), yet...

Sep 29, 2021 Steering

Vehicle had recent periodic service performed prior to event at Gwinette Subaru, Gwinette, GA. Vehicle currently has 54K miles. The Vehicle was purcashed this year as a Dealer Certified pe-owned vehicle. While leaving the Walmart parkinglot and entering a busy intesection I lost control of the vehic...

Sep 29, 2021 Steering

Vehicle had recent periodic service performed prior to event at Gwinette Subaru, Gwinette, GA. Vehicle currently has 54K miles. The Vehicle was purcashed this year as a Dealer Certified pe-owned vehicle. While leaving the Walmart parkinglot and entering a busy intesection I lost control of the vehic...

Sep 27, 2021 Electrical System

This car has repeatedly drained the battery when completely off. I have replaced the battery thinking it was a faulty battery, only to have this occur repeatedly with a new battery. I am certain the doors are shut, lights are off, car is off and locked and nothing I have left on is in anyway drainin...

Sep 27, 2021 Electrical System

This car has repeatedly drained the battery when completely off. I have replaced the battery thinking it was a faulty battery, only to have this occur repeatedly with a new battery. I am certain the doors are shut, lights are off, car is off and locked and nothing I have left on is in anyway drainin...

Sep 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving at highway speed and traveling over about 6 hours, the car simply shut off. We were traveling on the highway in the passing lane. Without warning the car began to slow down rapidly, no dash lights on, but the engine was off. We managed to cross two lanes of traffic without power assist...

Sep 23, 2021 Engine

While driving at highway speed and traveling over about 6 hours, the car simply shut off. We were traveling on the highway in the passing lane. Without warning the car began to slow down rapidly, no dash lights on, but the engine was off. We managed to cross two lanes of traffic without power assist...

Sep 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving at highway speed and traveling over about 6 hours, the car simply shut off. We were traveling on the highway in the passing lane. Without warning the car began to slow down rapidly, no dash lights on, but the engine was off. We managed to cross two lanes of traffic without power assist...

Sep 23, 2021 Engine

While driving at highway speed and traveling over about 6 hours, the car simply shut off. We were traveling on the highway in the passing lane. Without warning the car began to slow down rapidly, no dash lights on, but the engine was off. We managed to cross two lanes of traffic without power assist...

Sep 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I proudly purchased my 2015 Subaru Outback, new, in April 2015. I currently have less than 18,000 miles on it. During the time I have owned my Outback, I have had to replace the battery 5 times, through no fault of my own. Subaru USA and my Subaru dealership say that I do not drive it enough. B/...

Sep 15, 2021 Electrical System

I have had to change my car battery three times in four years. A couple times it seemed like my battery went bad soon after having service on my car even though my battery tested okay and given a green symbol. The last date I had to replace the battery is below.

Sep 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I proudly purchased my 2015 Subaru Outback, new, in April 2015. I currently have less than 18,000 miles on it. During the time I have owned my Outback, I have had to replace the battery 5 times, through no fault of my own. Subaru USA and my Subaru dealership say that I do not drive it enough. B/...

Sep 15, 2021 Electrical System

I have had to change my car battery three times in four years. A couple times it seemed like my battery went bad soon after having service on my car even though my battery tested okay and given a green symbol. The last date I had to replace the battery is below.

Sep 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This car has had 5 batteries. The charging system tests fine. It’s not safe.

Sep 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This car has had 5 batteries. The charging system tests fine. It’s not safe.

Sep 13, 2021 Engine

On 8/25/21, during servicing, I was informed by the Subaru dealer who has always serviced my car that the driver's side head gasket was starting to go bad. The car had 54,108 miles on it and was 6 years and 5 months old. It had always been driven under normal conditions, on public roads, and 100% of...

Sep 13, 2021 Engine

On 8/25/21, during servicing, I was informed by the Subaru dealer who has always serviced my car that the driver's side head gasket was starting to go bad. The car had 54,108 miles on it and was 6 years and 5 months old. It had always been driven under normal conditions, on public roads, and 100% of...

Sep 2, 2021 Electrical System

Bought 2016 model December 29, 2015. Battery consistently drains. It has had at least 3 replacement batteries in 5 years. Car has less than 46k miles on it. Had to get jump started twice within a two week period, with a battery from February of 2020. Battery issues 3/2018 26k miles 2/2020 37k...

Sep 2, 2021 Electrical System

Bought 2016 model December 29, 2015. Battery consistently drains. It has had at least 3 replacement batteries in 5 years. Car has less than 46k miles on it. Had to get jump started twice within a two week period, with a battery from February of 2020. Battery issues 3/2018 26k miles 2/2020 37k...

Sep 1, 2021 Electrical System

i will be purchasing my 4th battery, this seems to be an issue people are having with this 2015 outback. I maintain my car and garage store it and I continue to have dead batteries that need to be replaced, I am not leaving any interior or exterior lights on either.

Sep 1, 2021 Electrical System

i will be purchasing my 4th battery, this seems to be an issue people are having with this 2015 outback. I maintain my car and garage store it and I continue to have dead batteries that need to be replaced, I am not leaving any interior or exterior lights on either.

Aug 19, 2021 Electrical System

I have to replace my battery 1-2 x year, possibly due to Parasitic draw. No lights have been left on, nor anything electrical when the car is shut off. Between batteries, I often have to jump my car to start it. I have been stranded places and I am in constant fear my car will not start.

Aug 19, 2021 Electrical System

I have to replace my battery 1-2 x year, possibly due to Parasitic draw. No lights have been left on, nor anything electrical when the car is shut off. Between batteries, I often have to jump my car to start it. I have been stranded places and I am in constant fear my car will not start.

Jul 30, 2021 Electrical System

My vehicle was purchased in September 2014. Approximately the night of March 9, 2017 my daughter apparently turned on a dome light, which remained on the rest of the night. My car had approximately 45k miles on it. The next day I attempted to start the car, nothing happened. The battery was so d...

Jul 30, 2021 Electrical System

My vehicle was purchased in September 2014. Approximately the night of March 9, 2017 my daughter apparently turned on a dome light, which remained on the rest of the night. My car had approximately 45k miles on it. The next day I attempted to start the car, nothing happened. The battery was so d...

Jul 29, 2021 Electrical System

Bought this car used with low miles in 2019 from a Subaru dealership. We have had intermittent issues dating back to late 2019, where returning to the car find that the battery is dead when we went to start it. It usually happens when the vehicle was left for 4 hours or more, although not always. ...

Jul 29, 2021 Electrical System

Bought this car used with low miles in 2019 from a Subaru dealership. We have had intermittent issues dating back to late 2019, where returning to the car find that the battery is dead when we went to start it. It usually happens when the vehicle was left for 4 hours or more, although not always. ...

Jul 28, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

We called Subaru Roadside Assistance Sunday, July 25, 2021 because the Subaru lost power, as though it were out of gas, but the gage showed we had over an eighth of a tank. We mentioned this to the roadside assistant Rep. several times. She took our cell and credit card #s and said she ordered us a ...

Jul 28, 2021 Engine

Car stalled, could not take out of gear; could not restart, could not set emergency brake, couldn’t turn key to restart. Finally a light came on that said hatch was open. Could not operate hatch from inside car. Jumped out hatch was closed. Opened and reclosed. Car started rolling. Ran to jump in ...

Jul 28, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

We called Subaru Roadside Assistance Sunday, July 25, 2021 because the Subaru lost power, as though it were out of gas, but the gage showed we had over an eighth of a tank. We mentioned this to the roadside assistant Rep. several times. She took our cell and credit card #s and said she ordered us a ...

Jul 28, 2021 Engine

Car stalled, could not take out of gear; could not restart, could not set emergency brake, couldn’t turn key to restart. Finally a light came on that said hatch was open. Could not operate hatch from inside car. Jumped out hatch was closed. Opened and reclosed. Car started rolling. Ran to jump in ...

Jul 21, 2021 Electrical System

I have a parasitic drain on my battery and I have replaced the battery 3 times. It seems my battery is not the issue, but I am constantly stranded on the road and the dealership just replaces the battery. This last replacement I did at a separate shop on 5/10/2021 because my battery needed to be r...

Jul 21, 2021 Electrical System

I have a parasitic drain on my battery and I have replaced the battery 3 times. It seems my battery is not the issue, but I am constantly stranded on the road and the dealership just replaces the battery. This last replacement I did at a separate shop on 5/10/2021 because my battery needed to be r...

Jul 18, 2021 Electrical System

On 4 occasions the car battery has unexpectedly gone so low that it could not be started. On the second occasion (January 2022) the battery was replaced. On the third occasion (July 14, 2021) the battery was again replaced. On the fourth occasion (July 18, 2021) the battery was completely dead. ...

Jul 18, 2021 Electrical System

On 4 occasions the car battery has unexpectedly gone so low that it could not be started. On the second occasion (January 2022) the battery was replaced. On the third occasion (July 14, 2021) the battery was again replaced. On the fourth occasion (July 18, 2021) the battery was completely dead. ...

Jul 15, 2021 Electrical System

Excessive battery drain from open back hatch while parked and engine off. Having my back liftgate open while my engine was off for a 30 minute period drained my battery so that I could not start my vehicle. Had not my friends been there to jump me I would have been without transportation miles from ...

Jul 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Excessive battery drain from open back hatch while parked and engine off. Having my back liftgate open while my engine was off for a 30 minute period drained my battery so that I could not start my vehicle. Had not my friends been there to jump me I would have been without transportation miles from ...

Jul 15, 2021 Electrical System

Excessive battery drain from open back hatch while parked and engine off. Having my back liftgate open while my engine was off for a 30 minute period drained my battery so that I could not start my vehicle. Had not my friends been there to jump me I would have been without transportation miles from ...

Jul 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Excessive battery drain from open back hatch while parked and engine off. Having my back liftgate open while my engine was off for a 30 minute period drained my battery so that I could not start my vehicle. Had not my friends been there to jump me I would have been without transportation miles from ...

Jul 13, 2021 Electrical System

With a relatively new battery, my car would not start. I had the rear lift gate open, but lights turned off, for about an hour while packing for a trip and when I went to start the car it was completely dead and I had to jump it to get it started again. This also happened a few months prior while le...

Jul 13, 2021 Electrical System

1. My battery failed, so I replaced it. I didn’t keep the failed one. 2. Problem started while driving w/ a handicapped, elderly passenger in remote rural area at night. Help at least 1/2-hr. away. No open garages. Frightening. 3. AAA confirmed. 4. AAA inspected. 5. My Check Engine light came o...

Jul 13, 2021 Electrical System

With a relatively new battery, my car would not start. I had the rear lift gate open, but lights turned off, for about an hour while packing for a trip and when I went to start the car it was completely dead and I had to jump it to get it started again. This also happened a few months prior while le...

Jul 13, 2021 Electrical System

1. My battery failed, so I replaced it. I didn’t keep the failed one. 2. Problem started while driving w/ a handicapped, elderly passenger in remote rural area at night. Help at least 1/2-hr. away. No open garages. Frightening. 3. AAA confirmed. 4. AAA inspected. 5. My Check Engine light came o...

Jun 22, 2021 Visibility/wiper

The windshield spontaneously cracked at the deicer area. The windshield is available for inspection. The crack has grown and is interfering with visibility. The crack in the deicer part of the windshield is easy to see. I have called and left messages about the cracked windshield for the Sub...

Jun 22, 2021 Visibility/wiper

The windshield spontaneously cracked at the deicer area. The windshield is available for inspection. The crack has grown and is interfering with visibility. The crack in the deicer part of the windshield is easy to see. I have called and left messages about the cracked windshield for the Sub...

Jun 16, 2021 Steering

When my dashboard lights lit up for no reason, it was determined after visiting the dealership that the steering gearbox needed to be replaced.

Jun 16, 2021 Visibility/wiper

My windshield cracked for no reason on June 12, 2021. Large crack took over the left side of the window. Crack kept spreading for no apparent reason.

Jun 16, 2021 Steering

When my dashboard lights lit up for no reason, it was determined after visiting the dealership that the steering gearbox needed to be replaced.

Jun 16, 2021 Visibility/wiper

My windshield cracked for no reason on June 12, 2021. Large crack took over the left side of the window. Crack kept spreading for no apparent reason.

Jun 4, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 56,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the brakes would not engage as the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle rear-ended a parked vehicle on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. Three of the p...

Jun 4, 2021 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the brakes would not engage as the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle rear-ended a parked vehicle on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. Three of the p...

Jun 4, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 56,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the brakes would not engage as the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle rear-ended a parked vehicle on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. Three of the p...

Jun 4, 2021 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the brakes would not engage as the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle rear-ended a parked vehicle on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. Three of the p...

Jun 1, 2021 Electrical System

3 years after the vehicle purchase the OEM battery died. Replaced it with a well reviewed local brand. It is almost 3 years since the replacement battery and the Subaru service rep said the battery is dying. I fear there is something wrong with the electrical system which damages the batteries over ...

Jun 1, 2021 Electrical System

3 years after the vehicle purchase the OEM battery died. Replaced it with a well reviewed local brand. It is almost 3 years since the replacement battery and the Subaru service rep said the battery is dying. I fear there is something wrong with the electrical system which damages the batteries over ...

May 22, 2021 Electrical System

In my 2015 Subaru Outback the battery is drained below 50% charge if the vehicle is not driven for a week. It takes daily trips to keep it charged up. The first dead battery was replaced by Subaru after 19 months under warranty. That battery lasted just over two years and it went dead too, while ...

May 22, 2021 Electrical System

In my 2015 Subaru Outback the battery is drained below 50% charge if the vehicle is not driven for a week. It takes daily trips to keep it charged up. The first dead battery was replaced by Subaru after 19 months under warranty. That battery lasted just over two years and it went dead too, while ...

May 21, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Windshield randomly cracked on its own. Similar issue as other have reported in past. Begins on passenger side in wiper park near heated zone and continues up across windshield for 12 inches or so. Car was parked, nothing hit the windshield.

May 21, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Windshield randomly cracked on its own. Similar issue as other have reported in past. Begins on passenger side in wiper park near heated zone and continues up across windshield for 12 inches or so. Car was parked, nothing hit the windshield.

May 19, 2021 Electrical System

Cannot remove key after shutting down engine and put in "Park". Found many similar incidents on https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/key-stuck-in-ignition.495265/

May 19, 2021 Electrical System 47,784 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact attempted to jump start the battery with a battery charger however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the battery would drain periodically. The...

May 19, 2021 Electrical System

Cannot remove key after shutting down engine and put in "Park". Found many similar incidents on https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/key-stuck-in-ignition.495265/

May 19, 2021 Electrical System 47,784 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact attempted to jump start the battery with a battery charger however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the battery would drain periodically. The...

May 17, 2021 Electrical System

The vehicle EATS batteries on a frequent basis. We are currently on the 4th HIGH QUALITY battery for the vehicle. We live in a rural area so we do not have short frequent trips that would impact a battery. We have had the dealer (Redding Subaru) check the system and they cannot find out why it go...

May 17, 2021 Electrical System

The vehicle EATS batteries on a frequent basis. We are currently on the 4th HIGH QUALITY battery for the vehicle. We live in a rural area so we do not have short frequent trips that would impact a battery. We have had the dealer (Redding Subaru) check the system and they cannot find out why it go...

May 16, 2021 Electrical System 80,000 mi

BATTERY LOSES CHARGE AND WILL NOT START AUTO. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, ALTHOUGH NOT ALL THE TIME.

May 16, 2021 Electrical System 80,000 mi

BATTERY LOSES CHARGE AND WILL NOT START AUTO. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, ALTHOUGH NOT ALL THE TIME.

May 15, 2021 Electrical System

MY BATTERY HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT DRAINS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS USED REGULARLY AND NOTHING IS LEFT ON. I HAVE HAD TO BE JUMPED SIX OR SEVEN TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND TOWED ONCE TO THE DEALERSHIP.

May 15, 2021 Engine

MY BATTERY HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT DRAINS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS USED REGULARLY AND NOTHING IS LEFT ON. I HAVE HAD TO BE JUMPED SIX OR SEVEN TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND TOWED ONCE TO THE DEALERSHIP.

May 15, 2021 Electrical System

MY BATTERY HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT DRAINS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS USED REGULARLY AND NOTHING IS LEFT ON. I HAVE HAD TO BE JUMPED SIX OR SEVEN TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND TOWED ONCE TO THE DEALERSHIP.

May 15, 2021 Engine

MY BATTERY HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT DRAINS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS USED REGULARLY AND NOTHING IS LEFT ON. I HAVE HAD TO BE JUMPED SIX OR SEVEN TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND TOWED ONCE TO THE DEALERSHIP.

May 9, 2021 Electrical System 84,000 mi

THE FOURTH BATTERY HAS DIED SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 2015. IT WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME BATTERY EACH TIME AND SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE CAR HAVING ANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

May 9, 2021 Electrical System 84,000 mi

THE FOURTH BATTERY HAS DIED SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 2015. IT WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME BATTERY EACH TIME AND SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE CAR HAVING ANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

Apr 28, 2021 Engine 82,500 mi

WITHIN 80K MILES THE CAR HAS STARTED SHOWING HIGH ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE OIL IS TO BE CHANGED EVERY 6000 MILES BUT AT 4000 MILES LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT WILL SHOW UP AND CHECKING ON OIL LEVEL, IT SHOWS AT THE LOW LEVEL OF DIPDTICK.UPON DIAGNOSIS, IT WAS FIGURED THAT IT HAS STAGE 2 HEAD GASKET R...

Apr 28, 2021 Engine 82,500 mi

WITHIN 80K MILES THE CAR HAS STARTED SHOWING HIGH ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE OIL IS TO BE CHANGED EVERY 6000 MILES BUT AT 4000 MILES LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT WILL SHOW UP AND CHECKING ON OIL LEVEL, IT SHOWS AT THE LOW LEVEL OF DIPDTICK.UPON DIAGNOSIS, IT WAS FIGURED THAT IT HAS STAGE 2 HEAD GASKET R...

Apr 20, 2021 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

WE BUILT AND BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED: - A CONSTANT SUDDEN LOSS OF EYESIGHT SYSTEM WHILE CRUISING OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ON. -GAS RELEASE LEVER FREEZES UP AND WE HAVE TO FORCEFULLY USE A FLAT SCREWDRIVER TO UNLOCK THE GAS LID DOOR. -PRE...

Apr 20, 2021 Steering Crash 109,000 mi

WE BUILT AND BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED: - A CONSTANT SUDDEN LOSS OF EYESIGHT SYSTEM WHILE CRUISING OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ON. -GAS RELEASE LEVER FREEZES UP AND WE HAVE TO FORCEFULLY USE A FLAT SCREWDRIVER TO UNLOCK THE GAS LID DOOR. -PRE...

Apr 20, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash 109,000 mi

WE BUILT AND BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED: - A CONSTANT SUDDEN LOSS OF EYESIGHT SYSTEM WHILE CRUISING OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ON. -GAS RELEASE LEVER FREEZES UP AND WE HAVE TO FORCEFULLY USE A FLAT SCREWDRIVER TO UNLOCK THE GAS LID DOOR. -PRE...

Apr 20, 2021 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

WE BUILT AND BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED: - A CONSTANT SUDDEN LOSS OF EYESIGHT SYSTEM WHILE CRUISING OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ON. -GAS RELEASE LEVER FREEZES UP AND WE HAVE TO FORCEFULLY USE A FLAT SCREWDRIVER TO UNLOCK THE GAS LID DOOR. -PRE...

Apr 20, 2021 Steering Crash 109,000 mi

WE BUILT AND BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED: - A CONSTANT SUDDEN LOSS OF EYESIGHT SYSTEM WHILE CRUISING OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ON. -GAS RELEASE LEVER FREEZES UP AND WE HAVE TO FORCEFULLY USE A FLAT SCREWDRIVER TO UNLOCK THE GAS LID DOOR. -PRE...

Apr 20, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash 109,000 mi

WE BUILT AND BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED: - A CONSTANT SUDDEN LOSS OF EYESIGHT SYSTEM WHILE CRUISING OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ON. -GAS RELEASE LEVER FREEZES UP AND WE HAVE TO FORCEFULLY USE A FLAT SCREWDRIVER TO UNLOCK THE GAS LID DOOR. -PRE...

Apr 17, 2021 Electrical System 9,890 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW 2/25/2015. THE BATTERY DIED 4/27/2016 AT 9890 MILES AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTEE BY SUBARU. THE BATTERY DIED AGAIN ON 9/11/2018 AT 35067 MILES AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED BY SUBARU, THOUGH NOT UNDER WARRANTY. SUBARU OBVIOUSLY AGREES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE BATTERY IS AGAIN SHOWING ...

Apr 17, 2021 Electrical System 9,890 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW 2/25/2015. THE BATTERY DIED 4/27/2016 AT 9890 MILES AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTEE BY SUBARU. THE BATTERY DIED AGAIN ON 9/11/2018 AT 35067 MILES AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED BY SUBARU, THOUGH NOT UNDER WARRANTY. SUBARU OBVIOUSLY AGREES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE BATTERY IS AGAIN SHOWING ...

Apr 16, 2021 Electrical System

OUR CAR HAS 80K MILES ON IT AND IS ABOUT 6.25 YEARS OLD. WE ARE ON THE 3RD BATTERY. THERE APPEARS TO BE A PENDING LAWSUIT, SO ADDING MY INFORMATION TO THE DATABASE. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICER RECORDS OF WHEN THE BATTERIES WERE REPLACED.

Apr 16, 2021 Electrical System

OUR CAR HAS 80K MILES ON IT AND IS ABOUT 6.25 YEARS OLD. WE ARE ON THE 3RD BATTERY. THERE APPEARS TO BE A PENDING LAWSUIT, SO ADDING MY INFORMATION TO THE DATABASE. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICER RECORDS OF WHEN THE BATTERIES WERE REPLACED.

Apr 11, 2021 Electrical System 88,000 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK -AND NOW ON MY 4TH BATTERY. ONE INSTANCE, I GOT STUCK IN A SMALL TOWN IN NH AND HAD TO GET A BATTERY THAT WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND BATTERY GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS. DIDN'T KNOW I HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC BACK HOME SO I ENDED UP PAYING FOR ANOTHER BATTERY. 8 MONTHS ...

Apr 11, 2021 Electrical System 88,000 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK -AND NOW ON MY 4TH BATTERY. ONE INSTANCE, I GOT STUCK IN A SMALL TOWN IN NH AND HAD TO GET A BATTERY THAT WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND BATTERY GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS. DIDN'T KNOW I HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC BACK HOME SO I ENDED UP PAYING FOR ANOTHER BATTERY. 8 MONTHS ...

Apr 2, 2021 Electrical System 27,000 mi

THE CAR IS ON A BATTERY MAINTAINER 24/7 WHEN NOT IN USE AND STILL NEEDS TO BE JUMP STARTED PERIODICALLY. DEALER HAS REPLACED BATTERY ANNUALLY SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW. EACH TIME CLAIMING A "BIGGER" BATTERY WAS INSTALLED AND THIS WILL SOLVE IT; AND EACH TIME IT NEVER DOES. CAR IS COMPLETELY UNR...

Apr 2, 2021 Electrical System 27,000 mi

THE CAR IS ON A BATTERY MAINTAINER 24/7 WHEN NOT IN USE AND STILL NEEDS TO BE JUMP STARTED PERIODICALLY. DEALER HAS REPLACED BATTERY ANNUALLY SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW. EACH TIME CLAIMING A "BIGGER" BATTERY WAS INSTALLED AND THIS WILL SOLVE IT; AND EACH TIME IT NEVER DOES. CAR IS COMPLETELY UNR...

Mar 12, 2021 Engine 70,000 mi

THE MUFFLER MAKES A RATTLING OR GROWLING NOISE WHEN IDLING OR COASTING. THE NOISE DISAPPEARS WHEN ACCELERATING.

Mar 12, 2021 Engine 70,000 mi

THE MUFFLER MAKES A RATTLING OR GROWLING NOISE WHEN IDLING OR COASTING. THE NOISE DISAPPEARS WHEN ACCELERATING.

Mar 1, 2021 Visibility/wiper 18,100 mi

CAR DEVELOPED A 20" CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD ALL BY ITSELF. THE CRACK STARTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE WIPER BLADE AND RUNS UP AND OVER TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE. I DROVE THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE CRACK WAS NOT THERE. A WEEK LATER I DROVE IT AGAIN AND THE CRACK WAS THERE WHEN I GOT INTO...

Mar 1, 2021 Visibility/wiper 18,100 mi

CAR DEVELOPED A 20" CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD ALL BY ITSELF. THE CRACK STARTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE WIPER BLADE AND RUNS UP AND OVER TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE. I DROVE THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE CRACK WAS NOT THERE. A WEEK LATER I DROVE IT AGAIN AND THE CRACK WAS THERE WHEN I GOT INTO...

Feb 23, 2021 Visibility/wiper 49,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING GARAGE ONE MORNING, AND WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR LATER THAT DAY, A CRACK DEVELOPED FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CRACK BEGINS CLOSE TO THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD, CURVES UP AND AROUND TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHI...

Feb 23, 2021 Electrical System 25,000 mi

POOR BATTERY LIFE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD CRACK SHOWED UP SUDDENLY VERY RECENTLY, RIGHT AFTER WE GOT A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NOTIFICATION.THE CAR HAS VERY LOW MILAGE.

Feb 23, 2021 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

POOR BATTERY LIFE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD CRACK SHOWED UP SUDDENLY VERY RECENTLY, RIGHT AFTER WE GOT A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NOTIFICATION.THE CAR HAS VERY LOW MILAGE.

Feb 23, 2021 Visibility/wiper 49,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING GARAGE ONE MORNING, AND WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR LATER THAT DAY, A CRACK DEVELOPED FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CRACK BEGINS CLOSE TO THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD, CURVES UP AND AROUND TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHI...

Feb 23, 2021 Electrical System 25,000 mi

POOR BATTERY LIFE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD CRACK SHOWED UP SUDDENLY VERY RECENTLY, RIGHT AFTER WE GOT A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NOTIFICATION.THE CAR HAS VERY LOW MILAGE.

Feb 23, 2021 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

POOR BATTERY LIFE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD CRACK SHOWED UP SUDDENLY VERY RECENTLY, RIGHT AFTER WE GOT A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NOTIFICATION.THE CAR HAS VERY LOW MILAGE.

Feb 10, 2021 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK

Feb 10, 2021 Visibility/wiper 99,000 mi

A CRACK APPEARED STARTING AT THE BOTTOM OF MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND I WATCHED IT MOVE ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT WAS FAST MOVING. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY.

Feb 10, 2021 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK

Feb 10, 2021 Visibility/wiper 99,000 mi

A CRACK APPEARED STARTING AT THE BOTTOM OF MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND I WATCHED IT MOVE ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT WAS FAST MOVING. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY.

Feb 5, 2021 Electrical System 67,000 mi

PARASITIC BATTERY FAILURES: MULTIPLE EVENTS BETWEEN JULY 2018 AND JANUARY 2021. BATTERY & ALTERNATOR WERE CONSISTENTLY FOUND TO BE WORKING CORRECTLY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. ONE EVENT HAD EXCESSIVE BATTERY PERCOLATION. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY AN AFTER-MARKET HUM SPEED & LOCATION MONIT...

Feb 5, 2021 Electrical System 67,000 mi

PARASITIC BATTERY FAILURES: MULTIPLE EVENTS BETWEEN JULY 2018 AND JANUARY 2021. BATTERY & ALTERNATOR WERE CONSISTENTLY FOUND TO BE WORKING CORRECTLY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. ONE EVENT HAD EXCESSIVE BATTERY PERCOLATION. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY AN AFTER-MARKET HUM SPEED & LOCATION MONIT...

Feb 4, 2021 Engine 80,000 mi

I HAVE THIS ISSUE WITH MY MUFFLER. TSB 09-66-16 REAR MUFFLER SHELL RIGIDITY ENHANCEMENT THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE IN THE PRODUCTION PROCEDURE FOR THE REAR MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. SPOT-WELD LOCATIONS SECURING THE OUTER SHELL PORTION HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO IMPROVE OVERALL RIGIDITY. A GAP MAY D...

Feb 4, 2021 Engine 80,000 mi

I HAVE THIS ISSUE WITH MY MUFFLER. TSB 09-66-16 REAR MUFFLER SHELL RIGIDITY ENHANCEMENT THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE IN THE PRODUCTION PROCEDURE FOR THE REAR MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. SPOT-WELD LOCATIONS SECURING THE OUTER SHELL PORTION HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO IMPROVE OVERALL RIGIDITY. A GAP MAY D...

Jan 27, 2021 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF AN OBJECT MAY HAVE IMPACTED THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A CRACK. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS IMPACTED BY ANY OBJECTS. THE CRACK STARTED OFF A...

Jan 27, 2021 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF AN OBJECT MAY HAVE IMPACTED THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A CRACK. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS IMPACTED BY ANY OBJECTS. THE CRACK STARTED OFF A...

Jan 25, 2021 Steering Crash 55,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN STRAIGHT STRETCH OF FREEWAY ON THE INSIDE LANE AT 65-70MPH IN WET BUT SATISFACTORY CONDITION, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH CENTRAL ISLAND. NO PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE IS VERY GOOD CONDITION AND MECHANICALLY SOUND. ALTHOUGH THE LEFT FRONT TIR...

Jan 25, 2021 Steering Crash 55,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN STRAIGHT STRETCH OF FREEWAY ON THE INSIDE LANE AT 65-70MPH IN WET BUT SATISFACTORY CONDITION, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH CENTRAL ISLAND. NO PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE IS VERY GOOD CONDITION AND MECHANICALLY SOUND. ALTHOUGH THE LEFT FRONT TIR...

Jan 13, 2021 Electrical System

BATTERY DISCHARGING/NOT PROPERLY CHARGING. REPLACED WITH NEW BATTERY IN 2017 AT DEALER'S RECOMMENDATION. NEW BATTERY CONTINUES TO NOT STORE CHARGE/DISCHARGE, INCLUDING WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AT A STORE OR A PARKING FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF TIME. THIS POSES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, AS I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN...

Jan 13, 2021 Structure Crash

TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED.I DIDNT WANT TO HIT THERE GARAGE OR MY SON IN LAWS CAR SO I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND AGAIN NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR HIT THE NEIGHBOR BUSH AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO REST...

Jan 13, 2021 Exterior Lighting Crash

TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED.I DIDNT WANT TO HIT THERE GARAGE OR MY SON IN LAWS CAR SO I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND AGAIN NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR HIT THE NEIGHBOR BUSH AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO REST...

Jan 13, 2021 Lane Departure Crash

TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED.I DIDNT WANT TO HIT THERE GARAGE OR MY SON IN LAWS CAR SO I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND AGAIN NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR HIT THE NEIGHBOR BUSH AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO REST...

Jan 13, 2021 Electrical System

BATTERY DISCHARGING/NOT PROPERLY CHARGING. REPLACED WITH NEW BATTERY IN 2017 AT DEALER'S RECOMMENDATION. NEW BATTERY CONTINUES TO NOT STORE CHARGE/DISCHARGE, INCLUDING WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AT A STORE OR A PARKING FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF TIME. THIS POSES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, AS I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN...

Jan 13, 2021 Structure Crash

TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED.I DIDNT WANT TO HIT THERE GARAGE OR MY SON IN LAWS CAR SO I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND AGAIN NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR HIT THE NEIGHBOR BUSH AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO REST...

Jan 13, 2021 Exterior Lighting Crash

TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED.I DIDNT WANT TO HIT THERE GARAGE OR MY SON IN LAWS CAR SO I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND AGAIN NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR HIT THE NEIGHBOR BUSH AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO REST...

Jan 13, 2021 Lane Departure Crash

TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED.I DIDNT WANT TO HIT THERE GARAGE OR MY SON IN LAWS CAR SO I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND AGAIN NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR HIT THE NEIGHBOR BUSH AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO REST...

Jan 4, 2021 Electrical System

MULTIPLE DEAD BATTERY ISSUES (APPROX 10 OVER 3 YEAR PERIOD); NO PROVOKING EPISODES (NO LEFT IN COLD FOR PROLONGED TIME; NO LIGHTS ON

Jan 4, 2021 Electrical System

MULTIPLE DEAD BATTERY ISSUES (APPROX 10 OVER 3 YEAR PERIOD); NO PROVOKING EPISODES (NO LEFT IN COLD FOR PROLONGED TIME; NO LIGHTS ON

Nov 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE LOWER DRIVERS SIDE CORNER. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS AND BLIND SPOT WARNING STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON

Nov 27, 2020 Lane Departure 75,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE LOWER DRIVERS SIDE CORNER. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS AND BLIND SPOT WARNING STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON

Nov 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE LOWER DRIVERS SIDE CORNER. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS AND BLIND SPOT WARNING STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON

Nov 27, 2020 Lane Departure 75,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE LOWER DRIVERS SIDE CORNER. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS AND BLIND SPOT WARNING STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON

Oct 28, 2020 Power Train 150,450 mi

I TOOK THE CAR INTO PAUL MOAK SUBARU ON 10/14. THE CAR WAS BUCKING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. WHEN PULLING THRU A STOP LIGHT, OR MOVING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, THE CAR KICKS BACK AND FORTH AND I DON'T KNOW IF ITS GOING TO KEEP GOING OR STALL. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. PAUL MOAK SUBARU SAYS " THIS IS...

Oct 28, 2020 Power Train 150,450 mi

I TOOK THE CAR INTO PAUL MOAK SUBARU ON 10/14. THE CAR WAS BUCKING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. WHEN PULLING THRU A STOP LIGHT, OR MOVING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, THE CAR KICKS BACK AND FORTH AND I DON'T KNOW IF ITS GOING TO KEEP GOING OR STALL. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. PAUL MOAK SUBARU SAYS " THIS IS...

Oct 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other Crash 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED, ROLLED TO A STOP, AND WOULDN'T START UP AGAIN. THIS RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I PUSHED THE HAZARD BUTTON BUT THE OTHER DRIVERS ACCOUNT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE LIGHTS WERE OFF. THE CAR HAD ITS EPB REPROGRAMMED AND SUB RELAY REPLACEMENT ...

Oct 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other Crash 88,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED, ROLLED TO A STOP, AND WOULDN'T START UP AGAIN. THIS RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I PUSHED THE HAZARD BUTTON BUT THE OTHER DRIVERS ACCOUNT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE LIGHTS WERE OFF. THE CAR HAD ITS EPB REPROGRAMMED AND SUB RELAY REPLACEMENT ...

Oct 22, 2020 Electrical System 28,000 mi

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HAVE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL SEVERAL TIMES IN FOUR YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED ON JUNE 5, 2015. CAR FAILED TO START ON 9/30/16 AND THE MAIN RELAY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALER: ON 12/5/16, 2/8/17, AND 1/30/19 (INCLUDING A SOFTW...

Oct 22, 2020 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

DROVE CAR TO MONTANA, PARKED IN HOTEL. THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED INTO THE UPPER 20'S. WHEN WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING, BEFORE TOUCHING THE CAR, WE SAW THAT THERE WAS A 6 INCH CRACK STARTING AT BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD ON DRIVERS SIDE. CRACK GREW AS TEMP WARMED DURING THE DAY WITH ONLY DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES....

Oct 22, 2020 Electrical System 28,000 mi

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HAVE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL SEVERAL TIMES IN FOUR YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED ON JUNE 5, 2015. CAR FAILED TO START ON 9/30/16 AND THE MAIN RELAY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALER: ON 12/5/16, 2/8/17, AND 1/30/19 (INCLUDING A SOFTW...

Oct 22, 2020 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

DROVE CAR TO MONTANA, PARKED IN HOTEL. THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED INTO THE UPPER 20'S. WHEN WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING, BEFORE TOUCHING THE CAR, WE SAW THAT THERE WAS A 6 INCH CRACK STARTING AT BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD ON DRIVERS SIDE. CRACK GREW AS TEMP WARMED DURING THE DAY WITH ONLY DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES....

Oct 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A BAD RELAY SWITCH THAT IS IMBEDDED WITH THE DRIVER AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. I WAS ALMOST WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE HORN FAILURE...

Oct 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A BAD RELAY SWITCH THAT IS IMBEDDED WITH THE DRIVER AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. I WAS ALMOST WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE HORN FAILURE...

Oct 7, 2020 Electrical System 38,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT START/CRANK. BATTERY IS BRAND NEW, ALL ELECTRONICS FUNCTION AND LIGHT UP, YET WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED THE ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 3 WEEKS. A NEW WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED BUT FAILED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHOWING ...

Oct 7, 2020 Engine 38,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT START/CRANK. BATTERY IS BRAND NEW, ALL ELECTRONICS FUNCTION AND LIGHT UP, YET WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED THE ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 3 WEEKS. A NEW WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED BUT FAILED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHOWING ...

Oct 7, 2020 Electrical System 38,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT START/CRANK. BATTERY IS BRAND NEW, ALL ELECTRONICS FUNCTION AND LIGHT UP, YET WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED THE ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 3 WEEKS. A NEW WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED BUT FAILED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHOWING ...

Oct 7, 2020 Engine 38,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT START/CRANK. BATTERY IS BRAND NEW, ALL ELECTRONICS FUNCTION AND LIGHT UP, YET WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED THE ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 3 WEEKS. A NEW WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED BUT FAILED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHOWING ...

Oct 6, 2020 Unknown Or Other 48,500 mi

RAPID ACCELERATION - THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO OUR SUBARU. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND I WAS THE PASSENGER. WE DROVE INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND SAT THEIR TALKING WHILE THE GARAGE DOOR OPENED FOR A FEW MINUTES. HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME. SUDDENLY THE O...

Oct 6, 2020 Unknown Or Other 48,500 mi

RAPID ACCELERATION - THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO OUR SUBARU. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND I WAS THE PASSENGER. WE DROVE INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND SAT THEIR TALKING WHILE THE GARAGE DOOR OPENED FOR A FEW MINUTES. HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME. SUDDENLY THE O...

Sep 28, 2020 Electrical System 5,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED IN EARLY 2015. WE HAVE REPLACED BATTERY FOUR TIMES AND HAVE HAD TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE ~ 25 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. THERE IS CLEARLY A PARASITIC ELECTRICAL DRAIN ON THE BATTERY THAT IS WIDELY DISCUSSED IN ONLINE FORUMS BY FELLOW OWNERS BUT ...

Sep 28, 2020 Electrical System 5,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED IN EARLY 2015. WE HAVE REPLACED BATTERY FOUR TIMES AND HAVE HAD TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE ~ 25 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. THERE IS CLEARLY A PARASITIC ELECTRICAL DRAIN ON THE BATTERY THAT IS WIDELY DISCUSSED IN ONLINE FORUMS BY FELLOW OWNERS BUT ...

Sep 25, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK -- HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. I'VE MENTIONED THIS TO THE STEVENS CREEK SAN JOSE DEALERSHIP WHEN TAKING MY CAR FOR MAINTENANCE, BUT THEY SAID THE BEHAVIOR IS AS INTENDED.

Sep 25, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK -- HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. I'VE MENTIONED THIS TO THE STEVENS CREEK SAN JOSE DEALERSHIP WHEN TAKING MY CAR FOR MAINTENANCE, BUT THEY SAID THE BEHAVIOR IS AS INTENDED.

Sep 18, 2020 Engine 92,000 mi

SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED A NOISE AND LEAK FROM CATALYTIC SYSTEM. HINT OF EXHAUST PRESENT IN DRIVER COMPARTMENT AT LOW SPEED AND STOPS.

Sep 18, 2020 Engine 92,000 mi

SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED A NOISE AND LEAK FROM CATALYTIC SYSTEM. HINT OF EXHAUST PRESENT IN DRIVER COMPARTMENT AT LOW SPEED AND STOPS.

Sep 16, 2020 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK-UP CAMERA VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY THE SUNLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLARE WAS EVIDENT WHETHER THE SUN ROOF WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE GLARE PREVENTED THE DRIVER TO SEE CLEARLY WHAT WAS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SUBA...

Sep 16, 2020 Back Over Prevention 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK-UP CAMERA VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY THE SUNLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLARE WAS EVIDENT WHETHER THE SUN ROOF WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE GLARE PREVENTED THE DRIVER TO SEE CLEARLY WHAT WAS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SUBA...

Sep 16, 2020 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK-UP CAMERA VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY THE SUNLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLARE WAS EVIDENT WHETHER THE SUN ROOF WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE GLARE PREVENTED THE DRIVER TO SEE CLEARLY WHAT WAS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SUBA...

Sep 16, 2020 Back Over Prevention 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK-UP CAMERA VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY THE SUNLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLARE WAS EVIDENT WHETHER THE SUN ROOF WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE GLARE PREVENTED THE DRIVER TO SEE CLEARLY WHAT WAS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SUBA...

Sep 15, 2020 Visibility/wiper 53,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED STARTING FROM WINDSHIELD WIPER HEATER LOCATION ON PASSENGER SIDE UP AND OVER TO MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD APPROXIMATELY 2 .5 FEET IN LENGTH. THIS HAPPENED WITH THE SO CALLED IMPROVED WINDSHIELD FROM SUBARU. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY , NO STONE CHIP/IMPACT DAMAGE NOTED. AT THE TIME WHE...

Sep 15, 2020 Visibility/wiper 53,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED STARTING FROM WINDSHIELD WIPER HEATER LOCATION ON PASSENGER SIDE UP AND OVER TO MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD APPROXIMATELY 2 .5 FEET IN LENGTH. THIS HAPPENED WITH THE SO CALLED IMPROVED WINDSHIELD FROM SUBARU. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY , NO STONE CHIP/IMPACT DAMAGE NOTED. AT THE TIME WHE...

Sep 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC TAILGATE SOMETIMES MALFUNCTIONS AND GETS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION, AND CAN ONLY BE FORCED CLOSED MANUALLY BY A STRONG PERSON. MY GIRLFRIEND HAS TROUBLE CLOSING IT, AND WAS FORCED TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE TAILGATE OPEN. THIS IS UNSAFE - THE TAILGATE STICKS OUT PAST THE BACK OF THE CAR...

Sep 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC TAILGATE SOMETIMES MALFUNCTIONS AND GETS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION, AND CAN ONLY BE FORCED CLOSED MANUALLY BY A STRONG PERSON. MY GIRLFRIEND HAS TROUBLE CLOSING IT, AND WAS FORCED TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE TAILGATE OPEN. THIS IS UNSAFE - THE TAILGATE STICKS OUT PAST THE BACK OF THE CAR...

Sep 13, 2020 Power Train 35,000 mi

CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SUDDENLY MOTIONLESS, ENGINE REVVED UP AT 3500 RPM BUT THE CVT REMAINED UNRESPONSIVE. PACED SHIFT GEAR TO PARK POSITION THEN TO DRIVE GEAR THEN THE VEHICLE MOVED-UP VERY SLOW THEN IT PULLED FORWARD TO A NORMAL DRIVEA...

Sep 13, 2020 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SUDDENLY MOTIONLESS, ENGINE REVVED UP AT 3500 RPM BUT THE CVT REMAINED UNRESPONSIVE. PACED SHIFT GEAR TO PARK POSITION THEN TO DRIVE GEAR THEN THE VEHICLE MOVED-UP VERY SLOW THEN IT PULLED FORWARD TO A NORMAL DRIVEA...

Sep 13, 2020 Power Train 35,000 mi

CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SUDDENLY MOTIONLESS, ENGINE REVVED UP AT 3500 RPM BUT THE CVT REMAINED UNRESPONSIVE. PACED SHIFT GEAR TO PARK POSITION THEN TO DRIVE GEAR THEN THE VEHICLE MOVED-UP VERY SLOW THEN IT PULLED FORWARD TO A NORMAL DRIVEA...

Sep 13, 2020 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SUDDENLY MOTIONLESS, ENGINE REVVED UP AT 3500 RPM BUT THE CVT REMAINED UNRESPONSIVE. PACED SHIFT GEAR TO PARK POSITION THEN TO DRIVE GEAR THEN THE VEHICLE MOVED-UP VERY SLOW THEN IT PULLED FORWARD TO A NORMAL DRIVEA...

Sep 12, 2020 Power Train

WHEN I CHANGE GEARS FROM P( PARKING) IN TO D(DRIVE) IT TAKE AROUND 2 SECONDS TO START THE CAR DRIVING I THINK THAT IS BAD FOR TRANSMISSION, ANOTHER PROBLEM IS WITH TACHING SCREEN IT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY MANY TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING IN R(REARVERSE) AND THE GEAR LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD DO NOT T...

Sep 12, 2020 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I CHANGE GEARS FROM P( PARKING) IN TO D(DRIVE) IT TAKE AROUND 2 SECONDS TO START THE CAR DRIVING I THINK THAT IS BAD FOR TRANSMISSION, ANOTHER PROBLEM IS WITH TACHING SCREEN IT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY MANY TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING IN R(REARVERSE) AND THE GEAR LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD DO NOT T...

Sep 12, 2020 Power Train

WHEN I CHANGE GEARS FROM P( PARKING) IN TO D(DRIVE) IT TAKE AROUND 2 SECONDS TO START THE CAR DRIVING I THINK THAT IS BAD FOR TRANSMISSION, ANOTHER PROBLEM IS WITH TACHING SCREEN IT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY MANY TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING IN R(REARVERSE) AND THE GEAR LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD DO NOT T...

Sep 12, 2020 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I CHANGE GEARS FROM P( PARKING) IN TO D(DRIVE) IT TAKE AROUND 2 SECONDS TO START THE CAR DRIVING I THINK THAT IS BAD FOR TRANSMISSION, ANOTHER PROBLEM IS WITH TACHING SCREEN IT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY MANY TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING IN R(REARVERSE) AND THE GEAR LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD DO NOT T...

Aug 31, 2020 Structure 100,000 mi

THE REAR DOORS FOR OUR 2015 OUTBACK ARE STUCK IN THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK POSITION. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. WE PAID OVER $300+ TO HAVE THE MECHANIC ACCIDENTALLY BREAK THE SWITCH AND THEN REPAIR IT. THE SWITCH ON THE OTHER DOOR IS ALSO STUCK WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ENGAGED.

Aug 31, 2020 Electrical System 50,000 mi

BATTERY SUDDENLY WENT DEAD SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING WHEN IT SHOULD BE CHARGED. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THAT THE ECU CYCLES THE ALTERNATOR OFF AND ON TO TRY TO INCREASE FUEL MILEAGE. THIS HAS TWICE RESULTED IN BATTERY FAILURE, NOT STARTING AND LEAVING ME STRANDED. I'VE HAD TO BUY NEW BATTERIES T...

Aug 31, 2020 Structure 100,000 mi

THE REAR DOORS FOR OUR 2015 OUTBACK ARE STUCK IN THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK POSITION. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. WE PAID OVER $300+ TO HAVE THE MECHANIC ACCIDENTALLY BREAK THE SWITCH AND THEN REPAIR IT. THE SWITCH ON THE OTHER DOOR IS ALSO STUCK WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ENGAGED.

Aug 31, 2020 Electrical System 50,000 mi

BATTERY SUDDENLY WENT DEAD SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING WHEN IT SHOULD BE CHARGED. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THAT THE ECU CYCLES THE ALTERNATOR OFF AND ON TO TRY TO INCREASE FUEL MILEAGE. THIS HAS TWICE RESULTED IN BATTERY FAILURE, NOT STARTING AND LEAVING ME STRANDED. I'VE HAD TO BUY NEW BATTERIES T...

Aug 27, 2020 Electrical System

CONSISTENT BATTERY ISSUES ON START UP; UPON A MECHANIC LOOKING AT BATTERY, THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED/OK - BUT THERE APPEARS TO BE POSSIBLE CONNECTION ISSUE? IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS?

Aug 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other

CONSISTENT BATTERY ISSUES ON START UP; UPON A MECHANIC LOOKING AT BATTERY, THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED/OK - BUT THERE APPEARS TO BE POSSIBLE CONNECTION ISSUE? IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS?

Aug 27, 2020 Electrical System

CONSISTENT BATTERY ISSUES ON START UP; UPON A MECHANIC LOOKING AT BATTERY, THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED/OK - BUT THERE APPEARS TO BE POSSIBLE CONNECTION ISSUE? IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS?

Aug 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other

CONSISTENT BATTERY ISSUES ON START UP; UPON A MECHANIC LOOKING AT BATTERY, THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED/OK - BUT THERE APPEARS TO BE POSSIBLE CONNECTION ISSUE? IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS?

Aug 19, 2020 Electrical System 35,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUBARU'S "EYE SIGHT" SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES PRE-COLLISION BRAKING AND IS INVOLVED WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING. THE EYE SIGHT SYSTEM IN MY CAR IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. SOMETIMES, THE SYSTEM BEGINS WORKING AGAIN, THEN TURNS OFF, TURNS ON, ETC. ...

Aug 19, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUBARU'S "EYE SIGHT" SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES PRE-COLLISION BRAKING AND IS INVOLVED WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING. THE EYE SIGHT SYSTEM IN MY CAR IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. SOMETIMES, THE SYSTEM BEGINS WORKING AGAIN, THEN TURNS OFF, TURNS ON, ETC. ...

Aug 19, 2020 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUBARU'S "EYE SIGHT" SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES PRE-COLLISION BRAKING AND IS INVOLVED WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING. THE EYE SIGHT SYSTEM IN MY CAR IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. SOMETIMES, THE SYSTEM BEGINS WORKING AGAIN, THEN TURNS OFF, TURNS ON, ETC. ...

Aug 19, 2020 Electrical System 35,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUBARU'S "EYE SIGHT" SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES PRE-COLLISION BRAKING AND IS INVOLVED WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING. THE EYE SIGHT SYSTEM IN MY CAR IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. SOMETIMES, THE SYSTEM BEGINS WORKING AGAIN, THEN TURNS OFF, TURNS ON, ETC. ...

Aug 19, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUBARU'S "EYE SIGHT" SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES PRE-COLLISION BRAKING AND IS INVOLVED WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING. THE EYE SIGHT SYSTEM IN MY CAR IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. SOMETIMES, THE SYSTEM BEGINS WORKING AGAIN, THEN TURNS OFF, TURNS ON, ETC. ...

Aug 19, 2020 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUBARU'S "EYE SIGHT" SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES PRE-COLLISION BRAKING AND IS INVOLVED WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING. THE EYE SIGHT SYSTEM IN MY CAR IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. SOMETIMES, THE SYSTEM BEGINS WORKING AGAIN, THEN TURNS OFF, TURNS ON, ETC. ...

Aug 15, 2020 Structure 43,300 mi

2015 OUTBACK WITH 43,300 MILES. TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE IT REACHED THE RAILROAD TRACKS. DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR. BRAKE LINES CORRODED AND RUPTURED. DEALER SAID THIS WAS ...

Aug 15, 2020 Service Brakes 43,300 mi

2015 OUTBACK WITH 43,300 MILES. TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE IT REACHED THE RAILROAD TRACKS. DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR. BRAKE LINES CORRODED AND RUPTURED. DEALER SAID THIS WAS ...

Aug 15, 2020 Power Train 33,000 mi

RECEIVED SUBARU RECALL (WUJ-95) ON AUG,3.2020 PERTAINING TO EXHAUST PIPE BELLOW FAILURE. THE RECALL INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST Y-PIPE THAT IS INSTALLED FROM ENGINE TO TALE PIPE. THIS EXHAUST PIPE IN MY UNDERSTANDING WAS INSTALLED UNDER A STRESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHERE THE PIPE AND FASTE...

Aug 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

RECEIVED SUBARU RECALL (WUJ-95) ON AUG,3.2020 PERTAINING TO EXHAUST PIPE BELLOW FAILURE. THE RECALL INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST Y-PIPE THAT IS INSTALLED FROM ENGINE TO TALE PIPE. THIS EXHAUST PIPE IN MY UNDERSTANDING WAS INSTALLED UNDER A STRESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHERE THE PIPE AND FASTE...

Aug 15, 2020 Structure 43,300 mi

2015 OUTBACK WITH 43,300 MILES. TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE IT REACHED THE RAILROAD TRACKS. DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR. BRAKE LINES CORRODED AND RUPTURED. DEALER SAID THIS WAS ...

Aug 15, 2020 Service Brakes 43,300 mi

2015 OUTBACK WITH 43,300 MILES. TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE IT REACHED THE RAILROAD TRACKS. DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR. BRAKE LINES CORRODED AND RUPTURED. DEALER SAID THIS WAS ...

Aug 15, 2020 Power Train 33,000 mi

RECEIVED SUBARU RECALL (WUJ-95) ON AUG,3.2020 PERTAINING TO EXHAUST PIPE BELLOW FAILURE. THE RECALL INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST Y-PIPE THAT IS INSTALLED FROM ENGINE TO TALE PIPE. THIS EXHAUST PIPE IN MY UNDERSTANDING WAS INSTALLED UNDER A STRESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHERE THE PIPE AND FASTE...

Aug 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

RECEIVED SUBARU RECALL (WUJ-95) ON AUG,3.2020 PERTAINING TO EXHAUST PIPE BELLOW FAILURE. THE RECALL INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST Y-PIPE THAT IS INSTALLED FROM ENGINE TO TALE PIPE. THIS EXHAUST PIPE IN MY UNDERSTANDING WAS INSTALLED UNDER A STRESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHERE THE PIPE AND FASTE...

Aug 11, 2020 Power Train 2 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO AROUND 4000 BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. IT WAS LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO DIE. FORTUNATELY, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND I DROVE HOME. I HAD A ALM...

Aug 11, 2020 Engine 2 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO AROUND 4000 BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. IT WAS LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO DIE. FORTUNATELY, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND I DROVE HOME. I HAD A ALM...

Aug 11, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 2 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO AROUND 4000 BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. IT WAS LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO DIE. FORTUNATELY, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND I DROVE HOME. I HAD A ALM...

Aug 11, 2020 Power Train 2 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO AROUND 4000 BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. IT WAS LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO DIE. FORTUNATELY, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND I DROVE HOME. I HAD A ALM...

Aug 11, 2020 Engine 2 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO AROUND 4000 BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. IT WAS LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO DIE. FORTUNATELY, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND I DROVE HOME. I HAD A ALM...

Aug 11, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 2 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO AROUND 4000 BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. IT WAS LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO DIE. FORTUNATELY, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND I DROVE HOME. I HAD A ALM...

Aug 5, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,995 mi

FAILURE TO START. DEAD BATTERY FROM STATIONARY. ABOUT 5-6 TIMES.

Aug 5, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,995 mi

FAILURE TO START. DEAD BATTERY FROM STATIONARY. ABOUT 5-6 TIMES.

Jul 28, 2020 Engine 90,000 mi

NOTED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL WEEKS, AN INCREASE IN EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE CABIN WOULD FILL WITH EXHAUST FUMES WHEN STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE TO HAVE THE ISSUE DIAGNOSED AND BOTH TIMES THEY INDICATED THAT NO ISSUE WAS FOUND. ON THE ...

Jul 28, 2020 Engine 90,000 mi

NOTED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL WEEKS, AN INCREASE IN EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE CABIN WOULD FILL WITH EXHAUST FUMES WHEN STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE TO HAVE THE ISSUE DIAGNOSED AND BOTH TIMES THEY INDICATED THAT NO ISSUE WAS FOUND. ON THE ...

Jul 16, 2020 Electrical System 53,800 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BATTERY FAILS TO HOLD A CHARGE. I WAS ADVISED IN JANUARY 2020 BY THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, WHICH I DID. THE PROBLEM IS NOW RECURRING AND THE CAR BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE OVER NIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS IT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THE CAR HAS...

Jul 16, 2020 Electrical System 53,800 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BATTERY FAILS TO HOLD A CHARGE. I WAS ADVISED IN JANUARY 2020 BY THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, WHICH I DID. THE PROBLEM IS NOW RECURRING AND THE CAR BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE OVER NIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS IT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THE CAR HAS...

Jul 7, 2020 Electrical System 58,878 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L MILEAGE-58969. ALL LIGHTS FLASHING ON DASHBOARD, THEN SOME STOP BUT MANY STAY FLASHING.

Jul 7, 2020 Electrical System 58,878 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L MILEAGE-58969. ALL LIGHTS FLASHING ON DASHBOARD, THEN SOME STOP BUT MANY STAY FLASHING.

Jul 5, 2020 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY STOCK SUBARU BATTERY FROM THE DEALER NOW FOUR TIMES. I DRIVE IT FOR WORK EVERYDAY AND EVERY SO OFTEN IT WILL NOT START UP ONE MORNING. I DO NOT LEAVE MY LIGHTS ON, DOME LIGHTS, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. IT WAS STATIONARY AND WOULD ALWAYS HAPPEN THE NEXT MORNING, TH...

Jul 5, 2020 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY STOCK SUBARU BATTERY FROM THE DEALER NOW FOUR TIMES. I DRIVE IT FOR WORK EVERYDAY AND EVERY SO OFTEN IT WILL NOT START UP ONE MORNING. I DO NOT LEAVE MY LIGHTS ON, DOME LIGHTS, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. IT WAS STATIONARY AND WOULD ALWAYS HAPPEN THE NEXT MORNING, TH...

Jul 1, 2020 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK, I NOTICED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY HAD A CRACK THAT STARTED AT THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE AND RAN DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD ABOUT 12", NO EVIDENCE OF BEING HIT BY STONE, ETC.

Jul 1, 2020 Structure 44,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. NO IMPACT MARK OR ANYTHING. CRACKED IN THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD LIKE ALL 2015 AND NEWER SUBARU OUTBACKS APPARENTLY DO. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH PEOPLE DETAILING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE YET NO ...

Jul 1, 2020 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK, I NOTICED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY HAD A CRACK THAT STARTED AT THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE AND RAN DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD ABOUT 12", NO EVIDENCE OF BEING HIT BY STONE, ETC.

Jul 1, 2020 Structure 44,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. NO IMPACT MARK OR ANYTHING. CRACKED IN THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD LIKE ALL 2015 AND NEWER SUBARU OUTBACKS APPARENTLY DO. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH PEOPLE DETAILING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE YET NO ...

Jun 29, 2020 Engine 25,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUSTIN SUBARU (8100 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78757 PHONE (512)220-0930) TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V502000 (POWER TRAIN), THE MECHANIC FOUND AN INTERNAL OIL LEAK AND NEEDED TO REMOVE T...

Jun 29, 2020 Engine 25,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUSTIN SUBARU (8100 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78757 PHONE (512)220-0930) TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V502000 (POWER TRAIN), THE MECHANIC FOUND AN INTERNAL OIL LEAK AND NEEDED TO REMOVE T...

Jun 15, 2020 Electrical System 18,000 mi

BATTERY DISCHARGES WHEN NOT DRIVEN FREQUENTLY. SUBARU TECH SUGGESTED PURCHASING LARGER BATTERY AS OEM IS NOT ADEQUATE. DATE OF EVENT IS EST. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Electrical System 18,000 mi

BATTERY DISCHARGES WHEN NOT DRIVEN FREQUENTLY. SUBARU TECH SUGGESTED PURCHASING LARGER BATTERY AS OEM IS NOT ADEQUATE. DATE OF EVENT IS EST. *TR

Jun 12, 2020 Visibility/wiper 66,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED, STARTING AT HEATING ELEMENT AND GREW TO ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. MFR ADMITTED FAULT (I HAVE DOCUMENTATION) BUT WOULD NOT COVER FULL COST OF REPAIR. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN CRACK APPEARED AND HAD BEEN STATIONARY FOR SOME TIME DUE TO COVID-19 STAY AT HOME GUIDELINES. *TR

Jun 12, 2020 Visibility/wiper 66,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED, STARTING AT HEATING ELEMENT AND GREW TO ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. MFR ADMITTED FAULT (I HAVE DOCUMENTATION) BUT WOULD NOT COVER FULL COST OF REPAIR. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN CRACK APPEARED AND HAD BEEN STATIONARY FOR SOME TIME DUE TO COVID-19 STAY AT HOME GUIDELINES. *TR

Apr 6, 2020 Engine 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Apr 6, 2020 Electrical System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Apr 6, 2020 Engine 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Apr 6, 2020 Electrical System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Mar 25, 2020 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

CHILD LOCK ON BACK PASSENGER DOOR IS LOCKED DOWN SO YOU CAN'T GET OUT UNLESS SOMEONE FROM OUTSIDE OPENS. I NEVER USED THE CHILD LOCK AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT GOT DOWN. TOOK IT TO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD $350 TO FIX IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT. SEEN MANY POSTS OF OTHERS HAVING T...

Mar 25, 2020 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

CHILD LOCK ON BACK PASSENGER DOOR IS LOCKED DOWN SO YOU CAN'T GET OUT UNLESS SOMEONE FROM OUTSIDE OPENS. I NEVER USED THE CHILD LOCK AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT GOT DOWN. TOOK IT TO SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD $350 TO FIX IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT. SEEN MANY POSTS OF OTHERS HAVING T...

Mar 16, 2020 Visibility/wiper 61,500 mi

SUDDEN OVERNIGHT CRACK ALONG THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD, ABOUT 2" DOWN FROM THE TOP, FULL WIDTH OF DRIVER'S SIDE. CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE ON A QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREET, NO IMPACT OR UNUSUAL WEATHER EVENTS.

Mar 16, 2020 Visibility/wiper 61,500 mi

SUDDEN OVERNIGHT CRACK ALONG THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD, ABOUT 2" DOWN FROM THE TOP, FULL WIDTH OF DRIVER'S SIDE. CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE ON A QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREET, NO IMPACT OR UNUSUAL WEATHER EVENTS.

Mar 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other Crash 59,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND AS I WAS GRADUALLY HITTING THE BRAKES, THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AT HIGH SPEED HITTING THE FENCE IN FRONT. I AM SURE THAT I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS. I HIT THE BRAKES AND IT WAS OF NO USE. AFTER HITTING THE FENCE THE CAR STOPPED AS I SHIFT...

Mar 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other

LIFT GATE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, MAKING KNOCKING SOUND.

Mar 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other Crash 59,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND AS I WAS GRADUALLY HITTING THE BRAKES, THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AT HIGH SPEED HITTING THE FENCE IN FRONT. I AM SURE THAT I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS. I HIT THE BRAKES AND IT WAS OF NO USE. AFTER HITTING THE FENCE THE CAR STOPPED AS I SHIFT...

Mar 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other

LIFT GATE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, MAKING KNOCKING SOUND.

Mar 7, 2020 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 25 I WAS DRIVING MY SUBARU ON A CITY STREET AND TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH. I NOTICED THAT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AHEAD OF ME WOULD BE TURNING RED SO I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN. THE POWER BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. NOT ONLY DID THE POWER BRAKES GO OUT BUT THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I LO...

Mar 7, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 25 I WAS DRIVING MY SUBARU ON A CITY STREET AND TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH. I NOTICED THAT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AHEAD OF ME WOULD BE TURNING RED SO I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN. THE POWER BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. NOT ONLY DID THE POWER BRAKES GO OUT BUT THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I LO...

Mar 7, 2020 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 25 I WAS DRIVING MY SUBARU ON A CITY STREET AND TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH. I NOTICED THAT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AHEAD OF ME WOULD BE TURNING RED SO I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN. THE POWER BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. NOT ONLY DID THE POWER BRAKES GO OUT BUT THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I LO...

Mar 7, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 25 I WAS DRIVING MY SUBARU ON A CITY STREET AND TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH. I NOTICED THAT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AHEAD OF ME WOULD BE TURNING RED SO I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN. THE POWER BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. NOT ONLY DID THE POWER BRAKES GO OUT BUT THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I LO...

Feb 26, 2020 Wheels

HAVE HAD 2 WHEEL BEARING FAIL AND NEED REPLACEMENT. THE FIRST AT 45000 MILES AND THE SECOND AT 65000 MILES.

Feb 26, 2020 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

WIND SHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON. NO ROCK IMPACT, NO DAMAGE, JUST CRACKED. HORIZONTAL CRACK ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE WIND SHIELD

Feb 26, 2020 Wheels

HAVE HAD 2 WHEEL BEARING FAIL AND NEED REPLACEMENT. THE FIRST AT 45000 MILES AND THE SECOND AT 65000 MILES.

Feb 26, 2020 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

WIND SHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON. NO ROCK IMPACT, NO DAMAGE, JUST CRACKED. HORIZONTAL CRACK ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE WIND SHIELD

Feb 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED MULTIPLE TIMES

Feb 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 20,000 mi

MY FRONT WINDSHIELD KEEPS CRACKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, FROM THE EDGE TOWARDS THE CENTER. I HAVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH IT CRACKING FROM THE EDGE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND ALSO DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. I THINK THE BODY OF THE CAR BENDS AND PUTS TOO MUCH PRESSUR...

Feb 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

THIS MORNING I DROVE MY VEHICLE AND NOTHING WAS OUT OF THE ORDINARY. I CAME HOME AND THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 1.5 HOURS AND WHEN I WENT BACK OUT I NOTICED ABOUT AN 8 INCH CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD WITH NO SIGN OF ANY OTHER DAMAGE. IT IS A NICE, CLEAR DAY, AND THE CAR WAS NOT PARKED UNDER ...

Feb 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED MULTIPLE TIMES

Feb 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 20,000 mi

MY FRONT WINDSHIELD KEEPS CRACKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, FROM THE EDGE TOWARDS THE CENTER. I HAVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH IT CRACKING FROM THE EDGE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND ALSO DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. I THINK THE BODY OF THE CAR BENDS AND PUTS TOO MUCH PRESSUR...

Feb 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

THIS MORNING I DROVE MY VEHICLE AND NOTHING WAS OUT OF THE ORDINARY. I CAME HOME AND THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 1.5 HOURS AND WHEN I WENT BACK OUT I NOTICED ABOUT AN 8 INCH CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD WITH NO SIGN OF ANY OTHER DAMAGE. IT IS A NICE, CLEAR DAY, AND THE CAR WAS NOT PARKED UNDER ...

Feb 22, 2020 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

SECOND WINDSHIELD TO SPONTANEOUSLY CRACK SINCE BUYING THE CAR NEW.

Feb 22, 2020 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

SECOND WINDSHIELD TO SPONTANEOUSLY CRACK SINCE BUYING THE CAR NEW.

Feb 13, 2020 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS A DEAD BATTERY. I JUST REPLACED THE BATTERY IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND IT IS ALREADY DEAD. THIS ALSO HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE WITH THE BATTERY AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE CAR RUNS FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN THE C...

Feb 13, 2020 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS A DEAD BATTERY. I JUST REPLACED THE BATTERY IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND IT IS ALREADY DEAD. THIS ALSO HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE WITH THE BATTERY AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE CAR RUNS FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN THE C...

Feb 11, 2020 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE EXTENDING OVER 15 INCHES ACROSS. SUBARU DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY SAY IT WAS CAUSED BY A MICROSCOPIC SIZE CHIP. REPORTING BECAUSE I SEE ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS MAKE AND YEAR. JUST CAME DOW...

Feb 11, 2020 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE EXTENDING OVER 15 INCHES ACROSS. SUBARU DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY SAY IT WAS CAUSED BY A MICROSCOPIC SIZE CHIP. REPORTING BECAUSE I SEE ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS MAKE AND YEAR. JUST CAME DOW...

Feb 8, 2020 Service Brakes 86,650 mi

AUTOMATIC BREAKING ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON BUT ONLY FOR A VERY SHORT TIME BUT VERY HARD. THEN RELEASED. THERE WAS A FLASH OF SOMETHING ON THE DASH I THINK A BREAKING WARNING AND BEEPING SOUND. MOVING APPROX 35MPH, NOT BREAKING, ON 2 LANE ROAD ( EAST PEA RIDGE RD. HUNTINGTON WV). NOTHING IN FRONT O...

Feb 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other 86,650 mi

AUTOMATIC BREAKING ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON BUT ONLY FOR A VERY SHORT TIME BUT VERY HARD. THEN RELEASED. THERE WAS A FLASH OF SOMETHING ON THE DASH I THINK A BREAKING WARNING AND BEEPING SOUND. MOVING APPROX 35MPH, NOT BREAKING, ON 2 LANE ROAD ( EAST PEA RIDGE RD. HUNTINGTON WV). NOTHING IN FRONT O...

Feb 8, 2020 Service Brakes 86,650 mi

AUTOMATIC BREAKING ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON BUT ONLY FOR A VERY SHORT TIME BUT VERY HARD. THEN RELEASED. THERE WAS A FLASH OF SOMETHING ON THE DASH I THINK A BREAKING WARNING AND BEEPING SOUND. MOVING APPROX 35MPH, NOT BREAKING, ON 2 LANE ROAD ( EAST PEA RIDGE RD. HUNTINGTON WV). NOTHING IN FRONT O...

Feb 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other 86,650 mi

AUTOMATIC BREAKING ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON BUT ONLY FOR A VERY SHORT TIME BUT VERY HARD. THEN RELEASED. THERE WAS A FLASH OF SOMETHING ON THE DASH I THINK A BREAKING WARNING AND BEEPING SOUND. MOVING APPROX 35MPH, NOT BREAKING, ON 2 LANE ROAD ( EAST PEA RIDGE RD. HUNTINGTON WV). NOTHING IN FRONT O...

Feb 6, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 19,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2015 OUTBACK FOR 3 YEARS NOW (2020 NOW) I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY EVERY YEAR. THE FIRST YEAR I BELIEVED IT WAS TIME FOR A NEW BATTERY, WITHIN 6 MONTHS MY CAR DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND I HAD TO MANUALLY MOVE IT. MY MECH...

Feb 6, 2020 Electrical System 19,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2015 OUTBACK FOR 3 YEARS NOW (2020 NOW) I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY EVERY YEAR. THE FIRST YEAR I BELIEVED IT WAS TIME FOR A NEW BATTERY, WITHIN 6 MONTHS MY CAR DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND I HAD TO MANUALLY MOVE IT. MY MECH...

Feb 6, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 19,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2015 OUTBACK FOR 3 YEARS NOW (2020 NOW) I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY EVERY YEAR. THE FIRST YEAR I BELIEVED IT WAS TIME FOR A NEW BATTERY, WITHIN 6 MONTHS MY CAR DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND I HAD TO MANUALLY MOVE IT. MY MECH...

Feb 6, 2020 Electrical System 19,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2015 OUTBACK FOR 3 YEARS NOW (2020 NOW) I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY EVERY YEAR. THE FIRST YEAR I BELIEVED IT WAS TIME FOR A NEW BATTERY, WITHIN 6 MONTHS MY CAR DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND I HAD TO MANUALLY MOVE IT. MY MECH...

Jan 29, 2020 Structure

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DAMAGE TO HOSES IN VEHICLE DUE TO RODENTS. *LD *JS

Jan 29, 2020 Structure

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DAMAGE TO HOSES IN VEHICLE DUE TO RODENTS. *LD *JS

Jan 22, 2020 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL STRESS - A CRACK APPEARED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD STARTING AT THE BASE AND BEGAN TO SPREAD UPWARD AND OUTWARD FROM THERE.

Jan 22, 2020 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL STRESS - A CRACK APPEARED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD STARTING AT THE BASE AND BEGAN TO SPREAD UPWARD AND OUTWARD FROM THERE.

Jan 10, 2020 Seats 85,000 mi

AUTOMATIC FRONT SEATS. WHEN WIFE OPENS THE PASSENGER DOOR FIRST (BEFORE THE DRIVER) THE DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTS TO HER SET POSITION. AN D IF I DON'T PAY ATTENTION THE DRIVER SEAT WILL PUSH/CRUSH ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE A BAD BACK AND DROP FOOT, SO I DON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH OF A YOUNGER PERSON...

Jan 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

AUTOMATIC FRONT SEATS. WHEN WIFE OPENS THE PASSENGER DOOR FIRST (BEFORE THE DRIVER) THE DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTS TO HER SET POSITION. AN D IF I DON'T PAY ATTENTION THE DRIVER SEAT WILL PUSH/CRUSH ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE A BAD BACK AND DROP FOOT, SO I DON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH OF A YOUNGER PERSON...

Jan 10, 2020 Seats 85,000 mi

AUTOMATIC FRONT SEATS. WHEN WIFE OPENS THE PASSENGER DOOR FIRST (BEFORE THE DRIVER) THE DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTS TO HER SET POSITION. AN D IF I DON'T PAY ATTENTION THE DRIVER SEAT WILL PUSH/CRUSH ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE A BAD BACK AND DROP FOOT, SO I DON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH OF A YOUNGER PERSON...

Jan 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

AUTOMATIC FRONT SEATS. WHEN WIFE OPENS THE PASSENGER DOOR FIRST (BEFORE THE DRIVER) THE DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTS TO HER SET POSITION. AN D IF I DON'T PAY ATTENTION THE DRIVER SEAT WILL PUSH/CRUSH ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE A BAD BACK AND DROP FOOT, SO I DON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH OF A YOUNGER PERSON...

Jan 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 80,829 mi

DURING THE FALL OF 2019, I NOTICED AN EXHAUST SMELL WHEN STARTING MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK IN MY GARAGE. THIS SMELL COINCIDED WITH THE CAR RUNNING ROUGH WHEN STARTING AND THE EXHAUST SMELL ENTERING THE CABIN WHEN THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON. I DID NOT NOTICE THIS CABIN EXHAUST SMELL IN THE SUMMER DUE TO ...

Jan 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 80,829 mi

DURING THE FALL OF 2019, I NOTICED AN EXHAUST SMELL WHEN STARTING MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK IN MY GARAGE. THIS SMELL COINCIDED WITH THE CAR RUNNING ROUGH WHEN STARTING AND THE EXHAUST SMELL ENTERING THE CABIN WHEN THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON. I DID NOT NOTICE THIS CABIN EXHAUST SMELL IN THE SUMMER DUE TO ...

Dec 14, 2019 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE MAY 2015 AND HAD A DEAD BATTERY 4 TIMES WITH NO APPARENT REASON. WE HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY EACH TIME. SUBARU DOESN'T SEEM TO ADMIT THERE IS AN ISSUE.

Dec 14, 2019 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE MAY 2015 AND HAD A DEAD BATTERY 4 TIMES WITH NO APPARENT REASON. WE HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY EACH TIME. SUBARU DOESN'T SEEM TO ADMIT THERE IS AN ISSUE.

Dec 13, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEEDS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB, AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE...

Dec 13, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEEDS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB, AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE...

Dec 4, 2019 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THIS IS APPROXIMATELY THE 5TH TIME I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY BATTERY JUMPED WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS. NO VISUAL DRAIN (NO LIGHTS LEFT ON FOR EXAMPLE) IS SUSPECTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN USE ON VARIOUS TRIPS PRIOR TO CAR NOT STARTING. I HAVE KEY FOB AND COULDN'T EVEN OPEN THE BACK HATCH TO GET TOOLS OUT O...

Dec 4, 2019 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THIS IS APPROXIMATELY THE 5TH TIME I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY BATTERY JUMPED WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS. NO VISUAL DRAIN (NO LIGHTS LEFT ON FOR EXAMPLE) IS SUSPECTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN USE ON VARIOUS TRIPS PRIOR TO CAR NOT STARTING. I HAVE KEY FOB AND COULDN'T EVEN OPEN THE BACK HATCH TO GET TOOLS OUT O...

Nov 18, 2019 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, LOST POWER, AND THE CHECK AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSI...

Nov 18, 2019 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, LOST POWER, AND THE CHECK AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSI...

Nov 18, 2019 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, LOST POWER, AND THE CHECK AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSI...

Nov 18, 2019 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, LOST POWER, AND THE CHECK AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSI...

Nov 5, 2019 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE "CHILD LOCK" WILL NOT DISENGAGE. DOOR IS PERMANENTLY LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF A FAULTY CHILD LOCK. WE SET THE CHILD LOCK OUR CHILD WAS A TODDLER BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN THE ON POSITION.

Nov 5, 2019 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE "CHILD LOCK" WILL NOT DISENGAGE. DOOR IS PERMANENTLY LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF A FAULTY CHILD LOCK. WE SET THE CHILD LOCK OUR CHILD WAS A TODDLER BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN THE ON POSITION.

Oct 30, 2019 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

WINDOWSHIELD CRACKED JUST OUT OF THE BLUE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING

Oct 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

WINDOWSHIELD CRACKED JUST OUT OF THE BLUE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING

Oct 30, 2019 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

WINDOWSHIELD CRACKED JUST OUT OF THE BLUE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING

Oct 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

WINDOWSHIELD CRACKED JUST OUT OF THE BLUE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING

Oct 29, 2019 Service Brakes 79,700 mi

BRAKES WERE MOMENTARY APPLIED BY SUBURU EYESIGHT BRAKING ASSIST SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHT PORTION OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH NO OBSTRUCTION APPARENT. THIS HAD ALSO HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME IN THE SAME VEHICLE SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTAN...

Oct 29, 2019 Service Brakes 79,700 mi

BRAKES WERE MOMENTARY APPLIED BY SUBURU EYESIGHT BRAKING ASSIST SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHT PORTION OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH NO OBSTRUCTION APPARENT. THIS HAD ALSO HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME IN THE SAME VEHICLE SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTAN...

Oct 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

NAVIGATION SCREEN REFLECTS SUNLIGHT SO YOU CAN'T SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION. MAP SHOWS ZIGZAG PATTERN. TRIED CHANGING CONTRAST, DIDN'T HELP. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP SAID THE NEW SUBARU NAVIGATION SCREEN IS FINE,I DON'T NEED A NEW CAR!

Oct 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

NAVIGATION SCREEN REFLECTS SUNLIGHT SO YOU CAN'T SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION. MAP SHOWS ZIGZAG PATTERN. TRIED CHANGING CONTRAST, DIDN'T HELP. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP SAID THE NEW SUBARU NAVIGATION SCREEN IS FINE,I DON'T NEED A NEW CAR!

Oct 8, 2019 Electrical System 63,000 mi

A SUPPOSED GAS CAP SEAL CAUSED 20 ICONS TO FLASH CONSTANTLY UPON MY DASH. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING GARAGE FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT

Oct 8, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

A SUPPOSED GAS CAP SEAL CAUSED 20 ICONS TO FLASH CONSTANTLY UPON MY DASH. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING GARAGE FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT

Oct 8, 2019 Wheels

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REQUIRED REPLACING AT 83,967 MILES. THE WHEEL NOISE BEGAN PRIOR TO THE CURRENT MILEAGE BUT JUST NOW TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER. THE WHEEL NOISE GOT LOUDER AS THE SPEED INCREASED.

Oct 8, 2019 Electrical System 63,000 mi

A SUPPOSED GAS CAP SEAL CAUSED 20 ICONS TO FLASH CONSTANTLY UPON MY DASH. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING GARAGE FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT

Oct 8, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

A SUPPOSED GAS CAP SEAL CAUSED 20 ICONS TO FLASH CONSTANTLY UPON MY DASH. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING GARAGE FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT

Oct 8, 2019 Wheels

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REQUIRED REPLACING AT 83,967 MILES. THE WHEEL NOISE BEGAN PRIOR TO THE CURRENT MILEAGE BUT JUST NOW TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER. THE WHEEL NOISE GOT LOUDER AS THE SPEED INCREASED.

Sep 16, 2019 Visibility/wiper 67,405 mi

A CRACK APPEARED AT THE BASE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. GREW TO ABOUT A FOOT AND A HALF. IT SEEMS THERES BEEN A LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST SUBARU IN REGARDS TO WINDSHIELD, BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. VERY SAD TO HEAR THAT ABOUT SUBARU. BECAUSE I'VE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH MY SUBARU UNTIL NOW

Sep 16, 2019 Visibility/wiper 67,405 mi

A CRACK APPEARED AT THE BASE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. GREW TO ABOUT A FOOT AND A HALF. IT SEEMS THERES BEEN A LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST SUBARU IN REGARDS TO WINDSHIELD, BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. VERY SAD TO HEAR THAT ABOUT SUBARU. BECAUSE I'VE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH MY SUBARU UNTIL NOW

Sep 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD RELEASES VOCS SO MUCH I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAN AND THE SUN BLINDS MY VIEW BECAUSE OF IT. I CLEAN ALMOST EVERY DAY BUT THE SMOG JUST GETS MOVED AROUND AND WILL NOT CLEAN. IT IS A TERRIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. THEY NEED TO MANUFACTURER THE DASH WITH A SAFER MATERIAL.

Sep 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD RELEASES VOCS SO MUCH I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAN AND THE SUN BLINDS MY VIEW BECAUSE OF IT. I CLEAN ALMOST EVERY DAY BUT THE SMOG JUST GETS MOVED AROUND AND WILL NOT CLEAN. IT IS A TERRIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. THEY NEED TO MANUFACTURER THE DASH WITH A SAFER MATERIAL.

Sep 5, 2019 Visibility/wiper 62,000 mi

WINDSHIELD GLASS RANDOMLY AND SIGNIFICANTLY CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT OF ANY KIND.

Sep 5, 2019 Visibility/wiper 62,000 mi

WINDSHIELD GLASS RANDOMLY AND SIGNIFICANTLY CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT OF ANY KIND.

Aug 14, 2019 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT 65000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE A WHEEL BEARING. I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE NEED A WHEEL BEARING WITH THIS LOW MILLAGE. I AM TOLD OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Aug 14, 2019 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT 65000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE A WHEEL BEARING. I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE NEED A WHEEL BEARING WITH THIS LOW MILLAGE. I AM TOLD OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Aug 8, 2019 Electrical System 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER JUMPING THE BATTERY VEHICLE STARTED, AAA PERFORMED ROADSIDE TESTING AND DETERMINED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE SUFFICIENTLY CHARGED. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR UNEXPLAINED REASONS. PREVIOUS SERVICE HISTORY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE IS AN ONGOIN...

Aug 8, 2019 Engine 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER JUMPING THE BATTERY VEHICLE STARTED, AAA PERFORMED ROADSIDE TESTING AND DETERMINED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE SUFFICIENTLY CHARGED. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR UNEXPLAINED REASONS. PREVIOUS SERVICE HISTORY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE IS AN ONGOIN...

Aug 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER JUMPING THE BATTERY VEHICLE STARTED, AAA PERFORMED ROADSIDE TESTING AND DETERMINED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE SUFFICIENTLY CHARGED. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR UNEXPLAINED REASONS. PREVIOUS SERVICE HISTORY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE IS AN ONGOIN...

Aug 8, 2019 Electrical System 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER JUMPING THE BATTERY VEHICLE STARTED, AAA PERFORMED ROADSIDE TESTING AND DETERMINED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE SUFFICIENTLY CHARGED. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR UNEXPLAINED REASONS. PREVIOUS SERVICE HISTORY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE IS AN ONGOIN...

Aug 8, 2019 Engine 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER JUMPING THE BATTERY VEHICLE STARTED, AAA PERFORMED ROADSIDE TESTING AND DETERMINED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE SUFFICIENTLY CHARGED. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR UNEXPLAINED REASONS. PREVIOUS SERVICE HISTORY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE IS AN ONGOIN...

Aug 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER JUMPING THE BATTERY VEHICLE STARTED, AAA PERFORMED ROADSIDE TESTING AND DETERMINED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE SUFFICIENTLY CHARGED. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR UNEXPLAINED REASONS. PREVIOUS SERVICE HISTORY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE IS AN ONGOIN...

Aug 6, 2019 Visibility/wiper 10 mi

WINDSHIELD STARTED TO SPLIT IN LOWER WIPER RESTING AREA AFTER NO APPARENT IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT MODERATE SPEED IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. SPLIT CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN SIZE OVER THE FOLLOWING 3 DAYS. CORRECT LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES.

Aug 6, 2019 Visibility/wiper 10 mi

WINDSHIELD STARTED TO SPLIT IN LOWER WIPER RESTING AREA AFTER NO APPARENT IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT MODERATE SPEED IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. SPLIT CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN SIZE OVER THE FOLLOWING 3 DAYS. CORRECT LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES.

Aug 5, 2019 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS LEFT FOR TWO DAYS OR MORE (SUCH AS IN MY GARAGE OR AT A REMOTE TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT) THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE OR FOUR TIMES AND NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT WAS LEFT TURNED ON. BATTERY HAS BEEN CHECKED AT AUTO PARTS STORE AND NO PROBLEMS AND IT RE...

Aug 5, 2019 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS LEFT FOR TWO DAYS OR MORE (SUCH AS IN MY GARAGE OR AT A REMOTE TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT) THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE OR FOUR TIMES AND NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT WAS LEFT TURNED ON. BATTERY HAS BEEN CHECKED AT AUTO PARTS STORE AND NO PROBLEMS AND IT RE...

Aug 4, 2019 Visibility/wiper 44,200 mi

DRIVING 45MP, TEMPERATURE, 75, NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR ON THE SIDES OR ONCOMING, THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW POPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE BLACK WIPER/ DEFROSTER AREA. A CRACK DEVELOPED RUNNING UP AND TO THE DRIVERS SIDE, ABOUT A FOOT LONG AT THE TIME OF WRITING THIS COMPLAINT

Aug 4, 2019 Visibility/wiper 44,200 mi

DRIVING 45MP, TEMPERATURE, 75, NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR ON THE SIDES OR ONCOMING, THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW POPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE BLACK WIPER/ DEFROSTER AREA. A CRACK DEVELOPED RUNNING UP AND TO THE DRIVERS SIDE, ABOUT A FOOT LONG AT THE TIME OF WRITING THIS COMPLAINT

Jul 24, 2019 Power Train 51,000 mi

MY SUBARU HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD 6 WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AS FOLLOWS. 3-22-17 @ 29K MILES REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING. 11-12-18 @45K MILES REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2ND TIME FOR FRONT RIGHT) 7-12-19 @ 51K MILES REPLACED FRONT LEFT WHEEL B...

Jul 24, 2019 Wheels 51,000 mi

MY SUBARU HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD 6 WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AS FOLLOWS. 3-22-17 @ 29K MILES REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING. 11-12-18 @45K MILES REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2ND TIME FOR FRONT RIGHT) 7-12-19 @ 51K MILES REPLACED FRONT LEFT WHEEL B...

Jul 24, 2019 Power Train 51,000 mi

MY SUBARU HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD 6 WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AS FOLLOWS. 3-22-17 @ 29K MILES REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING. 11-12-18 @45K MILES REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2ND TIME FOR FRONT RIGHT) 7-12-19 @ 51K MILES REPLACED FRONT LEFT WHEEL B...

Jul 24, 2019 Wheels 51,000 mi

MY SUBARU HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD 6 WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AS FOLLOWS. 3-22-17 @ 29K MILES REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING. 11-12-18 @45K MILES REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2ND TIME FOR FRONT RIGHT) 7-12-19 @ 51K MILES REPLACED FRONT LEFT WHEEL B...

Jul 22, 2019 Visibility/wiper 56,000 mi

WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Jul 22, 2019 Visibility/wiper 56,000 mi

WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Jul 11, 2019 Electrical System 31,200 mi

SAFETY ISSUE: CAR HORN DOES NOT WORK (NO SOUND) WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD AND STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. FOR HORN TO WORK I MUST TURN THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER TO THE RIGHT TO THE 2:00 O'CLOCK POSITION AND BEYOND OR TO THE LEFT TO THE 10:00 O'CLOCK POSITION AND BEYOND.

Jul 11, 2019 Electrical System 31,200 mi

SAFETY ISSUE: CAR HORN DOES NOT WORK (NO SOUND) WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD AND STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. FOR HORN TO WORK I MUST TURN THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER TO THE RIGHT TO THE 2:00 O'CLOCK POSITION AND BEYOND OR TO THE LEFT TO THE 10:00 O'CLOCK POSITION AND BEYOND.

Jun 19, 2019 Visibility/wiper 41,500 mi

WINDSHEILD CRACKED FOR NO APPEARANT REASON. THERE ARE MANY ACCOUNTS OF THIS PROBLEM ONLINE.VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY NOT MOVING WHEN CRACK OCCURRED. .IN SHORT TIME CRACK RAN OUT 1 1/2 FEET. HAD WINDSHEILD REPLACED ON 06/18/19

Jun 19, 2019 Visibility/wiper 41,500 mi

WINDSHEILD CRACKED FOR NO APPEARANT REASON. THERE ARE MANY ACCOUNTS OF THIS PROBLEM ONLINE.VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY NOT MOVING WHEN CRACK OCCURRED. .IN SHORT TIME CRACK RAN OUT 1 1/2 FEET. HAD WINDSHEILD REPLACED ON 06/18/19

Jun 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,251 mi

BATTERY IS DEAD AFTER ONE DAY OF COMPLETE BATTERY CHARGE THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A REPLACEMENT BATTERY. THE ORIGINAL SUBARU BATTERY FAILED IN SAME MANNER. CHARGING SYSTEM IS PUTTING OUT 13.85 VOLTS WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. BATTERY VOLTAGE AFTER TRICKLE CHARGE 12.87. STATIONARY

Jun 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,251 mi

BATTERY IS DEAD AFTER ONE DAY OF COMPLETE BATTERY CHARGE THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A REPLACEMENT BATTERY. THE ORIGINAL SUBARU BATTERY FAILED IN SAME MANNER. CHARGING SYSTEM IS PUTTING OUT 13.85 VOLTS WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. BATTERY VOLTAGE AFTER TRICKLE CHARGE 12.87. STATIONARY

Jun 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY COMING TO STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP. FINALLY I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TAPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE ENGINE TUNED DOWN. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2017 FROM HONDA NORTH.IN BUTLER...

Jun 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY COMING TO STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP. FINALLY I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TAPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE ENGINE TUNED DOWN. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2017 FROM HONDA NORTH.IN BUTLER...

Jun 11, 2019 Electrical System 25,000 mi

HELLO, MY WINDSHIELD BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY. IT WAS JUST BROKEN ONE MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO MY CAR. I FIGURED A ROCK OR SOMETHING HIT IT. THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME AND SO I HAD IT REPLACED WITH A OEM WINDSHIELD. MY SECOND WINDSHIELD JU...

Jun 11, 2019 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

HELLO, MY WINDSHIELD BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY. IT WAS JUST BROKEN ONE MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO MY CAR. I FIGURED A ROCK OR SOMETHING HIT IT. THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME AND SO I HAD IT REPLACED WITH A OEM WINDSHIELD. MY SECOND WINDSHIELD JU...

Jun 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

HELLO, MY WINDSHIELD BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY. IT WAS JUST BROKEN ONE MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO MY CAR. I FIGURED A ROCK OR SOMETHING HIT IT. THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME AND SO I HAD IT REPLACED WITH A OEM WINDSHIELD. MY SECOND WINDSHIELD JU...

Jun 11, 2019 Electrical System 25,000 mi

HELLO, MY WINDSHIELD BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY. IT WAS JUST BROKEN ONE MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO MY CAR. I FIGURED A ROCK OR SOMETHING HIT IT. THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME AND SO I HAD IT REPLACED WITH A OEM WINDSHIELD. MY SECOND WINDSHIELD JU...

Jun 11, 2019 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

HELLO, MY WINDSHIELD BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY. IT WAS JUST BROKEN ONE MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO MY CAR. I FIGURED A ROCK OR SOMETHING HIT IT. THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME AND SO I HAD IT REPLACED WITH A OEM WINDSHIELD. MY SECOND WINDSHIELD JU...

Jun 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

HELLO, MY WINDSHIELD BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY. IT WAS JUST BROKEN ONE MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO MY CAR. I FIGURED A ROCK OR SOMETHING HIT IT. THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME AND SO I HAD IT REPLACED WITH A OEM WINDSHIELD. MY SECOND WINDSHIELD JU...

May 22, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD REPEATED DEAD BATTERY PROBLEMS. IN FEB THE DEALER SAID I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY AND CHARGED ME $174. ON 5/20/19 MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. I HAD IT JUMPED AND THEN DROVE OVER 40 MILES. ON 5/22/19 IT WAS DEAD AGAIN. THE DEALER SAID I DON'T DRIVE ENOUGH. MANY OTHERS HAVE CLEARLY HAD THE SA...

May 22, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD REPEATED DEAD BATTERY PROBLEMS. IN FEB THE DEALER SAID I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY AND CHARGED ME $174. ON 5/20/19 MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. I HAD IT JUMPED AND THEN DROVE OVER 40 MILES. ON 5/22/19 IT WAS DEAD AGAIN. THE DEALER SAID I DON'T DRIVE ENOUGH. MANY OTHERS HAVE CLEARLY HAD THE SA...

May 2, 2019 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN I PARKED AND TRIED TO TAKE KEY OUT. I WAS AWAY FROM HOME. EVENTUALLY, I MOVED GEARS AND I PUSHED KEY INWARDS AND IT RELEASED. I JUST HAD A HEFTY REPAIR BILL BEFORE DISCOVERING RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE ON EARLIER MODELS.

May 2, 2019 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN I PARKED AND TRIED TO TAKE KEY OUT. I WAS AWAY FROM HOME. EVENTUALLY, I MOVED GEARS AND I PUSHED KEY INWARDS AND IT RELEASED. I JUST HAD A HEFTY REPAIR BILL BEFORE DISCOVERING RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE ON EARLIER MODELS.

Apr 24, 2019 Seat Belts 37,300 mi

SUBSTANTIAL RUST HAS DEVELOPED AT THE ATTACH POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND OF THE ATTACH-POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE CAR. WE'RE THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR WAS NEVER FLOODED OR EXPOSED TO WATER IN ANY OTHER WAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWO WEEKS AGO AND THEY DIDN'...

Apr 24, 2019 Seats 37,300 mi

SUBSTANTIAL RUST HAS DEVELOPED AT THE ATTACH POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND OF THE ATTACH-POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE CAR. WE'RE THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR WAS NEVER FLOODED OR EXPOSED TO WATER IN ANY OTHER WAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWO WEEKS AGO AND THEY DIDN'...

Apr 24, 2019 Seat Belts 37,300 mi

SUBSTANTIAL RUST HAS DEVELOPED AT THE ATTACH POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND OF THE ATTACH-POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE CAR. WE'RE THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR WAS NEVER FLOODED OR EXPOSED TO WATER IN ANY OTHER WAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWO WEEKS AGO AND THEY DIDN'...

Apr 24, 2019 Seats 37,300 mi

SUBSTANTIAL RUST HAS DEVELOPED AT THE ATTACH POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND OF THE ATTACH-POINT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE CAR. WE'RE THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR WAS NEVER FLOODED OR EXPOSED TO WATER IN ANY OTHER WAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWO WEEKS AGO AND THEY DIDN'...

Apr 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 49,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2015 OUTBACK CRACKED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE BOTTOM UPWARD THEN TURNED TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE IN AN L SHAPE. TOOK IT TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND THEY OF COURSE CLAIM THAT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN AN IMPACT THAT CAUSED THE CRACK. THE ASST. SERVICE MANAGER ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH ME ...

Apr 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 49,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2015 OUTBACK CRACKED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE BOTTOM UPWARD THEN TURNED TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE IN AN L SHAPE. TOOK IT TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND THEY OF COURSE CLAIM THAT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN AN IMPACT THAT CAUSED THE CRACK. THE ASST. SERVICE MANAGER ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH ME ...

Mar 28, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS. WHILE DRIVING WE NOTICED THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING, IT WOULD NOT ACTIVATE OR ENGAGE. WE PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE WE STARTED UP AND ONCE ON THE ROAD IT WAS WORKING FINE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES OR SO THEN STOPPED AGAIN. THEN THE A...

Mar 28, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS. WHILE DRIVING WE NOTICED THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING, IT WOULD NOT ACTIVATE OR ENGAGE. WE PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE WE STARTED UP AND ONCE ON THE ROAD IT WAS WORKING FINE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES OR SO THEN STOPPED AGAIN. THEN THE A...

Mar 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

WINDSHIELD SPONTANIOUSLY CRACKED FROM PASSENGER B PILLER TO CENTER. WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE A MOTEL IN AZ ON A COLD, FROSTY RAINEY DAY. I HAD TURNED ON DEFROSTER AND HEATER. AS WE STARTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE FREEWAY , PASSENGER AND I BOTH HEARD A POP AND NOTICED A CRACK RUNNING FROM BEH...

Mar 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

WINDSHIELD SPONTANIOUSLY CRACKED FROM PASSENGER B PILLER TO CENTER. WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE A MOTEL IN AZ ON A COLD, FROSTY RAINEY DAY. I HAD TURNED ON DEFROSTER AND HEATER. AS WE STARTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE FREEWAY , PASSENGER AND I BOTH HEARD A POP AND NOTICED A CRACK RUNNING FROM BEH...

Mar 5, 2019 Engine 59,000 mi

EXCESSIVE EXHAUST ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN ANYTIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING BECAUSE OF CRACK IN FLEX PIPE ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THAT OCCURRED WITH LESS THAN 60K MILES.

Mar 5, 2019 Engine 59,000 mi

EXCESSIVE EXHAUST ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN ANYTIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING BECAUSE OF CRACK IN FLEX PIPE ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THAT OCCURRED WITH LESS THAN 60K MILES.

Feb 18, 2019 Visibility/wiper 63,000 mi

WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE IN THE DRIVEWAY DURING WINTER, A CRACK APPEARED AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. NOTHING KNOWINGLY HIT THE WINDSHIELD, AND I SEE AND FEEL NO KIND OF IMPACT POINT. THE CRACK EXTENDED UPWARD AND THEN SPREAD TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...

Feb 18, 2019 Visibility/wiper 63,000 mi

WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE IN THE DRIVEWAY DURING WINTER, A CRACK APPEARED AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. NOTHING KNOWINGLY HIT THE WINDSHIELD, AND I SEE AND FEEL NO KIND OF IMPACT POINT. THE CRACK EXTENDED UPWARD AND THEN SPREAD TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...

Feb 15, 2019 Visibility/wiper 51,500 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM BASE OF WINDSHIELD RUNS THROUGH HEATING ELEMENT AND WIPER AREA. DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY PEBBLE IMPACT OR POSSIBLY EXTREMELY MINOR ONE AND SPREAD IMMEDIATELY

Feb 15, 2019 Visibility/wiper 51,500 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM BASE OF WINDSHIELD RUNS THROUGH HEATING ELEMENT AND WIPER AREA. DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY PEBBLE IMPACT OR POSSIBLY EXTREMELY MINOR ONE AND SPREAD IMMEDIATELY

Feb 12, 2019 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN COASTING TO A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN A FEW TIMES AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND CAN'T REPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE AND HUGE ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY. THE CAR WOULD DIE WHILE IN DRIVE AND SOMETIMES CAN'T BE RESTARTED. I...

Feb 12, 2019 Engine 30,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN COASTING TO A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN A FEW TIMES AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND CAN'T REPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE AND HUGE ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY. THE CAR WOULD DIE WHILE IN DRIVE AND SOMETIMES CAN'T BE RESTARTED. I...

Feb 12, 2019 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN COASTING TO A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN A FEW TIMES AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND CAN'T REPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE AND HUGE ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY. THE CAR WOULD DIE WHILE IN DRIVE AND SOMETIMES CAN'T BE RESTARTED. I...

Feb 12, 2019 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN COASTING TO A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN A FEW TIMES AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND CAN'T REPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE AND HUGE ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY. THE CAR WOULD DIE WHILE IN DRIVE AND SOMETIMES CAN'T BE RESTARTED. I...

Feb 12, 2019 Engine 30,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN COASTING TO A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN A FEW TIMES AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND CAN'T REPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE AND HUGE ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY. THE CAR WOULD DIE WHILE IN DRIVE AND SOMETIMES CAN'T BE RESTARTED. I...

Feb 12, 2019 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN COASTING TO A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN A FEW TIMES AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND CAN'T REPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE AND HUGE ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY. THE CAR WOULD DIE WHILE IN DRIVE AND SOMETIMES CAN'T BE RESTARTED. I...

Feb 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT) NOT WORKING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON--MEANING THE BLIND SPOT MECHANISM WILL NOT WORK. I HAVE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED AGAIN WHICH MAY ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER PUBLISHED COMPLAINTS AS DETAILED IN CONSUMER FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. THE BLIND SPOT LIGHT ...

Feb 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT) NOT WORKING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON--MEANING THE BLIND SPOT MECHANISM WILL NOT WORK. I HAVE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED AGAIN WHICH MAY ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER PUBLISHED COMPLAINTS AS DETAILED IN CONSUMER FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. THE BLIND SPOT LIGHT ...

Feb 4, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

PLEASE READ UPLOAD DOCUMENTS. MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE SUMMER 2018. APPARENTLY THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUBARU AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST SUBARU FOR MODELS MADE PRIOR TO 2015. MY VEHICLE FAILED A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN THE F...

Feb 4, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

PLEASE READ UPLOAD DOCUMENTS. MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE SUMMER 2018. APPARENTLY THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUBARU AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST SUBARU FOR MODELS MADE PRIOR TO 2015. MY VEHICLE FAILED A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN THE F...

Feb 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

PLEASE READ UPLOAD DOCUMENTS. MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE SUMMER 2018. APPARENTLY THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUBARU AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST SUBARU FOR MODELS MADE PRIOR TO 2015. MY VEHICLE FAILED A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN THE F...

Feb 4, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

PLEASE READ UPLOAD DOCUMENTS. MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE SUMMER 2018. APPARENTLY THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUBARU AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST SUBARU FOR MODELS MADE PRIOR TO 2015. MY VEHICLE FAILED A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN THE F...

Feb 4, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

PLEASE READ UPLOAD DOCUMENTS. MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE SUMMER 2018. APPARENTLY THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUBARU AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST SUBARU FOR MODELS MADE PRIOR TO 2015. MY VEHICLE FAILED A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN THE F...

Feb 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

PLEASE READ UPLOAD DOCUMENTS. MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE SUMMER 2018. APPARENTLY THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUBARU AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST SUBARU FOR MODELS MADE PRIOR TO 2015. MY VEHICLE FAILED A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN THE F...

Jan 10, 2019 Structure 27,000 mi

FUEL DOOR DOES NOT OPEN TO ALLOW ACCESS TO GAS CAP. I WAS LOW ON GAS AND COULD NOT FILL THE TANK BECAUSE I COULD NOT ACCESS THE GAS CAP.

Jan 10, 2019 Structure 27,000 mi

FUEL DOOR DOES NOT OPEN TO ALLOW ACCESS TO GAS CAP. I WAS LOW ON GAS AND COULD NOT FILL THE TANK BECAUSE I COULD NOT ACCESS THE GAS CAP.

Dec 30, 2018 Structure 65,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AT ABOUT 55MPH ON US20, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 30'S, IN EAST OREGON WHEN OUR SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM FOREIGN OBJECTS. THERE WAS A LOUD, DISTRACTING, BANG FOLLOWED BY A CLOUD OF SH...

Dec 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AT ABOUT 55MPH ON US20, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 30'S, IN EAST OREGON WHEN OUR SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM FOREIGN OBJECTS. THERE WAS A LOUD, DISTRACTING, BANG FOLLOWED BY A CLOUD OF SH...

Dec 30, 2018 Structure 65,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AT ABOUT 55MPH ON US20, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 30'S, IN EAST OREGON WHEN OUR SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM FOREIGN OBJECTS. THERE WAS A LOUD, DISTRACTING, BANG FOLLOWED BY A CLOUD OF SH...

Dec 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AT ABOUT 55MPH ON US20, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 30'S, IN EAST OREGON WHEN OUR SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM FOREIGN OBJECTS. THERE WAS A LOUD, DISTRACTING, BANG FOLLOWED BY A CLOUD OF SH...

Dec 19, 2018 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE SUBARU (438 INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802, 855-983-7578) WHO STATED THAT A PHOTO WOULD BE PROVIDED TO THE MANUFACTURER TO MAKE A DETERMI...

Dec 19, 2018 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE SUBARU (438 INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802, 855-983-7578) WHO STATED THAT A PHOTO WOULD BE PROVIDED TO THE MANUFACTURER TO MAKE A DETERMI...

Dec 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT OBVIOUS CAUSE.

Dec 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT OBVIOUS CAUSE.

Nov 16, 2018 Engine 65,000 mi

EXHAUST SYSTEM ISSUE. EXHAUST MAINFOLD LEAK AT CATALYST CONVERTER. FOR OUR OUTBACK WE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN PASSENGER CABIN. THEY WERE NO INDICATION OF FAILURE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM OR CATALYST CONVERTER ON THE CAR. BUT WE ARE GETTING SOME MUCH FUMES SMELL WHEN WE STOPPED AT ...

Nov 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

EXHAUST SYSTEM ISSUE. EXHAUST MAINFOLD LEAK AT CATALYST CONVERTER. FOR OUR OUTBACK WE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN PASSENGER CABIN. THEY WERE NO INDICATION OF FAILURE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM OR CATALYST CONVERTER ON THE CAR. BUT WE ARE GETTING SOME MUCH FUMES SMELL WHEN WE STOPPED AT ...

Nov 16, 2018 Engine 65,000 mi

EXHAUST SYSTEM ISSUE. EXHAUST MAINFOLD LEAK AT CATALYST CONVERTER. FOR OUR OUTBACK WE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN PASSENGER CABIN. THEY WERE NO INDICATION OF FAILURE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM OR CATALYST CONVERTER ON THE CAR. BUT WE ARE GETTING SOME MUCH FUMES SMELL WHEN WE STOPPED AT ...

Nov 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

EXHAUST SYSTEM ISSUE. EXHAUST MAINFOLD LEAK AT CATALYST CONVERTER. FOR OUR OUTBACK WE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN PASSENGER CABIN. THEY WERE NO INDICATION OF FAILURE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM OR CATALYST CONVERTER ON THE CAR. BUT WE ARE GETTING SOME MUCH FUMES SMELL WHEN WE STOPPED AT ...

Nov 8, 2018 Service Brakes

I'VE HAVING BREAK PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT USED. PRE OWNED CERTIFIED WITH THE DEALERSHIP. I'VE TOOK THE CAR IN A COUPLES SAYING THE BREAKS MAKE LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND PULSING EVERY TIME I HIT THE BREAK AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T STOP IMMEDIATELY. 'SCARY SITUATION'. THE SERVICE GUY LO...

Nov 8, 2018 Service Brakes

I'VE HAVING BREAK PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT USED. PRE OWNED CERTIFIED WITH THE DEALERSHIP. I'VE TOOK THE CAR IN A COUPLES SAYING THE BREAKS MAKE LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND PULSING EVERY TIME I HIT THE BREAK AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T STOP IMMEDIATELY. 'SCARY SITUATION'. THE SERVICE GUY LO...

Nov 5, 2018 Structure 25,000 mi

REAR HATCH DOES NOT RELIABLY OPEN - CANNOT CLOSE AFTER MANUAL OVERRIDE. VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUE FOR OVER 15000 MILES AND 5 TIMES AT THE DEALER BUT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. REAR HATCH DOES NOT OPEN RELIABLY AND WHEN A MANUAL OVERRIDE IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE CARGO OR PETS, THE HATCH DOES NOT CLOSE EASILY ...

Nov 5, 2018 Structure 25,000 mi

REAR HATCH DOES NOT RELIABLY OPEN - CANNOT CLOSE AFTER MANUAL OVERRIDE. VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUE FOR OVER 15000 MILES AND 5 TIMES AT THE DEALER BUT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. REAR HATCH DOES NOT OPEN RELIABLY AND WHEN A MANUAL OVERRIDE IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE CARGO OR PETS, THE HATCH DOES NOT CLOSE EASILY ...

Oct 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other 500,000 mi

THE PIPES THAT CONNECT TO MANIFOLD TO MUFFLER NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 50,000 MILES. SUBARU SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANT, BECAUSE IT IS NOT THE MANIFOLD.

Oct 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other 500,000 mi

THE PIPES THAT CONNECT TO MANIFOLD TO MUFFLER NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 50,000 MILES. SUBARU SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANT, BECAUSE IT IS NOT THE MANIFOLD.

Sep 25, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 67,000 mi

FUEL GAS DOOR STICKS AND WILL NOT OPEN

Sep 25, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 67,000 mi

FUEL GAS DOOR STICKS AND WILL NOT OPEN

Aug 22, 2018 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

WE CAME OUT TO FIND A 6-8 INCH CRACK LINE EMANATING FROM THE TOP RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE ONE MORNING. WE DROVE IT 5 MILES AFTER THAT AND WHEN WE CAME OUT IT HAD TRAVELLED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELDS DRIVER SIDE. BY THE TIME WE GOT HOME IT HAD MOVED HALFWAY THROUGH THE GLA...

Aug 22, 2018 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

WE CAME OUT TO FIND A 6-8 INCH CRACK LINE EMANATING FROM THE TOP RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE ONE MORNING. WE DROVE IT 5 MILES AFTER THAT AND WHEN WE CAME OUT IT HAD TRAVELLED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELDS DRIVER SIDE. BY THE TIME WE GOT HOME IT HAD MOVED HALFWAY THROUGH THE GLA...

Aug 16, 2018 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MODELS WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CVT TRANSMISSION, BUT RATHER THAN ISSUE A RECALL, THEY'RE EXTENDING WARRANTIES AND FIXING AS THEY BREAK. THIS LEFT ME WITH NO POWER ON A STATE HIGHWAY THAT HAD SPEED LIMITS OF 75MPH. I MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER TO BE ...

Aug 16, 2018 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MODELS WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CVT TRANSMISSION, BUT RATHER THAN ISSUE A RECALL, THEY'RE EXTENDING WARRANTIES AND FIXING AS THEY BREAK. THIS LEFT ME WITH NO POWER ON A STATE HIGHWAY THAT HAD SPEED LIMITS OF 75MPH. I MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER TO BE ...

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 RADIOS REPLACED IN MY 2015 OUTBACK, SINCE 12-8-17 PROBLEMS INCLUDE , NAVIGATION GOING OUT, THE SIRIUSXM GOING OUT, NOW THE REPLACEMENT UNIT( BOTH REMANUFACTURED) HAS A 'CHIRP' SOUND COMING OUT OF IT WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON ALL CHANNELS. VERY DISTRACTING AS YOU LOOK DOWN AT THE DAS...

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 RADIOS REPLACED IN MY 2015 OUTBACK, SINCE 12-8-17 PROBLEMS INCLUDE , NAVIGATION GOING OUT, THE SIRIUSXM GOING OUT, NOW THE REPLACEMENT UNIT( BOTH REMANUFACTURED) HAS A 'CHIRP' SOUND COMING OUT OF IT WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON ALL CHANNELS. VERY DISTRACTING AS YOU LOOK DOWN AT THE DAS...

Jul 25, 2018 Engine 45,110 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BETWEEN OIL CHANGE. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED TO 45,000 MILES, THE LOW OIL LIGHT IS ON LESS THAN 5,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGE. IF THE DRIVER IGNORE THE WARNING AND NOT ADD OIL TO THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE CAN BE DAMAGES. A THREE YEARS OLD VEHICLE WITH 45,000 MILES SHOULD N...

Jul 25, 2018 Engine 45,110 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BETWEEN OIL CHANGE. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED TO 45,000 MILES, THE LOW OIL LIGHT IS ON LESS THAN 5,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGE. IF THE DRIVER IGNORE THE WARNING AND NOT ADD OIL TO THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE CAN BE DAMAGES. A THREE YEARS OLD VEHICLE WITH 45,000 MILES SHOULD N...

Jul 23, 2018 Visibility/wiper 60,200 mi

CAR WAS STATIONARY AND CRACKED FROM BOTTOM TO FORM 8 IN L SHAPE SAME AS THE LAST TIME THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED 3 YEARS PRIOR

Jul 23, 2018 Visibility/wiper 60,200 mi

CAR WAS STATIONARY AND CRACKED FROM BOTTOM TO FORM 8 IN L SHAPE SAME AS THE LAST TIME THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED 3 YEARS PRIOR

Jul 10, 2018 Visibility/wiper 46,000 mi

IN JUNE OF 2018 OUR FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK ACROSS THE TOP DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY SORT OF IMPACT TO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE CRACK SPREAD ACROSS THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD OVER A NUMBER OF DAY. SUBARU REJECTED OUR WARANTEE CLAIM BECAUSE THE CRACK WAS IN THE WRONG LOCATION.

Jul 10, 2018 Power Train 35,000 mi

SUBJECT 2015 OUTBACK CVT TRANSMISSION LURCHES AND BOGS DURING ACCELERATION, WE HAVE TRIED WORKING WITH SUBARU FOR REPAIR HOWEVER, THEY CONSIDER THE UNIT AS WORKING TO WITHIN STANDARD AND WILL NOT REPLACE UNLESS IT FAILS COMPLETELY.

Jul 10, 2018 Engine 47,000 mi

WE NOTICED AN EXHAUST LEAK (NOISY) ON OUR 2015 OUTBACK, UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER THEY DETERMINED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THEY INITIALLY REJECTED OUR WARANTEE CLAIM BECAUSE SUBARU AUTHORIZES REPLACEMENT ONLY IF A MIL IS PRESENT. AFTER SOME DISCUSSION THE DEALER (SUBARU) A...

Jul 10, 2018 Visibility/wiper 46,000 mi

IN JUNE OF 2018 OUR FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK ACROSS THE TOP DRIVER SIDE, THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY SORT OF IMPACT TO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE CRACK SPREAD ACROSS THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD OVER A NUMBER OF DAY. SUBARU REJECTED OUR WARANTEE CLAIM BECAUSE THE CRACK WAS IN THE WRONG LOCATION.

Jul 10, 2018 Power Train 35,000 mi

SUBJECT 2015 OUTBACK CVT TRANSMISSION LURCHES AND BOGS DURING ACCELERATION, WE HAVE TRIED WORKING WITH SUBARU FOR REPAIR HOWEVER, THEY CONSIDER THE UNIT AS WORKING TO WITHIN STANDARD AND WILL NOT REPLACE UNLESS IT FAILS COMPLETELY.

Jul 10, 2018 Engine 47,000 mi

WE NOTICED AN EXHAUST LEAK (NOISY) ON OUR 2015 OUTBACK, UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER THEY DETERMINED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THEY INITIALLY REJECTED OUR WARANTEE CLAIM BECAUSE SUBARU AUTHORIZES REPLACEMENT ONLY IF A MIL IS PRESENT. AFTER SOME DISCUSSION THE DEALER (SUBARU) A...

Jun 15, 2018 Wheels 45,000 mi

RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. LOUD GRINDING, THEN THUMPING NOISES WHEN AUTO IN MOTION

Jun 15, 2018 Wheels 45,000 mi

RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. LOUD GRINDING, THEN THUMPING NOISES WHEN AUTO IN MOTION

Jun 9, 2018 Service Brakes 44,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE CAR AT AN OPEN PARKING LOT IN SHOPPING CENTER AT LOW SPEED (<5MPH) THE ENGINE SURGED SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT REQUIRED TREMENDOUS PRESSURE ON BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY OVERRIDE THE ENGINE.

Jun 9, 2018 Engine 44,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE CAR AT AN OPEN PARKING LOT IN SHOPPING CENTER AT LOW SPEED (<5MPH) THE ENGINE SURGED SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT REQUIRED TREMENDOUS PRESSURE ON BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY OVERRIDE THE ENGINE.

Jun 9, 2018 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE CAR AT AN OPEN PARKING LOT IN SHOPPING CENTER AT LOW SPEED (<5MPH) THE ENGINE SURGED SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT REQUIRED TREMENDOUS PRESSURE ON BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY OVERRIDE THE ENGINE.

Jun 9, 2018 Service Brakes 44,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE CAR AT AN OPEN PARKING LOT IN SHOPPING CENTER AT LOW SPEED (<5MPH) THE ENGINE SURGED SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT REQUIRED TREMENDOUS PRESSURE ON BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY OVERRIDE THE ENGINE.

Jun 9, 2018 Engine 44,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE CAR AT AN OPEN PARKING LOT IN SHOPPING CENTER AT LOW SPEED (<5MPH) THE ENGINE SURGED SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT REQUIRED TREMENDOUS PRESSURE ON BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY OVERRIDE THE ENGINE.

Jun 9, 2018 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE CAR AT AN OPEN PARKING LOT IN SHOPPING CENTER AT LOW SPEED (<5MPH) THE ENGINE SURGED SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT REQUIRED TREMENDOUS PRESSURE ON BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY OVERRIDE THE ENGINE.

May 25, 2018 Power Train 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS (6455 W ROY HORN WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CV AXLES AND THE T...

May 25, 2018 Suspension 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS (6455 W ROY HORN WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CV AXLES AND THE T...

May 25, 2018 Power Train 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS (6455 W ROY HORN WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CV AXLES AND THE T...

May 25, 2018 Suspension 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS (6455 W ROY HORN WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CV AXLES AND THE T...

May 21, 2018 Electrical System 57,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED AT A PIER. GOT INTO CAR AND WOULD NOT START. DID NOT SEEM LIKE A BATTERY ISSUE, HOWEVER, AS IT SOUNDED AS IF IT WOULD START TO TURN OVER, BUT THEN JUST CLICKED OFF. THEN I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT WINDOW AND IT GOT STUCK HALF WAY UP, BUT THE OTHER WINDOWS WERE OKA...

May 21, 2018 Electrical System 57,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED AT A PIER. GOT INTO CAR AND WOULD NOT START. DID NOT SEEM LIKE A BATTERY ISSUE, HOWEVER, AS IT SOUNDED AS IF IT WOULD START TO TURN OVER, BUT THEN JUST CLICKED OFF. THEN I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT WINDOW AND IT GOT STUCK HALF WAY UP, BUT THE OTHER WINDOWS WERE OKA...

May 19, 2018 Engine 30,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK 2015, I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT RAINED/SNOWED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT....

May 19, 2018 Power Train 30,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK 2015, I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT RAINED/SNOWED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT....

May 19, 2018 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK 2015, I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT RAINED/SNOWED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT....

May 19, 2018 Engine 30,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK 2015, I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT RAINED/SNOWED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT....

May 19, 2018 Power Train 30,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK 2015, I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT RAINED/SNOWED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT....

May 19, 2018 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK 2015, I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT RAINED/SNOWED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT....

Apr 3, 2018 Engine

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ROUGH IDLING IN VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ANNOYINGLY VIBRATED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON. *JS

Apr 3, 2018 Equipment

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ROUGH IDLING IN VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ANNOYINGLY VIBRATED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON. *JS

Apr 3, 2018 Engine

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ROUGH IDLING IN VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ANNOYINGLY VIBRATED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON. *JS

Apr 3, 2018 Equipment

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ROUGH IDLING IN VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ANNOYINGLY VIBRATED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON. *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

BATTERY PERIODICALLY GOES DEAD OVERNIGHT

Mar 27, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

BATTERY PERIODICALLY GOES DEAD OVERNIGHT

Mar 17, 2018 Visibility/wiper

WINDSHIELD CRACKED BY THE REAR VIEW MIRROR'IT STARTED IN THE BLACK SECTION ALONGSIDE THE MIRROR AND CAME DOWN AND MADE A J AND REVERSE J PATTEN ONTO DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AT EYE LEVEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SUBARU DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NO IMPACT POINT BUT REFUSED TO COVER IT...

Mar 17, 2018 Visibility/wiper

WINDSHIELD CRACKED BY THE REAR VIEW MIRROR'IT STARTED IN THE BLACK SECTION ALONGSIDE THE MIRROR AND CAME DOWN AND MADE A J AND REVERSE J PATTEN ONTO DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AT EYE LEVEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SUBARU DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NO IMPACT POINT BUT REFUSED TO COVER IT...

Mar 6, 2018 Air Bags Crash 23,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AFTER PARKING, JUMP CURB INTO TREE, CAUSING $7,000 IN DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH MYSELF AND PASSENGER HIT KNEES ON DASH, EVEN WITH OUR SEAT BELTS STILL ON. HAD OTHER COMPUTER ISSUES EARLIER THAT DAY, BACK UP SENSORS DIDN'T WORK WHILE BACKING CAR RIGHT BEHIND MINE. ...

Mar 6, 2018 Power Train Crash 23,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AFTER PARKING, JUMP CURB INTO TREE, CAUSING $7,000 IN DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH MYSELF AND PASSENGER HIT KNEES ON DASH, EVEN WITH OUR SEAT BELTS STILL ON. HAD OTHER COMPUTER ISSUES EARLIER THAT DAY, BACK UP SENSORS DIDN'T WORK WHILE BACKING CAR RIGHT BEHIND MINE. ...

Mar 6, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 23,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AFTER PARKING, JUMP CURB INTO TREE, CAUSING $7,000 IN DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH MYSELF AND PASSENGER HIT KNEES ON DASH, EVEN WITH OUR SEAT BELTS STILL ON. HAD OTHER COMPUTER ISSUES EARLIER THAT DAY, BACK UP SENSORS DIDN'T WORK WHILE BACKING CAR RIGHT BEHIND MINE. ...

Mar 6, 2018 Air Bags Crash 23,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AFTER PARKING, JUMP CURB INTO TREE, CAUSING $7,000 IN DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH MYSELF AND PASSENGER HIT KNEES ON DASH, EVEN WITH OUR SEAT BELTS STILL ON. HAD OTHER COMPUTER ISSUES EARLIER THAT DAY, BACK UP SENSORS DIDN'T WORK WHILE BACKING CAR RIGHT BEHIND MINE. ...

Mar 6, 2018 Power Train Crash 23,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AFTER PARKING, JUMP CURB INTO TREE, CAUSING $7,000 IN DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH MYSELF AND PASSENGER HIT KNEES ON DASH, EVEN WITH OUR SEAT BELTS STILL ON. HAD OTHER COMPUTER ISSUES EARLIER THAT DAY, BACK UP SENSORS DIDN'T WORK WHILE BACKING CAR RIGHT BEHIND MINE. ...

Mar 6, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 23,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AFTER PARKING, JUMP CURB INTO TREE, CAUSING $7,000 IN DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH MYSELF AND PASSENGER HIT KNEES ON DASH, EVEN WITH OUR SEAT BELTS STILL ON. HAD OTHER COMPUTER ISSUES EARLIER THAT DAY, BACK UP SENSORS DIDN'T WORK WHILE BACKING CAR RIGHT BEHIND MINE. ...

Feb 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

THE SUNROOF ON THE VEHICLE EXPLODED RANDOMLY. CAUSING GLASS TO GO EVERYWHERE ALL OVER THE CAR WHILE ON THE FREEWAY.

Feb 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

THE SUNROOF ON THE VEHICLE EXPLODED RANDOMLY. CAUSING GLASS TO GO EVERYWHERE ALL OVER THE CAR WHILE ON THE FREEWAY.

Feb 8, 2018 Structure

LETTER FROM SENATOR BROWN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK STRUCTURAL FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WAS A LEAK AT THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF. *JS

Feb 8, 2018 Structure

LETTER FROM SENATOR BROWN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK STRUCTURAL FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WAS A LEAK AT THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF. *JS

Feb 3, 2018 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM FREEZES UP ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AGAIN FOR THE LAST MONTH. REAR BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON AT TIMES. SCREEN FREEZES AND HARD KNOB CONTROLS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK WHEN TOUCH SCREEN IS FROZEN. THIS IS THE SECOND MODULE THAT HAS BEEN INSTAL...

Feb 3, 2018 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM FREEZES UP ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AGAIN FOR THE LAST MONTH. REAR BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON AT TIMES. SCREEN FREEZES AND HARD KNOB CONTROLS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK WHEN TOUCH SCREEN IS FROZEN. THIS IS THE SECOND MODULE THAT HAS BEEN INSTAL...

Feb 2, 2018 Power Train

LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 40,293 MILES IN MAY 2016 LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 76.699 MILES IN FEB 2018 THIS IS A DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED

Feb 2, 2018 Power Train

LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 40,293 MILES IN MAY 2016 LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 76.699 MILES IN FEB 2018 THIS IS A DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED

Jan 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND STEADY

Jan 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND STEADY

Jan 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

THE EYESIGHT SYSTEM TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT SPEED AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT IS NOT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS CLEAR AND IT WAS NOT RAINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WHICH THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE.

Jan 11, 2018 Forward Collision Avoidance 16,000 mi

THE EYESIGHT SYSTEM TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT SPEED AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT IS NOT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS CLEAR AND IT WAS NOT RAINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WHICH THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE.

Jan 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

THE EYESIGHT SYSTEM TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT SPEED AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT IS NOT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS CLEAR AND IT WAS NOT RAINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WHICH THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE.

Jan 11, 2018 Forward Collision Avoidance 16,000 mi

THE EYESIGHT SYSTEM TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT SPEED AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT IS NOT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS CLEAR AND IT WAS NOT RAINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WHICH THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE.

Jan 7, 2018 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

2 YEARS, 35000 MILES INTO OWNING NEW 2015 OUTBACK, MY WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED AN 8 INCH LONG CRACK ORIGINATING FROM THE BOTTOM DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS APPEARED WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE MY WORKPLACE, WITH NO KNOWN WINDSHIELD IMPACTS DRIVING. CONSEQUENTLY, I REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD USING SAFELITE, MATCHING THE...

Jan 7, 2018 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

2 YEARS, 35000 MILES INTO OWNING NEW 2015 OUTBACK, MY WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED AN 8 INCH LONG CRACK ORIGINATING FROM THE BOTTOM DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS APPEARED WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE MY WORKPLACE, WITH NO KNOWN WINDSHIELD IMPACTS DRIVING. CONSEQUENTLY, I REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD USING SAFELITE, MATCHING THE...

Jan 5, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO COME TO A STOP AT A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A SHOP BUT CAR SPED UP AND COLLIDED WITH A WALL 6 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK OR ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEED.

Jan 5, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO COME TO A STOP AT A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A SHOP BUT CAR SPED UP AND COLLIDED WITH A WALL 6 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK OR ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEED.

Dec 27, 2017 Electrical System

I'M WRITING ON BEHALF OF MY BROTHER, WHO IS DISABLED. THE BATTERY IN HIS 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES SINE HE PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR HIM. HE DOES NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON IN THE CAR ; LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THEM SO FAR B...

Dec 27, 2017 Electrical System

I'M WRITING ON BEHALF OF MY BROTHER, WHO IS DISABLED. THE BATTERY IN HIS 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES SINE HE PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR HIM. HE DOES NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON IN THE CAR ; LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THEM SO FAR B...

Dec 23, 2017 Power Train 33,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT 75 MPH, TRANSMISSION MADE TWO CLUNKING SOUNDS, AND SPEED DECREASED - RPMS INCREASED. WE COULD SMELL OIL BURNING SMELL, BUT NO SMOKE OR LEAKS. WE WERE APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES OUTSIDE OF LAS VEGAS AND 22 MILES INTO OUR TRIP. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO DECREASE IN SPEED ...

Dec 23, 2017 Power Train 33,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT 75 MPH, TRANSMISSION MADE TWO CLUNKING SOUNDS, AND SPEED DECREASED - RPMS INCREASED. WE COULD SMELL OIL BURNING SMELL, BUT NO SMOKE OR LEAKS. WE WERE APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES OUTSIDE OF LAS VEGAS AND 22 MILES INTO OUR TRIP. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO DECREASE IN SPEED ...

Dec 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 23,000 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, STOPPING WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED JUMPED CURB AN HIT A TREE, HAPPENED IN A COUPLE SECONDS. ## VIN PASSED ## SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 ##

Dec 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 23,000 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, STOPPING WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED JUMPED CURB AN HIT A TREE, HAPPENED IN A COUPLE SECONDS. ## VIN PASSED ## SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 ##

Dec 13, 2017 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 28 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL SLEEP AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THEIR LOT AND DECLARED IT DESTRO...

Dec 13, 2017 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 28 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL SLEEP AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THEIR LOT AND DECLARED IT DESTRO...

Nov 29, 2017 Air Bags Crash 30 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED 6 CYLINDER. AT APPROX 21,000 MI I WAS SLOWING TO SPEED TO PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET AND THE OUTBACK SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE OUTBACK HIT A CITY METAL POST/SIGN, JUMPED THE CURB AND COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING AND DAMAGING A STORE FRONT...

Nov 29, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED 6 CYLINDER. AT APPROX 21,000 MI I WAS SLOWING TO SPEED TO PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET AND THE OUTBACK SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE OUTBACK HIT A CITY METAL POST/SIGN, JUMPED THE CURB AND COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING AND DAMAGING A STORE FRONT...

Nov 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 30 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED 6 CYLINDER. AT APPROX 21,000 MI I WAS SLOWING TO SPEED TO PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET AND THE OUTBACK SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE OUTBACK HIT A CITY METAL POST/SIGN, JUMPED THE CURB AND COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING AND DAMAGING A STORE FRONT...

Nov 29, 2017 Air Bags Crash 30 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED 6 CYLINDER. AT APPROX 21,000 MI I WAS SLOWING TO SPEED TO PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET AND THE OUTBACK SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE OUTBACK HIT A CITY METAL POST/SIGN, JUMPED THE CURB AND COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING AND DAMAGING A STORE FRONT...

Nov 29, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED 6 CYLINDER. AT APPROX 21,000 MI I WAS SLOWING TO SPEED TO PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET AND THE OUTBACK SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE OUTBACK HIT A CITY METAL POST/SIGN, JUMPED THE CURB AND COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING AND DAMAGING A STORE FRONT...

Nov 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 30 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED 6 CYLINDER. AT APPROX 21,000 MI I WAS SLOWING TO SPEED TO PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET AND THE OUTBACK SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE OUTBACK HIT A CITY METAL POST/SIGN, JUMPED THE CURB AND COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING AND DAMAGING A STORE FRONT...

Nov 20, 2017 Visibility/wiper 14,000 mi

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. STARTS AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF THE CAR AND BRANCHES OUT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

Nov 20, 2017 Visibility/wiper 14,000 mi

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. STARTS AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF THE CAR AND BRANCHES OUT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

Nov 5, 2017 Unknown Or Other

SRVD SYSTEM KEEPING GETTING DISABLED FROM NO REASON, RANDOMLY.

Nov 5, 2017 Unknown Or Other

SRVD SYSTEM KEEPING GETTING DISABLED FROM NO REASON, RANDOMLY.

Oct 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 11,305 mi

SUNROOF EXLOSION. ON FEBRUARY 1, 2016 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 8:00 AM RUSH HOUR AND WHILE IN THE MOVING LINE ENTERING THE EASTWARD US I69 AT THE TEXAS HWY 6 SOUTH ENTRANCE IN SUGAR LAND TEXAS, AT AN AVERAGE SPEED BETWEEN 5-10 MPG THE SUNROOF OF OUR 2016 SUBARU 3.6R WITH 11305 MILES EXP...

Oct 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 11,305 mi

SUNROOF EXLOSION. ON FEBRUARY 1, 2016 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 8:00 AM RUSH HOUR AND WHILE IN THE MOVING LINE ENTERING THE EASTWARD US I69 AT THE TEXAS HWY 6 SOUTH ENTRANCE IN SUGAR LAND TEXAS, AT AN AVERAGE SPEED BETWEEN 5-10 MPG THE SUNROOF OF OUR 2016 SUBARU 3.6R WITH 11305 MILES EXP...

Oct 24, 2017 Wheels 61,359 mi

I WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE THIRD WHEEL BEARING UNDER WARRANTEE (RIGHT REAR WHEEL) ON MY CAR AT 61359 MILES ON 10OCTOBER2017. THE FIRST BEARING (LEFT REAR WHEEL) WAS REPLACED ON 15JANUARY2016 AND THE SECOND BEARING (LEFT FRONT WHEEL) WAS REPLACED ON 29 JULY AFTER 35270 ELAPSED MILES. DESPITE COM...

Oct 24, 2017 Wheels 61,359 mi

I WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE THIRD WHEEL BEARING UNDER WARRANTEE (RIGHT REAR WHEEL) ON MY CAR AT 61359 MILES ON 10OCTOBER2017. THE FIRST BEARING (LEFT REAR WHEEL) WAS REPLACED ON 15JANUARY2016 AND THE SECOND BEARING (LEFT FRONT WHEEL) WAS REPLACED ON 29 JULY AFTER 35270 ELAPSED MILES. DESPITE COM...

Oct 16, 2017 Visibility/wiper

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD THAT SHOWED UP ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND HAS INCREASED IN SIZE. BEFORE BRINING IT TO THE DEALER (NAPOLEON SUBARU IN SCHAUMBURG, IL), I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CRACK WAS DUE TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD AND NOT BECAUSE OF ANY IMPACT. THER...

Oct 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD THAT SHOWED UP ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND HAS INCREASED IN SIZE. BEFORE BRINING IT TO THE DEALER (NAPOLEON SUBARU IN SCHAUMBURG, IL), I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CRACK WAS DUE TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD AND NOT BECAUSE OF ANY IMPACT. THER...

Oct 16, 2017 Visibility/wiper

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD THAT SHOWED UP ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND HAS INCREASED IN SIZE. BEFORE BRINING IT TO THE DEALER (NAPOLEON SUBARU IN SCHAUMBURG, IL), I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CRACK WAS DUE TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD AND NOT BECAUSE OF ANY IMPACT. THER...

Oct 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD THAT SHOWED UP ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND HAS INCREASED IN SIZE. BEFORE BRINING IT TO THE DEALER (NAPOLEON SUBARU IN SCHAUMBURG, IL), I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CRACK WAS DUE TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD AND NOT BECAUSE OF ANY IMPACT. THER...

Oct 4, 2017 Electrical System

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM IN VEHICLE. *LD UPDATED 10/04/2017*JS

Oct 4, 2017 Electrical System

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM IN VEHICLE. *LD UPDATED 10/04/2017*JS

Sep 22, 2017 Electrical System 75,000 mi

PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. YESTERDAY I PUT THE 3RD BATTERY IN THE CAR. THIS SEEMS EXCESSIVE AND MAY INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH DRAW ON THE BATTERY DURING DOWN-TIME. CHARGING SYSTEM CHECKS FINE AND ALSO CHECKED FINE AT THE POINT OF REPLACING THE BATTERY THE OTHER TIMES.

Sep 22, 2017 Electrical System 75,000 mi

PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. YESTERDAY I PUT THE 3RD BATTERY IN THE CAR. THIS SEEMS EXCESSIVE AND MAY INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH DRAW ON THE BATTERY DURING DOWN-TIME. CHARGING SYSTEM CHECKS FINE AND ALSO CHECKED FINE AT THE POINT OF REPLACING THE BATTERY THE OTHER TIMES.

Aug 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

VOICE ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE VOICE ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. I

Aug 29, 2017 Structure 19,059 mi

REAR ELECTRIC LIFTGATE SPORADICALLY FAILS TO OPEN. THIS CONDITION PERSISTS WHETHER I PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE LIFTGATE, THE DASHBOARD LIFTGATE BUTTON, OR THE KEY FOB BUTTON. I CAN HEAR THE LIFTGATE UNLATCH, HOWEVER IT FAILS TO OPEN MORE THAN A COUPLE INCHES. LITHIA SUBARU (OREGON CITY) HAS NOT BEE...

Aug 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

VOICE ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE VOICE ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. I

Aug 29, 2017 Structure 19,059 mi

REAR ELECTRIC LIFTGATE SPORADICALLY FAILS TO OPEN. THIS CONDITION PERSISTS WHETHER I PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE LIFTGATE, THE DASHBOARD LIFTGATE BUTTON, OR THE KEY FOB BUTTON. I CAN HEAR THE LIFTGATE UNLATCH, HOWEVER IT FAILS TO OPEN MORE THAN A COUPLE INCHES. LITHIA SUBARU (OREGON CITY) HAS NOT BEE...

Aug 27, 2017 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN LEAKING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JAN 2015. ONE DEALER TOLD US THERE WAS NO LEAK AND FINALLY DECIDED IT WAS THE RIGHT DIFFERENTIAL AND REPAIRED THAT. THE TRANSMISSION STILL LEAKED. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHERE BOUGHT, THEY FOUND LEAK AND SAID IT WAS REPAIRED BUT IT I...

Aug 27, 2017 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN LEAKING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JAN 2015. ONE DEALER TOLD US THERE WAS NO LEAK AND FINALLY DECIDED IT WAS THE RIGHT DIFFERENTIAL AND REPAIRED THAT. THE TRANSMISSION STILL LEAKED. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHERE BOUGHT, THEY FOUND LEAK AND SAID IT WAS REPAIRED BUT IT I...

Aug 25, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Aug 25, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Aug 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH SLIDING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW, IT GOES UP AND RAPIDLY GOES DOWN, IT LOOKS LIKE IT DOESN'T FIT TO THE UPPER FRAME, IT IS ESPECIALLY INCONVENIENT WHILE RAINING. THAT PROBLEM APPEARS WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING.

Aug 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other

PASSENGER SIDE BLIND SPOT INDICATOR IS INTERMITTENT (PERHAPS 50%). IT DOES NOT ALWAYS INDICATE THAT AN OBJECT IS IN IT'S VIEW WHEN IT ACTUALLY IS. IF YOU DEPEND UPON THIS DEVICE TO MAKE LANE CHANGES, YOU COULD HAVE A COLLISION. IT FAILS WHILE MOVING AT ANY SPEED ABOVE ABOUT 5-10 MPH AND WEATHER DOES...

Aug 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH SLIDING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW, IT GOES UP AND RAPIDLY GOES DOWN, IT LOOKS LIKE IT DOESN'T FIT TO THE UPPER FRAME, IT IS ESPECIALLY INCONVENIENT WHILE RAINING. THAT PROBLEM APPEARS WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING.

Aug 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other

PASSENGER SIDE BLIND SPOT INDICATOR IS INTERMITTENT (PERHAPS 50%). IT DOES NOT ALWAYS INDICATE THAT AN OBJECT IS IN IT'S VIEW WHEN IT ACTUALLY IS. IF YOU DEPEND UPON THIS DEVICE TO MAKE LANE CHANGES, YOU COULD HAVE A COLLISION. IT FAILS WHILE MOVING AT ANY SPEED ABOVE ABOUT 5-10 MPH AND WEATHER DOES...

Aug 21, 2017 Electrical System 15,000 mi

REAR DOOR HATCH RANDOMLY DOES NOT OPEN, WHETHER I PRESS THE BUTTON ON IT, THE BUTTON INSIDE THE CARE, OR THE KEY FOB. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY, AND ALWAYS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR HAS RAINED. THE DRIVER'S DOOR WILL ALWAYS OPEN (THOUGH NEVER THE PASSENGER DOOR) WITH THE KEY FOB IN PROXIMITY. YOU CA...

Aug 21, 2017 Electrical System 15,000 mi

REAR DOOR HATCH RANDOMLY DOES NOT OPEN, WHETHER I PRESS THE BUTTON ON IT, THE BUTTON INSIDE THE CARE, OR THE KEY FOB. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY, AND ALWAYS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR HAS RAINED. THE DRIVER'S DOOR WILL ALWAYS OPEN (THOUGH NEVER THE PASSENGER DOOR) WITH THE KEY FOB IN PROXIMITY. YOU CA...

Aug 16, 2017 Service Brakes 35,700 mi

I DRIOVE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONE BLOCK TO STOP SIGN. ONLY GOING 10 OR SO MPH WHEN I DEPRESSED BRAKE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN . POWER BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND UNTIL PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HARD TO FLOOR. THEN WHEN STOPPED THE ENGINE REVED UP AND I DID NOT TAKE MY FOOT OFF BRAKE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO ROAR LIKE ...

Aug 16, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 35,700 mi

I DRIOVE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONE BLOCK TO STOP SIGN. ONLY GOING 10 OR SO MPH WHEN I DEPRESSED BRAKE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN . POWER BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND UNTIL PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HARD TO FLOOR. THEN WHEN STOPPED THE ENGINE REVED UP AND I DID NOT TAKE MY FOOT OFF BRAKE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO ROAR LIKE ...

Aug 16, 2017 Service Brakes 35,700 mi

I DRIOVE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONE BLOCK TO STOP SIGN. ONLY GOING 10 OR SO MPH WHEN I DEPRESSED BRAKE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN . POWER BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND UNTIL PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HARD TO FLOOR. THEN WHEN STOPPED THE ENGINE REVED UP AND I DID NOT TAKE MY FOOT OFF BRAKE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO ROAR LIKE ...

Aug 16, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 35,700 mi

I DRIOVE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONE BLOCK TO STOP SIGN. ONLY GOING 10 OR SO MPH WHEN I DEPRESSED BRAKE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN . POWER BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND UNTIL PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HARD TO FLOOR. THEN WHEN STOPPED THE ENGINE REVED UP AND I DID NOT TAKE MY FOOT OFF BRAKE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO ROAR LIKE ...

Aug 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOY, THEY MAY SPRAY METAL DEBRIS TOWARD VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Aug 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOY, THEY MAY SPRAY METAL DEBRIS TOWARD VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Aug 12, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

GAS PEDAL SENSOR DOSE NOT RESPOND ON TAKE OFF FROM STOPPED VEHICLE. HAVE ALMOST BEEN T-BONE 5-6 TIMES. ALSO FROM A COST TO PUTTING PRESSURE ON PEDAL IT FAILS TO RESPOND. ON LEFT TURNS YOU ARE A SITTING DUCK NOT KNOWING IF PEDAL WILL RESPOND OR YOU ARE SITTING OUT IN FRONT OF SOME CLOSING IN ON YOU...

Aug 12, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

GAS PEDAL SENSOR DOSE NOT RESPOND ON TAKE OFF FROM STOPPED VEHICLE. HAVE ALMOST BEEN T-BONE 5-6 TIMES. ALSO FROM A COST TO PUTTING PRESSURE ON PEDAL IT FAILS TO RESPOND. ON LEFT TURNS YOU ARE A SITTING DUCK NOT KNOWING IF PEDAL WILL RESPOND OR YOU ARE SITTING OUT IN FRONT OF SOME CLOSING IN ON YOU...

Aug 6, 2017 Unknown Or Other

BLIND SPOT DETECTION (ALSO CALLED SRVD) DID NOT WORK WHEN WE PICKED UP THE NEW CAR IN FEB 2015 THE FIRST TIME FROM DEALER. WE DID NOT NOTICE IT AT THE TIME. WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY REPLACED A PART AT NO CHARGE UNDER WARRANTY. THE SRVD FEATURE WORKED FOR 6 MONTHS. THE DE...

Aug 6, 2017 Unknown Or Other

BLIND SPOT DETECTION (ALSO CALLED SRVD) DID NOT WORK WHEN WE PICKED UP THE NEW CAR IN FEB 2015 THE FIRST TIME FROM DEALER. WE DID NOT NOTICE IT AT THE TIME. WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY REPLACED A PART AT NO CHARGE UNDER WARRANTY. THE SRVD FEATURE WORKED FOR 6 MONTHS. THE DE...

Jul 24, 2017 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE BACK UP DISPLAY SCREEN BECOMES UNUSABLE AS A RESULT OF THE TOUCH SENSITIVE SENSORS BECOMING VISIBLE, THUS INTERFERING WITH THE REAR BACK UP CAMERA IMAGE. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT MAKING THE REAR BACK UP CAMERA USELESS. IT ALSO IMPACTS THE ABILITY TO READ ANY OF THE CONTROLS...

Jul 24, 2017 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE BACK UP DISPLAY SCREEN BECOMES UNUSABLE AS A RESULT OF THE TOUCH SENSITIVE SENSORS BECOMING VISIBLE, THUS INTERFERING WITH THE REAR BACK UP CAMERA IMAGE. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT MAKING THE REAR BACK UP CAMERA USELESS. IT ALSO IMPACTS THE ABILITY TO READ ANY OF THE CONTROLS...

Jul 22, 2017 Engine 33,350 mi

VERY DIFFICULT TO START-PROBLEM WITH PUSH TO START BUTTON AND ENGINE NOT GETTING FUEL. VEHICLE STATIONARY IN PARKING LOT. HAVE HAD TO GET JUMP START 3 TIMES

Jul 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 33,350 mi

VERY DIFFICULT TO START-PROBLEM WITH PUSH TO START BUTTON AND ENGINE NOT GETTING FUEL. VEHICLE STATIONARY IN PARKING LOT. HAVE HAD TO GET JUMP START 3 TIMES

Jul 22, 2017 Engine 33,350 mi

VERY DIFFICULT TO START-PROBLEM WITH PUSH TO START BUTTON AND ENGINE NOT GETTING FUEL. VEHICLE STATIONARY IN PARKING LOT. HAVE HAD TO GET JUMP START 3 TIMES

Jul 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 33,350 mi

VERY DIFFICULT TO START-PROBLEM WITH PUSH TO START BUTTON AND ENGINE NOT GETTING FUEL. VEHICLE STATIONARY IN PARKING LOT. HAVE HAD TO GET JUMP START 3 TIMES

Jun 22, 2017 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SCREEN ON THE RADIO CREATED A BLINDING GLARE FROM THE SUNLIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE ALMOST INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A PEDESTRIAN DUE TO THE GLARE. THE WAS TAKEN TO RAMSEY SUBARU WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE...

Jun 22, 2017 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SCREEN ON THE RADIO CREATED A BLINDING GLARE FROM THE SUNLIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE ALMOST INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A PEDESTRIAN DUE TO THE GLARE. THE WAS TAKEN TO RAMSEY SUBARU WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE...

Jun 16, 2017 Visibility 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEIR WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S GLASS FOR THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE CONTACT STATED THEY HAD TO ORDER A NEW SUNROOF FROM TEXAS AUTO TOPS THEN SET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE SUNROOF REPLAC...

Jun 16, 2017 Visibility 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEIR WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S GLASS FOR THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE CONTACT STATED THEY HAD TO ORDER A NEW SUNROOF FROM TEXAS AUTO TOPS THEN SET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE SUNROOF REPLAC...

Apr 21, 2017 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

RIGHT REAR PASSGER WINDOW BLEW OUT AND SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY.

Apr 21, 2017 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

RIGHT REAR PASSGER WINDOW BLEW OUT AND SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY.

Apr 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other 28,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH THE SUNROOF CLOSED, THE SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED SENDING MOST OF THE GLASS OUT OF THE CAR, BUT SOME LANDED ON THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND CENTER ARMREST. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES WITHIN A MILE OF IT. WE WERE WEARING SUNGLASSES WHICH PROTECTED OUR EYES. THE CAUSE WAS ...

Apr 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other 28,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH THE SUNROOF CLOSED, THE SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED SENDING MOST OF THE GLASS OUT OF THE CAR, BUT SOME LANDED ON THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND CENTER ARMREST. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES WITHIN A MILE OF IT. WE WERE WEARING SUNGLASSES WHICH PROTECTED OUR EYES. THE CAUSE WAS ...

Apr 3, 2017 Power Train 26,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. IF THE ACCELERATOR ...

Apr 3, 2017 Power Train 26,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. IF THE ACCELERATOR ...

Mar 9, 2017 Visibility/wiper 32,000 mi

DEFECTIVE/DELICATE WINDSHIELD. DRIVING AT 65MPH ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY IN RAIN. PUT DEFROSTERS ON. WINDSHIELD CRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE ABOUT 12" FROM BOTTOM. RUNS TO ABOUT 2' BEFORE STOPPING. CLOSEUP INSPECTION REVEALS NO MISSING MATERIAL OR CHIP INDICATIVE OF IMPACT.

Mar 9, 2017 Visibility/wiper 32,000 mi

DEFECTIVE/DELICATE WINDSHIELD. DRIVING AT 65MPH ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY IN RAIN. PUT DEFROSTERS ON. WINDSHIELD CRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE ABOUT 12" FROM BOTTOM. RUNS TO ABOUT 2' BEFORE STOPPING. CLOSEUP INSPECTION REVEALS NO MISSING MATERIAL OR CHIP INDICATIVE OF IMPACT.

Feb 8, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE PULLING MY FATHER-IN-LAWS SUBARU OUTBACK INTO MY GARAGE I PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR PROCEEDED INTO GARAGE FIRST HITTING THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR FRAME AND THEN INTO THE BACK OF MY OTHER CA...

Feb 8, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE PULLING MY FATHER-IN-LAWS SUBARU OUTBACK INTO MY GARAGE I PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR PROCEEDED INTO GARAGE FIRST HITTING THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR FRAME AND THEN INTO THE BACK OF MY OTHER CA...

Jan 26, 2017 Electrical System 34,000 mi

AT TEMPERATURE 48 F, SAT IN STATIONARY CAR FOR 30 MIN WITH RADIO ON, LIGHTS ON. BATTERY RAN ALL THE WAY DOWN. HAD TO GET A JUMP. AT TEMPERATURE 36 F, SAT IN STATIONARY CAR 20 MIN. WITH RADIO OFF, LIGHTS OFF. BATTERY RAN ALL THE DAY DOWN. HAD TO GET A JUMP. SUBARU SAYS THAT BATTERY TESTS NORMAL ON GR...

Jan 26, 2017 Electrical System 34,000 mi

AT TEMPERATURE 48 F, SAT IN STATIONARY CAR FOR 30 MIN WITH RADIO ON, LIGHTS ON. BATTERY RAN ALL THE WAY DOWN. HAD TO GET A JUMP. AT TEMPERATURE 36 F, SAT IN STATIONARY CAR 20 MIN. WITH RADIO OFF, LIGHTS OFF. BATTERY RAN ALL THE DAY DOWN. HAD TO GET A JUMP. SUBARU SAYS THAT BATTERY TESTS NORMAL ON GR...

Dec 29, 2016 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

INVALID BRAKING INCIDENTS WITH SUBARU OUTBACK'S EYESIGHT PRE-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM. MY CAR HAS BRAKE SUDDENLY, WITHOUT CAUSE ON 3 OCCASIONS. 1) SUNNY MORNING ON A CROWDED RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING LESS THAN 25MPH WITH NO CARS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME, CAR GAVE WARNING AND IMMEDIATELY BRAKED STO...

Dec 29, 2016 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

INVALID BRAKING INCIDENTS WITH SUBARU OUTBACK'S EYESIGHT PRE-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM. MY CAR HAS BRAKE SUDDENLY, WITHOUT CAUSE ON 3 OCCASIONS. 1) SUNNY MORNING ON A CROWDED RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING LESS THAN 25MPH WITH NO CARS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME, CAR GAVE WARNING AND IMMEDIATELY BRAKED STO...

Dec 26, 2016 Equipment 100 mi

CAR BROUGHT IN 4 TIMES TO SERVICE FOR RADIO FREEZING NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND OTHER PARTS ON DASH INCIDENTS HAPPENED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS BREAKING IN. FIRST TIME BROUGHT IT IN TO BE CHECKED . WAS TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM, THEN TOLD HAD TO UPDATE SOFTWARE, THEN TOLD HAD TO HAVE RAD...

Dec 26, 2016 Equipment 100 mi

CAR BROUGHT IN 4 TIMES TO SERVICE FOR RADIO FREEZING NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND OTHER PARTS ON DASH INCIDENTS HAPPENED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS BREAKING IN. FIRST TIME BROUGHT IT IN TO BE CHECKED . WAS TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM, THEN TOLD HAD TO UPDATE SOFTWARE, THEN TOLD HAD TO HAVE RAD...

Dec 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT FROM A HIGHWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD THE CAR. ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. SYMPTOM ONLY LASTED 2-3 SECONDS.

Dec 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT FROM A HIGHWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD THE CAR. ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. SYMPTOM ONLY LASTED 2-3 SECONDS.

Dec 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

SUBARU REAR VEHICLE DETECTION (SRVD) SYSTEM HAS FAILED AFTER OWNING CAR FOR 16 MONTHS. THE 2015 OUTBACK HAS VERY BAD BLIND SPOTS AND PRESENTS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC WITH THIS SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.

Dec 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

SUBARU REAR VEHICLE DETECTION (SRVD) SYSTEM HAS FAILED AFTER OWNING CAR FOR 16 MONTHS. THE 2015 OUTBACK HAS VERY BAD BLIND SPOTS AND PRESENTS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC WITH THIS SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.

Dec 6, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,000 mi

ON SEPT.27TH, 2015, THE LIFTGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN. MANY TIMES THE LIGHTS ,ONE AT A TIME, OVER THE MIRROR, WILL TURN ON AND BE HOT TO THE TOUCH WHEN I GET INTO THE CAR AFTER BEING OUT OF CAR FOR HOURS OR OVER NIGHT.THE LIFTGATE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM,AS ARE THE LIGHTS.ALSO, THE BLUETOOTH TELLS ME I ...

Dec 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

ON SEPT.27TH, 2015, THE LIFTGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN. MANY TIMES THE LIGHTS ,ONE AT A TIME, OVER THE MIRROR, WILL TURN ON AND BE HOT TO THE TOUCH WHEN I GET INTO THE CAR AFTER BEING OUT OF CAR FOR HOURS OR OVER NIGHT.THE LIFTGATE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM,AS ARE THE LIGHTS.ALSO, THE BLUETOOTH TELLS ME I ...

Dec 6, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,000 mi

ON SEPT.27TH, 2015, THE LIFTGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN. MANY TIMES THE LIGHTS ,ONE AT A TIME, OVER THE MIRROR, WILL TURN ON AND BE HOT TO THE TOUCH WHEN I GET INTO THE CAR AFTER BEING OUT OF CAR FOR HOURS OR OVER NIGHT.THE LIFTGATE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM,AS ARE THE LIGHTS.ALSO, THE BLUETOOTH TELLS ME I ...

Dec 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

ON SEPT.27TH, 2015, THE LIFTGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN. MANY TIMES THE LIGHTS ,ONE AT A TIME, OVER THE MIRROR, WILL TURN ON AND BE HOT TO THE TOUCH WHEN I GET INTO THE CAR AFTER BEING OUT OF CAR FOR HOURS OR OVER NIGHT.THE LIFTGATE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM,AS ARE THE LIGHTS.ALSO, THE BLUETOOTH TELLS ME I ...

Dec 5, 2016 Service Brakes 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICL...

Dec 5, 2016 Service Brakes 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICL...

Dec 3, 2016 Structure 38,629 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HAS DELAMINATED. THIS IS CONFIRMED BY A THE DOOR SOUNDING LIKE A DRUM WHEN CLOSED, THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DOOR VIBRATING WHEN CLOSED AND A MECHANIC AT THE DARYL WALTRIP DEALERSHIP WHO INSPECTED THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. THE DEALER ONLY WANTS TO PUT A BAND AID ON THE PROBLE...

Dec 3, 2016 Electrical System 350 mi

SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW, PERIODICALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED,. THE BLIND SPOT CAUTION/WANING SYSTEM IS DISABLED. THIS IS CONFIRMED BY A CAUTION LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ONLY WAY TO REACTIVATE THE SYSTEM IS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE. IF THE MALFUNCTION IS NOT CAU...

Dec 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

THE POWER LIFT TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN ROUTINELY IN COLD WEATHER. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE POWER LIFT TAILGATE MAY NOT OPEN OR LOCK PROPERLY UNTIL THE CAR HAS ACHIEVED A STABLE INTERIOR CABIN TEMPERATURE OF 70 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR HIGHER. THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN OC...

Dec 3, 2016 Structure 38,629 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HAS DELAMINATED. THIS IS CONFIRMED BY A THE DOOR SOUNDING LIKE A DRUM WHEN CLOSED, THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DOOR VIBRATING WHEN CLOSED AND A MECHANIC AT THE DARYL WALTRIP DEALERSHIP WHO INSPECTED THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. THE DEALER ONLY WANTS TO PUT A BAND AID ON THE PROBLE...

Dec 3, 2016 Electrical System 350 mi

SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW, PERIODICALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED,. THE BLIND SPOT CAUTION/WANING SYSTEM IS DISABLED. THIS IS CONFIRMED BY A CAUTION LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ONLY WAY TO REACTIVATE THE SYSTEM IS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE. IF THE MALFUNCTION IS NOT CAU...

Dec 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

THE POWER LIFT TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN ROUTINELY IN COLD WEATHER. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE POWER LIFT TAILGATE MAY NOT OPEN OR LOCK PROPERLY UNTIL THE CAR HAS ACHIEVED A STABLE INTERIOR CABIN TEMPERATURE OF 70 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR HIGHER. THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN OC...

Nov 27, 2016 Power Train 16,000 mi

EXTREME ENGINE HESITATION (CVT) FROM IDLE STOP MAKING A TURN, IE CENTER TURNING LANE. DRIVER CANNOT RELY ON NORMAL OPPOSING TRAFFIC BREAKS TO COMPLETE A TURN. YOU MUST INCREASE THAT DISTANCE BY AT LEAST 5 TIMES, THEN YOU DON'T KNOW IF ENGINE/TRANSMISSION WILL KICK BACK IN! THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGERO...

Nov 27, 2016 Power Train 16,000 mi

EXTREME ENGINE HESITATION (CVT) FROM IDLE STOP MAKING A TURN, IE CENTER TURNING LANE. DRIVER CANNOT RELY ON NORMAL OPPOSING TRAFFIC BREAKS TO COMPLETE A TURN. YOU MUST INCREASE THAT DISTANCE BY AT LEAST 5 TIMES, THEN YOU DON'T KNOW IF ENGINE/TRANSMISSION WILL KICK BACK IN! THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGERO...

Nov 11, 2016 Electrical System 20 mi

TWO PROBLEMS. 1. REPLACED WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES IN 15 MONTHS. TWO WERE ORIGINAL SUBARU BRANDED WINDSHIELDS. ORIGINAL AND INDUSTRY REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD ARE TOO BRITTLE AND THUS UNSAFE. ANY LITTLE PEBBLE CHIPS THEM AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE A LONG CRACK WITHIN A FEW HOURS. 2. RADIO SYSTEM DOES NOT AL...

Nov 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20 mi

TWO PROBLEMS. 1. REPLACED WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES IN 15 MONTHS. TWO WERE ORIGINAL SUBARU BRANDED WINDSHIELDS. ORIGINAL AND INDUSTRY REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD ARE TOO BRITTLE AND THUS UNSAFE. ANY LITTLE PEBBLE CHIPS THEM AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE A LONG CRACK WITHIN A FEW HOURS. 2. RADIO SYSTEM DOES NOT AL...

Nov 11, 2016 Electrical System 20 mi

TWO PROBLEMS. 1. REPLACED WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES IN 15 MONTHS. TWO WERE ORIGINAL SUBARU BRANDED WINDSHIELDS. ORIGINAL AND INDUSTRY REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD ARE TOO BRITTLE AND THUS UNSAFE. ANY LITTLE PEBBLE CHIPS THEM AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE A LONG CRACK WITHIN A FEW HOURS. 2. RADIO SYSTEM DOES NOT AL...

Nov 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20 mi

TWO PROBLEMS. 1. REPLACED WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES IN 15 MONTHS. TWO WERE ORIGINAL SUBARU BRANDED WINDSHIELDS. ORIGINAL AND INDUSTRY REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD ARE TOO BRITTLE AND THUS UNSAFE. ANY LITTLE PEBBLE CHIPS THEM AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE A LONG CRACK WITHIN A FEW HOURS. 2. RADIO SYSTEM DOES NOT AL...

Nov 4, 2016 Visibility 16,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ,HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE WINDSHELD CRACKED. L SHAPED CRACK ABOUT 6 IN IN EACH DIRECTION. ABOUT THE SAME WAY THAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHER 122 PEOPLE THAT FILED COMPLAINTS FOR OUTBACK WINDSHIELDS CRACKING.

Nov 4, 2016 Visibility 16,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ,HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE WINDSHELD CRACKED. L SHAPED CRACK ABOUT 6 IN IN EACH DIRECTION. ABOUT THE SAME WAY THAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHER 122 PEOPLE THAT FILED COMPLAINTS FOR OUTBACK WINDSHIELDS CRACKING.

Oct 17, 2016 Service Brakes 320,000 mi

OCTOBER 1, 2016 11:50AM, 32,00MILES SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION (SUA) MY WIFE HAD AN ACCELERATION AND BRAKE MALFUNCTION ON THIS DATE AND TIME.SHE HAD JUST TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE. AS SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ...

Oct 17, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 320,000 mi

OCTOBER 1, 2016 11:50AM, 32,00MILES SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION (SUA) MY WIFE HAD AN ACCELERATION AND BRAKE MALFUNCTION ON THIS DATE AND TIME.SHE HAD JUST TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE. AS SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ...

Oct 17, 2016 Service Brakes 320,000 mi

OCTOBER 1, 2016 11:50AM, 32,00MILES SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION (SUA) MY WIFE HAD AN ACCELERATION AND BRAKE MALFUNCTION ON THIS DATE AND TIME.SHE HAD JUST TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE. AS SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ...

Oct 17, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 320,000 mi

OCTOBER 1, 2016 11:50AM, 32,00MILES SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION (SUA) MY WIFE HAD AN ACCELERATION AND BRAKE MALFUNCTION ON THIS DATE AND TIME.SHE HAD JUST TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE. AS SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ...

Oct 5, 2016 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

FILE UPLOADED BELOW PICTURES #4 AND #5 WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DOWNLOADED WHICH SHOW CLOSEUPS OF THE TIRE MARKS IN THE BARK CHIPS. #3 SHOWS THE COMPLETE TIRE MARK IN THE BARK CHIPS.

Oct 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

FILE UPLOADED BELOW PICTURES #4 AND #5 WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DOWNLOADED WHICH SHOW CLOSEUPS OF THE TIRE MARKS IN THE BARK CHIPS. #3 SHOWS THE COMPLETE TIRE MARK IN THE BARK CHIPS.

Oct 5, 2016 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

FILE UPLOADED BELOW PICTURES #4 AND #5 WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DOWNLOADED WHICH SHOW CLOSEUPS OF THE TIRE MARKS IN THE BARK CHIPS. #3 SHOWS THE COMPLETE TIRE MARK IN THE BARK CHIPS.

Oct 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

FILE UPLOADED BELOW PICTURES #4 AND #5 WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DOWNLOADED WHICH SHOW CLOSEUPS OF THE TIRE MARKS IN THE BARK CHIPS. #3 SHOWS THE COMPLETE TIRE MARK IN THE BARK CHIPS.

Sep 17, 2016 Power Train 32,000 mi

LEFT HAND WHEEL BEARINGS (HUB UNIT) FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 17,000 MILES. RIGHT HAND WHEEL BEARING (HUB UNIT) FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 32,000 MILES.

Sep 17, 2016 Power Train 32,000 mi

LEFT HAND WHEEL BEARINGS (HUB UNIT) FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 17,000 MILES. RIGHT HAND WHEEL BEARING (HUB UNIT) FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 32,000 MILES.

Sep 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

LINES HAVE APPEARED ACROSS MY NAVIGATION SCREEN. LINES MAKE THE SCREEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE SCREEN ESPECIALLY IN STRONG LIGHT DUE TO THE GLARE. THE BACK UP CAMERA VIEW IS ALSO IMPEDED BY THE LINES AND THE GLARE. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL AS IT IS PART OF THE TOUCH SCREEN. T...

Sep 10, 2016 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM PASSENGER SIDE WIPER AREA UP AND ACROSS WINDSHIELD WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU INDICATING THERE WAS A POTENTIAL WEAKNESS IN WINDSHIELD - DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE WINDSHIELD . CLAIMED DAMAGE WAS FROM A ROCK.

Sep 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

LINES HAVE APPEARED ACROSS MY NAVIGATION SCREEN. LINES MAKE THE SCREEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE SCREEN ESPECIALLY IN STRONG LIGHT DUE TO THE GLARE. THE BACK UP CAMERA VIEW IS ALSO IMPEDED BY THE LINES AND THE GLARE. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL AS IT IS PART OF THE TOUCH SCREEN. T...

Sep 10, 2016 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM PASSENGER SIDE WIPER AREA UP AND ACROSS WINDSHIELD WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU INDICATING THERE WAS A POTENTIAL WEAKNESS IN WINDSHIELD - DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE WINDSHIELD . CLAIMED DAMAGE WAS FROM A ROCK.

Aug 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5LIMITED HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WITH SUDDEN-ACCELERATION.IT WILL SURGE WHILE FOOT IS ON BRAKE USUALLY AT STOP SIGNS,RED LIGHTS.IT IS BECOMING WORSE AND MORE FREQUENT.I AM 100% SURE THAT MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE AND THE FLOOR MAT IS NOT INVOLVED EITHER.IT IS BECOMING INCRE...

Aug 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5LIMITED HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WITH SUDDEN-ACCELERATION.IT WILL SURGE WHILE FOOT IS ON BRAKE USUALLY AT STOP SIGNS,RED LIGHTS.IT IS BECOMING WORSE AND MORE FREQUENT.I AM 100% SURE THAT MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE AND THE FLOOR MAT IS NOT INVOLVED EITHER.IT IS BECOMING INCRE...

Aug 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper 24,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET GOING 40 MPH WHEN I HEARD A POP COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. WHEN I LOOKED OVER, THERE WAS A CRACK ABOUT MIDWAY UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT RAN FROM THE FAR RIGHT TOWARD THE MIDDLE ABOUT 10 INCHES AND THEN DOWNWARD. IT WAS CURVING DOWNWARD. THERE WAS ONE CAR IN FRONT ABOUT ...

Aug 2, 2016 Electrical System 20,000 mi

WHEN I PULL THE EXPRESS WINDOW SWITCH TO LIFT MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, IT WILL GO ALL THE WAY UP AND THEN COME DOWN ABOUT HALFWAY. IT WILL NOT LET ME RAISE THE WINDOW UNLESS I MOVE THE SWITCH DOWN TO LOWER THE WINDOW. I THINK THE FIRST TIME IT DID IT WAS AROUND MAY, 2016. BY JULY, IT WAS DOING MORE AN...

Aug 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper 24,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET GOING 40 MPH WHEN I HEARD A POP COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. WHEN I LOOKED OVER, THERE WAS A CRACK ABOUT MIDWAY UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT RAN FROM THE FAR RIGHT TOWARD THE MIDDLE ABOUT 10 INCHES AND THEN DOWNWARD. IT WAS CURVING DOWNWARD. THERE WAS ONE CAR IN FRONT ABOUT ...

Aug 2, 2016 Electrical System 20,000 mi

WHEN I PULL THE EXPRESS WINDOW SWITCH TO LIFT MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, IT WILL GO ALL THE WAY UP AND THEN COME DOWN ABOUT HALFWAY. IT WILL NOT LET ME RAISE THE WINDOW UNLESS I MOVE THE SWITCH DOWN TO LOWER THE WINDOW. I THINK THE FIRST TIME IT DID IT WAS AROUND MAY, 2016. BY JULY, IT WAS DOING MORE AN...

Jul 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 35,270 mi

I WAS FORCED TO REPLACE A 2ND FAILED WHEEL BEARING (LEFT FRONT WHEEL) ON MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 4CYL. LIMITED AFTER 35270 MILES TODAY 29JULY2016. THE FIRST FAILED WHEEL BEARING TO BE REPLACED OCCURRED ON 15JANUARY2016 INVOLVING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. IN BOTH CASES ABNORMAL NOISE LEVELS WHILE DRIVING...

Jul 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 35,270 mi

I WAS FORCED TO REPLACE A 2ND FAILED WHEEL BEARING (LEFT FRONT WHEEL) ON MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 4CYL. LIMITED AFTER 35270 MILES TODAY 29JULY2016. THE FIRST FAILED WHEEL BEARING TO BE REPLACED OCCURRED ON 15JANUARY2016 INVOLVING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. IN BOTH CASES ABNORMAL NOISE LEVELS WHILE DRIVING...

Jul 8, 2016 Electrical System 33,500 mi

AFTER BEING PARKED AND UNUSED FOR AS FEW AS 3 DAYS, THE BATTERY DRAINS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF 4 CYLINDER 2015 OUTBACKS HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE AT HTTP://WWW.SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG/FORUMS/138-GEN-5-2015-PRESENT/344506-DEAD-BATTERY-2016-A.HT...

Jul 8, 2016 Electrical System 33,500 mi

AFTER BEING PARKED AND UNUSED FOR AS FEW AS 3 DAYS, THE BATTERY DRAINS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF 4 CYLINDER 2015 OUTBACKS HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE AT HTTP://WWW.SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG/FORUMS/138-GEN-5-2015-PRESENT/344506-DEAD-BATTERY-2016-A.HT...

Jun 30, 2016 Electrical System Fire 12,700 mi

TECHNICIAN AND SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT A 80 PIN CONNECTOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEAD SYSTEM HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND FUSED TWO CONNECTORS TOGETHER. I USED THE HVAC SYSTEM ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE.IF THIS HAPPENED IN THE GARAGE IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CATA...

Jun 30, 2016 Electrical System Fire 12,700 mi

TECHNICIAN AND SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT A 80 PIN CONNECTOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEAD SYSTEM HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND FUSED TWO CONNECTORS TOGETHER. I USED THE HVAC SYSTEM ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE.IF THIS HAPPENED IN THE GARAGE IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CATA...

Jun 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper 23,245 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK ON THE HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 280, IN WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA, ON MAY 27, 2016. SUDDENLY I SAW A SMALL CRACK ON MY WINDSHIELD THAT GREW TO ABOUT 6 INCHES IN A FEW SECONDS, STARTING FROM THE WIPERS, AT THE BOTTOM AND A BIT TOWARDS THE DRIVER SIDE AND GOING U...

Jun 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper 23,245 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK ON THE HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 280, IN WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA, ON MAY 27, 2016. SUDDENLY I SAW A SMALL CRACK ON MY WINDSHIELD THAT GREW TO ABOUT 6 INCHES IN A FEW SECONDS, STARTING FROM THE WIPERS, AT THE BOTTOM AND A BIT TOWARDS THE DRIVER SIDE AND GOING U...

May 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

THIS IS MY ORIGINAL 2015 OUTBACK. I OWN 2 2015S. MY OTHER ONE ONE HAD A WINDSHIELD ISSUE WHEN I WAS DRIVING AROUND 35 ON A COLD NIGHT. THERE WAS A LARGE POP AND SUDDENLY A CRACK APPEARED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. OVER THE NEXT DAYS IT GREW INTO A BACKWARDS "J". DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED, HOWEVER...

May 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 17,500 mi

DRIVING ON A ROAD TRAVELING APPROX. 35 MILES AN HOUR ON A COLD NIGHT. HEARD A LOUD POP AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE UPPER WINDSHIELD. A SMALL CRACK APPEARED. THERE WAS NO BUMP OR ROCK HIT AS THE REST OF THE AREA APPEARED SMOOTH. CRACK SPREAD INTO BACKWARDS "J" SHAPE OVER NEXT FEW DAYS AT LEAST 12 IN...

May 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

THIS IS MY ORIGINAL 2015 OUTBACK. I OWN 2 2015S. MY OTHER ONE ONE HAD A WINDSHIELD ISSUE WHEN I WAS DRIVING AROUND 35 ON A COLD NIGHT. THERE WAS A LARGE POP AND SUDDENLY A CRACK APPEARED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. OVER THE NEXT DAYS IT GREW INTO A BACKWARDS "J". DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED, HOWEVER...

May 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 17,500 mi

DRIVING ON A ROAD TRAVELING APPROX. 35 MILES AN HOUR ON A COLD NIGHT. HEARD A LOUD POP AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE UPPER WINDSHIELD. A SMALL CRACK APPEARED. THERE WAS NO BUMP OR ROCK HIT AS THE REST OF THE AREA APPEARED SMOOTH. CRACK SPREAD INTO BACKWARDS "J" SHAPE OVER NEXT FEW DAYS AT LEAST 12 IN...

May 23, 2016 Service Brakes 9,000 mi

BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE DEPRESSED BELOW THE ACCELERATOR. IF THE RIGHT FOOT IS ONLY PARTLALLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE RIGHT FOOT CAN DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR NEARLY STOPPED, THE CAR ACCELERATES UNINTENTIONALLY. NO ACCIDENTS.

May 23, 2016 Service Brakes 9,000 mi

BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE DEPRESSED BELOW THE ACCELERATOR. IF THE RIGHT FOOT IS ONLY PARTLALLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE RIGHT FOOT CAN DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR NEARLY STOPPED, THE CAR ACCELERATES UNINTENTIONALLY. NO ACCIDENTS.

May 4, 2016 Power Train

AFTER MOVING VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN NEUTRAL UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED ALLOWING CAR TO ROLL BACKWARD IF ON AN INCLINE. THERE IS THEN A SURGE FORWARD WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE. ALSO, ON A COLD START WHEN TEMP. IS BELOW 0 TRANS WILL STAY 1-2 GEARS ...

May 4, 2016 Power Train

AFTER MOVING VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN NEUTRAL UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED ALLOWING CAR TO ROLL BACKWARD IF ON AN INCLINE. THERE IS THEN A SURGE FORWARD WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE. ALSO, ON A COLD START WHEN TEMP. IS BELOW 0 TRANS WILL STAY 1-2 GEARS ...

Apr 28, 2016 Visibility/wiper 16,250 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM DRIVERS SIDE BOTTOM CORNER ACROSS THE MID LINE ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO PASSENGER SIDE WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT FROM AN ROCK OR OBJECT. CRACK BEGUN WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND WITHIN 45 SECONDS EXTENDED ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD FROM DRIVERS SIDE TO THE MID POINT OF THE WI...

Apr 28, 2016 Visibility/wiper 16,250 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM DRIVERS SIDE BOTTOM CORNER ACROSS THE MID LINE ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO PASSENGER SIDE WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT FROM AN ROCK OR OBJECT. CRACK BEGUN WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND WITHIN 45 SECONDS EXTENDED ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD FROM DRIVERS SIDE TO THE MID POINT OF THE WI...

Apr 22, 2016 Visibility/wiper 27,156 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, A CRACK APPEARED IN MY WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT FORMED AN REVERSE L ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK APPEARED BEFORE MY EYES AS I WAS DRIVING UP THE ROAD.

Apr 22, 2016 Visibility/wiper 27,156 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, A CRACK APPEARED IN MY WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT FORMED AN REVERSE L ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK APPEARED BEFORE MY EYES AS I WAS DRIVING UP THE ROAD.

Apr 14, 2016 Visibility/wiper 10,000 mi

SUBARU 2015 WINDSHIELD CRACK: DRIVING INTO ALBUQUERQUE NM FROM SANTA FE ON HWY25, I SAW A CRACK APPEAR IN MY WINDSHIELD, FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE NEXT DAY IT HAD GROWN INTO AN L SHAPE.IN 2 MORE DAYS IT HAD GROWN TO AN S SHAPE. I DID NOT SEE ANY CARS CLOSE BY OR ANY ROCK AT THE TIME THE CRACK APP...

Apr 14, 2016 Visibility/wiper 10,000 mi

SUBARU 2015 WINDSHIELD CRACK: DRIVING INTO ALBUQUERQUE NM FROM SANTA FE ON HWY25, I SAW A CRACK APPEAR IN MY WINDSHIELD, FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE NEXT DAY IT HAD GROWN INTO AN L SHAPE.IN 2 MORE DAYS IT HAD GROWN TO AN S SHAPE. I DID NOT SEE ANY CARS CLOSE BY OR ANY ROCK AT THE TIME THE CRACK APP...

Apr 12, 2016 Visibility/wiper 11,787 mi

6-8 INCH CRACK IN WINDSHIELD, NO ROCK IMPACT OR PREVIOUS DAMAGE. WINDSHIELD HAS TO BE REPLACED AND EYESIGHT SYSTEM RE-CALIBRATED. CRACK OCCURRED DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, NO TRUCKS IN THE AREA, NOT CLOSE TO OTHER CARS.

Apr 12, 2016 Visibility/wiper 11,787 mi

6-8 INCH CRACK IN WINDSHIELD, NO ROCK IMPACT OR PREVIOUS DAMAGE. WINDSHIELD HAS TO BE REPLACED AND EYESIGHT SYSTEM RE-CALIBRATED. CRACK OCCURRED DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, NO TRUCKS IN THE AREA, NOT CLOSE TO OTHER CARS.

Apr 6, 2016 Wheels 36,573 mi

AT 36,573 MILES 5/26/15 HAD TO REPLACE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING, AT 79,176 MILES 12/16/15 HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING, AT 94,957 MILES 4/1/16 HAD TO REPLACE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING. CAR BECOMES UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN WHEEL BEARING IS FAILING.

Apr 6, 2016 Visibility/wiper 9,000 mi

ON 2/11/2016, I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 OUTBACK ON HIGHWAY 50 NEAR FOLSOM, CA. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WITH IN 300 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I NOTICED THERE WAS A 5 TO 6 INCH LONG CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD LOCATED THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER CORNER. ALTHOUGH LATER ON WE FOUND THERE WAS A CHIP O...

Apr 6, 2016 Wheels 36,573 mi

AT 36,573 MILES 5/26/15 HAD TO REPLACE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING, AT 79,176 MILES 12/16/15 HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING, AT 94,957 MILES 4/1/16 HAD TO REPLACE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING. CAR BECOMES UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN WHEEL BEARING IS FAILING.

Apr 6, 2016 Visibility/wiper 9,000 mi

ON 2/11/2016, I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 OUTBACK ON HIGHWAY 50 NEAR FOLSOM, CA. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WITH IN 300 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I NOTICED THERE WAS A 5 TO 6 INCH LONG CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD LOCATED THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER CORNER. ALTHOUGH LATER ON WE FOUND THERE WAS A CHIP O...

Apr 5, 2016 Steering 15 mi

IN MOTION.ON COUNTRY ROAD. THERE IS A GAP IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WHERE I GOT MY FINGER CAUGHT WHILE TURNING RIGHT. VERY SHARP PAIN WHILE RETURNING THE WHEEL TO STRAIGHT. HAD TO MORE THE WHEEL RIGHT AGAIN TO REMOVE MY FINGER. COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS PROBLEM. I WAS NOW ON A STRAIGHT SECTION...

Apr 5, 2016 Steering 15 mi

IN MOTION.ON COUNTRY ROAD. THERE IS A GAP IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WHERE I GOT MY FINGER CAUGHT WHILE TURNING RIGHT. VERY SHARP PAIN WHILE RETURNING THE WHEEL TO STRAIGHT. HAD TO MORE THE WHEEL RIGHT AGAIN TO REMOVE MY FINGER. COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS PROBLEM. I WAS NOW ON A STRAIGHT SECTION...

Mar 14, 2016 Visibility/wiper 23,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD AS IT BEGAN TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN T...

Mar 14, 2016 Visibility/wiper 23,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD AS IT BEGAN TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN T...

Mar 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 16,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED FOR NO KNOWN REASON. SHATTERED GLASS RAINED DOWN INTO DRIVER COMPARTMENT. SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME. HAD SIMILAR ISSUE WITH FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY.

Mar 7, 2016 Suspension 7,500 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT LESS THAN 8000 MILES. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BY DEALER. NO HISTORY OF DRIVING THROUGH WATER OR ACCIDENT. LARGE PORTION OF DRIVING DOES OCCUR ON MILD MOUNTAIN ROAD.

Mar 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 16,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED FOR NO KNOWN REASON. SHATTERED GLASS RAINED DOWN INTO DRIVER COMPARTMENT. SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME. HAD SIMILAR ISSUE WITH FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY.

Mar 7, 2016 Suspension 7,500 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT LESS THAN 8000 MILES. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BY DEALER. NO HISTORY OF DRIVING THROUGH WATER OR ACCIDENT. LARGE PORTION OF DRIVING DOES OCCUR ON MILD MOUNTAIN ROAD.

Feb 22, 2016 Visibility/wiper 7,500 mi

FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A 20 INCH CRACK, RUNNING FROM PILLAR ON PASSENGER SIDE, TOWARD CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. NO APPEARANCE OF ROCK STRIKE. NO SOUND OF ROCK STRIKE WHEN CRACK FIRST DEVELOPED. CRACK STARTED AT AROUND 14 INCHES, AND CONTINUES TO GROW LONGER. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS...

Feb 22, 2016 Visibility/wiper 7,500 mi

FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A 20 INCH CRACK, RUNNING FROM PILLAR ON PASSENGER SIDE, TOWARD CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. NO APPEARANCE OF ROCK STRIKE. NO SOUND OF ROCK STRIKE WHEN CRACK FIRST DEVELOPED. CRACK STARTED AT AROUND 14 INCHES, AND CONTINUES TO GROW LONGER. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS...

Feb 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper

WE TEST DRIVE A 2015 OUTBACK SUBARU AT THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAD A CRACK IN IT AND DIDN'T THINK TO MUCH OF IT 20K MILES. WE ENDED UP PURCHASING THIS ONE PRIVATELY AND IT HAS A CRACKED WINDSHIELD AS WELL. IT ONLY HAS 11K MILES. THE CRACK ON THE OUTBACK THAT WE PURCHASED STARTS AT THE TOP MIDDLE OF THE W...

Feb 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper

WE TEST DRIVE A 2015 OUTBACK SUBARU AT THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAD A CRACK IN IT AND DIDN'T THINK TO MUCH OF IT 20K MILES. WE ENDED UP PURCHASING THIS ONE PRIVATELY AND IT HAS A CRACKED WINDSHIELD AS WELL. IT ONLY HAS 11K MILES. THE CRACK ON THE OUTBACK THAT WE PURCHASED STARTS AT THE TOP MIDDLE OF THE W...

Feb 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR VEHICLE, A PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A CHIP IN DRIVERS SIDE. CHIP WAS REPAIRED BY OUR DEALERSHIP, BUT WAS IN LINE OF VISION. WAS EXCEPTING THIS REPAIR, BUT THOUGHT THE WINDSHIELD MATERIAL WAS TOO SOFT OR BRITTLE FOR THIS SMALL REPAIR, NOW HAVE A BROKEN WINDSHIELD...

Feb 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR VEHICLE, A PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A CHIP IN DRIVERS SIDE. CHIP WAS REPAIRED BY OUR DEALERSHIP, BUT WAS IN LINE OF VISION. WAS EXCEPTING THIS REPAIR, BUT THOUGHT THE WINDSHIELD MATERIAL WAS TOO SOFT OR BRITTLE FOR THIS SMALL REPAIR, NOW HAVE A BROKEN WINDSHIELD...

Feb 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL (CC) CAUSED WHAT I THOUGHT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT WAS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. OPERATION OF CC IS DIFFERENT FROM ANY CC I USED IN THE PAST. THE CC WAS ALREADY ENGAGED AND I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. I DECIDED TO INCREASE MY SPEED, SO I PRESSED THE 'SET +' BUTTON. ...

Feb 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL (CC) CAUSED WHAT I THOUGHT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT WAS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. OPERATION OF CC IS DIFFERENT FROM ANY CC I USED IN THE PAST. THE CC WAS ALREADY ENGAGED AND I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. I DECIDED TO INCREASE MY SPEED, SO I PRESSED THE 'SET +' BUTTON. ...

Feb 6, 2016 Visibility/wiper 15,000 mi

TWICE IN SNOWING CONDITION , THE WINDSHIELD ICED AT THE BOTTOM AND DID NOT CLEAR EVEN THOUGH THE DEFROSTER HAD BEEN ON. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE OUR JOURNEY. EVEN THOUGH WE STOPPED EVERY TEN MINUTES OR LESS TO SCRAPE THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR. I'VE HAD MANY CARS IN MANY CONDITIONS AND NEVER SAW THIS ...

Feb 6, 2016 Visibility/wiper 15,000 mi

TWICE IN SNOWING CONDITION , THE WINDSHIELD ICED AT THE BOTTOM AND DID NOT CLEAR EVEN THOUGH THE DEFROSTER HAD BEEN ON. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE OUR JOURNEY. EVEN THOUGH WE STOPPED EVERY TEN MINUTES OR LESS TO SCRAPE THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR. I'VE HAD MANY CARS IN MANY CONDITIONS AND NEVER SAW THIS ...

Jan 29, 2016 Engine 100 mi

I HAVE A SURGING ISSUE WITH MY 3.6R AFTER COLD STARTS. UPON START-UP, THE IDLE WILL BE ~1800 AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT WILL DROP TO 800-1000RPM. THEN, AS I SLOWLY PULL INTO THE GARAGE, OR PULL INTO A STOPPED LINE OF TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE WILL SURGE BACK TO THE HIGHER RPM, CAUSING THE VEHIC...

Jan 29, 2016 Power Train 100 mi

I HAVE A SURGING ISSUE WITH MY 3.6R AFTER COLD STARTS. UPON START-UP, THE IDLE WILL BE ~1800 AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT WILL DROP TO 800-1000RPM. THEN, AS I SLOWLY PULL INTO THE GARAGE, OR PULL INTO A STOPPED LINE OF TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE WILL SURGE BACK TO THE HIGHER RPM, CAUSING THE VEHIC...

Jan 29, 2016 Engine 100 mi

I HAVE A SURGING ISSUE WITH MY 3.6R AFTER COLD STARTS. UPON START-UP, THE IDLE WILL BE ~1800 AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT WILL DROP TO 800-1000RPM. THEN, AS I SLOWLY PULL INTO THE GARAGE, OR PULL INTO A STOPPED LINE OF TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE WILL SURGE BACK TO THE HIGHER RPM, CAUSING THE VEHIC...

Jan 29, 2016 Power Train 100 mi

I HAVE A SURGING ISSUE WITH MY 3.6R AFTER COLD STARTS. UPON START-UP, THE IDLE WILL BE ~1800 AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT WILL DROP TO 800-1000RPM. THEN, AS I SLOWLY PULL INTO THE GARAGE, OR PULL INTO A STOPPED LINE OF TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE WILL SURGE BACK TO THE HIGHER RPM, CAUSING THE VEHIC...

Jan 11, 2016 Visibility/wiper 8,700 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A POP, DID SEE OR NOTICE ANYTHING. NEXT DAY I HAD A CRACK IN MY DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD, ABOUT 8-10 INCHES CRACK. THOUGHT I HAD GLASS COVERAGE BUT ITS $1000 DEDUCTIBLE. SAFELITE COST IS $461.55. I HAVE THE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT, THAT MEANS AFTER SAFELIGHT REPAI...

Jan 11, 2016 Visibility/wiper 8,700 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A POP, DID SEE OR NOTICE ANYTHING. NEXT DAY I HAD A CRACK IN MY DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD, ABOUT 8-10 INCHES CRACK. THOUGHT I HAD GLASS COVERAGE BUT ITS $1000 DEDUCTIBLE. SAFELITE COST IS $461.55. I HAVE THE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT, THAT MEANS AFTER SAFELIGHT REPAI...

Jan 6, 2016 Steering 10 mi

THE BACKING ON THE STEERING WHEEL CORE IS MISSING AND WHEN TURNING IT IS VERY EASY TO PLACE PART OF A FINGER INTO THE RECESS THAT WOULD RESULT IN EITHER LOSING PART OF THE FINGER OR HAVING A FATAL ACCIDENT WHEN STRAIGHTENING OUT THE STEERING WHEEL.

Jan 6, 2016 Steering 10 mi

THE BACKING ON THE STEERING WHEEL CORE IS MISSING AND WHEN TURNING IT IS VERY EASY TO PLACE PART OF A FINGER INTO THE RECESS THAT WOULD RESULT IN EITHER LOSING PART OF THE FINGER OR HAVING A FATAL ACCIDENT WHEN STRAIGHTENING OUT THE STEERING WHEEL.

Dec 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,200 mi

WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A18 INCH HORIZONTAL CRACK AT EYE LEVEL STARTED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CRACK IS TRAVELING. AIR TEMP WAS IN THE 70'S, NO RAIN OR HAIL, HAPPENED SOMETIME BETWEEN DEC 24-26, 2015. ODOMETER WAS 9200. I SAW ON A CAR COMPLAINTS WEBSITE MANY OTHER ...

Dec 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,200 mi

WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A18 INCH HORIZONTAL CRACK AT EYE LEVEL STARTED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CRACK IS TRAVELING. AIR TEMP WAS IN THE 70'S, NO RAIN OR HAIL, HAPPENED SOMETIME BETWEEN DEC 24-26, 2015. ODOMETER WAS 9200. I SAW ON A CAR COMPLAINTS WEBSITE MANY OTHER ...

Dec 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 10,000 mi

DURING A RECENT TRIP TO COLORADO, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK DEVELOPED A DOZEN SMALL PITS IN THE EXTERIOR GLASS SURFACE FROM CONTACT WITH VERY TINY PEBBLES. TWO OF THE PITS HAVE DEVELOPED LARGE CRACKS THAT HAVE GROWN TO LENGTHS EXCEEDING 15 INCHES. THE TINY PEBBLE STRIKES S...

Dec 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 10,000 mi

DURING A RECENT TRIP TO COLORADO, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK DEVELOPED A DOZEN SMALL PITS IN THE EXTERIOR GLASS SURFACE FROM CONTACT WITH VERY TINY PEBBLES. TWO OF THE PITS HAVE DEVELOPED LARGE CRACKS THAT HAVE GROWN TO LENGTHS EXCEEDING 15 INCHES. THE TINY PEBBLE STRIKES S...

Dec 11, 2015 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BREAKS SOMETIMES MY FOOT HITS THE GAS PEDAL. 2ND. OUTBACK I PURCHASED .NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. HAD CAR SINCE 21 MAY 2015 HAPPENED APPROX. 4 TIMES.

Dec 11, 2015 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BREAKS SOMETIMES MY FOOT HITS THE GAS PEDAL. 2ND. OUTBACK I PURCHASED .NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. HAD CAR SINCE 21 MAY 2015 HAPPENED APPROX. 4 TIMES.

Nov 23, 2015 Electrical System 19,000 mi

PURCHASED THE 2015 OUTBACK IN SEPT. 2014. TOOK TO BACK TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. OCTOBER. 24, 2014 BECAUSE OF LOUD POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY WHEN BLUETOOTH PHONE CONNECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME. TOOK BACK T...

Nov 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 19,000 mi

PURCHASED THE 2015 OUTBACK IN SEPT. 2014. TOOK TO BACK TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. OCTOBER. 24, 2014 BECAUSE OF LOUD POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY WHEN BLUETOOTH PHONE CONNECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME. TOOK BACK T...

Nov 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

PURCHASED THE 2015 OUTBACK IN SEPT. 2014. TOOK TO BACK TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. OCTOBER. 24, 2014 BECAUSE OF LOUD POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY WHEN BLUETOOTH PHONE CONNECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME. TOOK BACK T...

Nov 23, 2015 Electrical System 19,000 mi

PURCHASED THE 2015 OUTBACK IN SEPT. 2014. TOOK TO BACK TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. OCTOBER. 24, 2014 BECAUSE OF LOUD POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY WHEN BLUETOOTH PHONE CONNECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME. TOOK BACK T...

Nov 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 19,000 mi

PURCHASED THE 2015 OUTBACK IN SEPT. 2014. TOOK TO BACK TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. OCTOBER. 24, 2014 BECAUSE OF LOUD POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY WHEN BLUETOOTH PHONE CONNECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME. TOOK BACK T...

Nov 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

PURCHASED THE 2015 OUTBACK IN SEPT. 2014. TOOK TO BACK TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. OCTOBER. 24, 2014 BECAUSE OF LOUD POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY WHEN BLUETOOTH PHONE CONNECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. POPPING NOISE AROUND WINDSHIELD CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME. TOOK BACK T...

Nov 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 27,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 1 YEAR AND HAVE HAD 3 WINDSHIELDS CRACK. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT HAD THIS MANY INCIDENTS WITH CRACKED WINDSHIELDS

Nov 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 27,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 1 YEAR AND HAVE HAD 3 WINDSHIELDS CRACK. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT HAD THIS MANY INCIDENTS WITH CRACKED WINDSHIELDS

Nov 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,500 mi

SMALL PEBBLE STRUCK WINDSHIELD PASSENGER SIDE AT EDGE ADJACENT TO HEATING ELEMENT AT LEVEL OF MID WINDSHIELD. THIS LEFT A SMALL SHALLOW PIT IN OUTER GLASS. 12 HOURS LATER A CRACK DEVELOPED AT THE WINDSHIELD EDGE AND EXTENDED 12 INCHES TOWARD THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH IS SLOWLY EXTENDING

Nov 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,500 mi

SMALL PEBBLE STRUCK WINDSHIELD PASSENGER SIDE AT EDGE ADJACENT TO HEATING ELEMENT AT LEVEL OF MID WINDSHIELD. THIS LEFT A SMALL SHALLOW PIT IN OUTER GLASS. 12 HOURS LATER A CRACK DEVELOPED AT THE WINDSHIELD EDGE AND EXTENDED 12 INCHES TOWARD THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH IS SLOWLY EXTENDING

Nov 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, A SMALL ROCK HIT OUR WINDSHIELD IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DEICER AREA. WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT SUBARU KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH WINDSHIELDS CRACKING AT THE DEICER AREA, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER STATES THAT OUR CRACK INITIATED ABOVE THE AREA FOR WHICH THEY ACCEPT RESPO...

Nov 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, A SMALL ROCK HIT OUR WINDSHIELD IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DEICER AREA. WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT SUBARU KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH WINDSHIELDS CRACKING AT THE DEICER AREA, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER STATES THAT OUR CRACK INITIATED ABOVE THE AREA FOR WHICH THEY ACCEPT RESPO...

Nov 6, 2015 Electrical System Fire 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CHEMICAL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVA...

Nov 6, 2015 Electrical System Fire 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CHEMICAL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVA...

Nov 4, 2015 Visibility/wiper 8,300 mi

MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I DID NOT SEE OR HEAR A STONE HIT. 3 OTHER PEOPLE WERE IN THE CAR WHEN A 10 INCH CRACK APPEARED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE CORNER POST TOWARD THE MIDDLE. NO ONE SAW OR HEARD A STONE HIT. I CAME HOME AND RESEARCHED IT AND THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE OUTBAC...

Nov 4, 2015 Visibility/wiper 8,300 mi

MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I DID NOT SEE OR HEAR A STONE HIT. 3 OTHER PEOPLE WERE IN THE CAR WHEN A 10 INCH CRACK APPEARED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE CORNER POST TOWARD THE MIDDLE. NO ONE SAW OR HEARD A STONE HIT. I CAME HOME AND RESEARCHED IT AND THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE OUTBAC...

Nov 1, 2015 Steering

THE CAR DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIT , WANDERING LEFT AND RIGHT AT ALL THE TIME FROM THE DAY ONE .CHECKED ALIGNMENT AT THE DEALER - NO PROBLEMS . SO I AM VERY CONCERN ABOUT MY SAFETY AND CAN'T EVEN THINK HOW IT'S GONNA BE ON THE SNOW ( I LIVE IN THE NORTHWEST )

Nov 1, 2015 Steering

THE CAR DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIT , WANDERING LEFT AND RIGHT AT ALL THE TIME FROM THE DAY ONE .CHECKED ALIGNMENT AT THE DEALER - NO PROBLEMS . SO I AM VERY CONCERN ABOUT MY SAFETY AND CAN'T EVEN THINK HOW IT'S GONNA BE ON THE SNOW ( I LIVE IN THE NORTHWEST )

Oct 26, 2015 Unknown Or Other 24,500 mi

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED EARLIER THIS YEAR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE UPPER RIGHT TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. LAST WEEK A ROCK HIT MY WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN MINUTES A 2 FOOT CRACK APPEARED (EXTENDS FROM UPPER RIGHT TO THE MIDDLE). THE CRACK IS CONTINUING TO GROW. I'M CONCERNED THE...

Oct 26, 2015 Unknown Or Other 24,500 mi

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED EARLIER THIS YEAR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE UPPER RIGHT TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. LAST WEEK A ROCK HIT MY WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN MINUTES A 2 FOOT CRACK APPEARED (EXTENDS FROM UPPER RIGHT TO THE MIDDLE). THE CRACK IS CONTINUING TO GROW. I'M CONCERNED THE...

Oct 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 8,203 mi

ON SUNDAY OCT 11TH WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WASHING THE CAR A SPIDER CRACK APPEARED UNDER THE TIP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER THAT HAS SPREAD ACROSS TO JUST ABOUT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. WENT TO THE DEALER WHO THEN TOOK SOME PHOTOS TO SEND TO SUBARU. AFTER MANY CALLS BACK AND FOR...

Oct 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 8,203 mi

ON SUNDAY OCT 11TH WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WASHING THE CAR A SPIDER CRACK APPEARED UNDER THE TIP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER THAT HAS SPREAD ACROSS TO JUST ABOUT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. WENT TO THE DEALER WHO THEN TOOK SOME PHOTOS TO SEND TO SUBARU. AFTER MANY CALLS BACK AND FOR...

Oct 19, 2015 Power Train 6,100 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FROM THE NHTSA (CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 15V502 - TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK). I CONTACTED THE SUBARU DEALER AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL. WHO IS RIGHT?

Oct 19, 2015 Power Train 6,100 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FROM THE NHTSA (CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 15V502 - TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK). I CONTACTED THE SUBARU DEALER AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL. WHO IS RIGHT?

Oct 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A PEBBLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S WINDSHIELD AND CREATED A TWELVE INCH CRACK. UPON ARRIVING HOME, THE CRACK EXPANDED TO APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN INCHES IN THE SHAPE OF THE LETTER "U". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MA...

Oct 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A PEBBLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S WINDSHIELD AND CREATED A TWELVE INCH CRACK. UPON ARRIVING HOME, THE CRACK EXPANDED TO APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN INCHES IN THE SHAPE OF THE LETTER "U". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MA...

Oct 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 6,500 mi

OUR 2015 SUBURU OUTBACK WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL 2015. IN JULY, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED (RIGHT UP THE MIDDLE AND THEN, BRANCHED OUT TO BOTH SIDES) RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE ZOO. NO IMPACT OF ANY DEBRIS WAS HEARD OR EVIDENT. WE HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED AFTER SUBURU DETERMINED A ...

Oct 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 6,500 mi

OUR 2015 SUBURU OUTBACK WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL 2015. IN JULY, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED (RIGHT UP THE MIDDLE AND THEN, BRANCHED OUT TO BOTH SIDES) RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE ZOO. NO IMPACT OF ANY DEBRIS WAS HEARD OR EVIDENT. WE HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED AFTER SUBURU DETERMINED A ...

Oct 11, 2015 Air Bags Crash

PLATE GFN9291, SUBARU RE:(#:1-11519581273)

Oct 11, 2015 Service Brakes Crash

PLATE GFN9291, SUBARU RE:(#:1-11519581273)

Oct 11, 2015 Air Bags Crash

PLATE GFN9291, SUBARU RE:(#:1-11519581273)

Oct 11, 2015 Service Brakes Crash

PLATE GFN9291, SUBARU RE:(#:1-11519581273)

Oct 9, 2015 Structure Fire 4,000 mi

THE SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 WAS PARKED IN A LOT AFTER A 12 MINUTE DRIVE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. IT WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2015 AND WAS NOT YET DUE FOR SERVICING WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENED. THE SUBARU OUTBACK MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3RD-27TH 2015 HAS BEEN RECALLED DUE TO "POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO A TRAN...

Oct 9, 2015 Engine Fire 4,000 mi

THE SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 WAS PARKED IN A LOT AFTER A 12 MINUTE DRIVE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. IT WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2015 AND WAS NOT YET DUE FOR SERVICING WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENED. THE SUBARU OUTBACK MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3RD-27TH 2015 HAS BEEN RECALLED DUE TO "POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO A TRAN...

Oct 9, 2015 Structure Fire 4,000 mi

THE SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 WAS PARKED IN A LOT AFTER A 12 MINUTE DRIVE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. IT WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2015 AND WAS NOT YET DUE FOR SERVICING WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENED. THE SUBARU OUTBACK MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3RD-27TH 2015 HAS BEEN RECALLED DUE TO "POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO A TRAN...

Oct 9, 2015 Engine Fire 4,000 mi

THE SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 WAS PARKED IN A LOT AFTER A 12 MINUTE DRIVE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. IT WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2015 AND WAS NOT YET DUE FOR SERVICING WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENED. THE SUBARU OUTBACK MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3RD-27TH 2015 HAS BEEN RECALLED DUE TO "POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO A TRAN...

Oct 6, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 9,500 mi

SLOWING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A CITY STREET, MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, CLUTCH IN. SPEED ROUGHLY 2 KM/HR. WENT TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKE ACTIVATION. TRIED BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN, SAME RESULT. ACTIVATED PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ALS...

Oct 6, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 9,500 mi

SLOWING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A CITY STREET, MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, CLUTCH IN. SPEED ROUGHLY 2 KM/HR. WENT TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKE ACTIVATION. TRIED BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN, SAME RESULT. ACTIVATED PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ALS...

Sep 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper 500 mi

THIS WILL BE THE SECOND WINDSHILED REPLACED SINCE I BOUGHT MY OUTBACK IN MARCH 2015. FIRST TIME IT CRACKED, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. NOW ON SECOND WINDSHILED, AND SEAL IN UPPER RIGHT IS BROKEN, AND CAN'T TAKE IT OUT OF THE GARAGE BECAUSE THERE'S A DELUGE OF RAIN OUT THERE. ...

Sep 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper 500 mi

THIS WILL BE THE SECOND WINDSHILED REPLACED SINCE I BOUGHT MY OUTBACK IN MARCH 2015. FIRST TIME IT CRACKED, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. NOW ON SECOND WINDSHILED, AND SEAL IN UPPER RIGHT IS BROKEN, AND CAN'T TAKE IT OUT OF THE GARAGE BECAUSE THERE'S A DELUGE OF RAIN OUT THERE. ...

Sep 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,600 mi

IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS, TWO WINDSHIELDS HAVE CRACKED WITH NORMAL USAGE. VEHICLES HAS LESS THAN 4600 MILES. THIS IS EITHER A GLASS FAILURE ISSUES OR A DESIGN FLAW. EITHER WAY, UNSAFE.

Sep 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,600 mi

IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS, TWO WINDSHIELDS HAVE CRACKED WITH NORMAL USAGE. VEHICLES HAS LESS THAN 4600 MILES. THIS IS EITHER A GLASS FAILURE ISSUES OR A DESIGN FLAW. EITHER WAY, UNSAFE.

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH LAKE TAHOE AREA WITHOUT ANY DEBRIS HITTING WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTED AT LOWER PASSENGER CORNER AND HAS GROWN PAST MID SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS THE 2ND WINDSHIELD DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR ON THIS VEHICLE.

Sep 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH LAKE TAHOE AREA WITHOUT ANY DEBRIS HITTING WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTED AT LOWER PASSENGER CORNER AND HAS GROWN PAST MID SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS THE 2ND WINDSHIELD DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR ON THIS VEHICLE.

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH LAKE TAHOE AREA WITHOUT ANY DEBRIS HITTING WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTED AT LOWER PASSENGER CORNER AND HAS GROWN PAST MID SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS THE 2ND WINDSHIELD DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR ON THIS VEHICLE.

Sep 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH LAKE TAHOE AREA WITHOUT ANY DEBRIS HITTING WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTED AT LOWER PASSENGER CORNER AND HAS GROWN PAST MID SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS THE 2ND WINDSHIELD DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR ON THIS VEHICLE.

Sep 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other 13,000 mi

NOTICED A SMALL WINDSHIELD CRACK AND WAS TOLD IT COULDN'T BE REPAIRED. IT STAYED SMALL FOR A MONTH OR SO THEN SPREAD RAPIDLY WHEN WEATHER HEATED UP. I'VE HAD DINGS BEFORE IN PRIOR CARS' WINDSHIELDS, BUT NEVER A CRACK.

Sep 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other 13,000 mi

NOTICED A SMALL WINDSHIELD CRACK AND WAS TOLD IT COULDN'T BE REPAIRED. IT STAYED SMALL FOR A MONTH OR SO THEN SPREAD RAPIDLY WHEN WEATHER HEATED UP. I'VE HAD DINGS BEFORE IN PRIOR CARS' WINDSHIELDS, BUT NEVER A CRACK.

Sep 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE, MERELY AS A RESULT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER RETRACTING ONTO IT WHILE BEING WASHED. (I HAVE NEVER IN MY 30+ YEARS OF DRIVING CARS HAD A WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM THE IMPACT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER RETRACTING ONTO IT!!!) THE CRACK HAS SINCE...

Sep 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE, MERELY AS A RESULT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER RETRACTING ONTO IT WHILE BEING WASHED. (I HAVE NEVER IN MY 30+ YEARS OF DRIVING CARS HAD A WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM THE IMPACT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER RETRACTING ONTO IT!!!) THE CRACK HAS SINCE...

Sep 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,100 mi

NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD ON 8/27/15. IT EXTENDED FROM UNDER THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPER TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD ABOUT 18 INCHES LONG. I COULD NOT THINK OF AN OBJECT HAVING HIT THE WINDSHIELD, THEN RECALLED DRIVING DOWN THE STREET EARLIER AT ABOUT 30 MPH. I HAD HEARD A LOUD PO...

Sep 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,100 mi

NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD ON 8/27/15. IT EXTENDED FROM UNDER THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPER TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD ABOUT 18 INCHES LONG. I COULD NOT THINK OF AN OBJECT HAVING HIT THE WINDSHIELD, THEN RECALLED DRIVING DOWN THE STREET EARLIER AT ABOUT 30 MPH. I HAD HEARD A LOUD PO...

Sep 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,458 mi

FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY IMPACT DAMAGE.

Sep 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,458 mi

FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY IMPACT DAMAGE.

Sep 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED HORIZONTALLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NOTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD TO CAUSE THE CRACK. IT WAS FINE WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE; THE FOLLOWING MORNING THE CRACK WAS THERE.

Sep 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED HORIZONTALLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NOTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD TO CAUSE THE CRACK. IT WAS FINE WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE; THE FOLLOWING MORNING THE CRACK WAS THERE.

Sep 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 7,652 mi

TRAVELING FROM KANSAS CITY MO TO PHOENIX WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED CRACK WHILE DRIVING. WE WERE TRAVELING IN A LIGHT RAIN AND THERE WAS SOME VERY SMALL PEA GRAVEL BEING THROWN UP BY PASSING CARS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF CAR. THE CRACK CENTERED OVER THE PASSENGER WIPER ABOUT 4 INCHES UPWARD. THERE WAS N...

Sep 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,868 mi

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR BROKE OFF THE MOUNTING WITH GLASS ATTACHED TO THE MOUNTING. THEIR WAS NO FORCEFUL MOVEMENT OR ADJUSTMENT BEING APPLIED TO THE MIRROR AT THE TIME, IT JUST CAME DOWN. DISTRACTING MY DRIVING.

Sep 4, 2015 Visibility/wiper 9,868 mi

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR BROKE OFF THE MOUNTING WITH GLASS ATTACHED TO THE MOUNTING. THEIR WAS NO FORCEFUL MOVEMENT OR ADJUSTMENT BEING APPLIED TO THE MIRROR AT THE TIME, IT JUST CAME DOWN. DISTRACTING MY DRIVING.

Sep 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 7,652 mi

TRAVELING FROM KANSAS CITY MO TO PHOENIX WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED CRACK WHILE DRIVING. WE WERE TRAVELING IN A LIGHT RAIN AND THERE WAS SOME VERY SMALL PEA GRAVEL BEING THROWN UP BY PASSING CARS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF CAR. THE CRACK CENTERED OVER THE PASSENGER WIPER ABOUT 4 INCHES UPWARD. THERE WAS N...

Sep 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,868 mi

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR BROKE OFF THE MOUNTING WITH GLASS ATTACHED TO THE MOUNTING. THEIR WAS NO FORCEFUL MOVEMENT OR ADJUSTMENT BEING APPLIED TO THE MIRROR AT THE TIME, IT JUST CAME DOWN. DISTRACTING MY DRIVING.

Sep 4, 2015 Visibility/wiper 9,868 mi

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR BROKE OFF THE MOUNTING WITH GLASS ATTACHED TO THE MOUNTING. THEIR WAS NO FORCEFUL MOVEMENT OR ADJUSTMENT BEING APPLIED TO THE MIRROR AT THE TIME, IT JUST CAME DOWN. DISTRACTING MY DRIVING.

Sep 1, 2015 Unknown Or Other 4,300 mi

I WAS AT WORK TODAY AND WHEN I LEFT I SAT IN THE OUTBACK FOR ABOUT 10 MIN WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ON AND MADE PHONE CALLS. WHEN I GOT READY TO TAKE OFF I HEARD A CRACK. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. ABOUT 30 MINUTES AGO, MY HUSBAND AND I WENT TO PICK UP THE GRANDKIDS AND MY HUSBAND S...

Sep 1, 2015 Unknown Or Other 4,300 mi

I WAS AT WORK TODAY AND WHEN I LEFT I SAT IN THE OUTBACK FOR ABOUT 10 MIN WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ON AND MADE PHONE CALLS. WHEN I GOT READY TO TAKE OFF I HEARD A CRACK. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. ABOUT 30 MINUTES AGO, MY HUSBAND AND I WENT TO PICK UP THE GRANDKIDS AND MY HUSBAND S...

Aug 31, 2015 Visibility/wiper 8,900 mi

THREE DAYS AGO, OUR NEW SUBARU OUTBACK (PURCHASED IN LATE FEBRUARY 2015) DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD OVERNIGHT THAT IS NOW OVER TWO FEET IN LENGTH. THE CRACK RUNS FROM THE TOP EDGE, MID-WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND CIRCLES AROUND THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BEFORE TAILING OFF A FOOT OR SO A...

Aug 31, 2015 Visibility/wiper 8,900 mi

THREE DAYS AGO, OUR NEW SUBARU OUTBACK (PURCHASED IN LATE FEBRUARY 2015) DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD OVERNIGHT THAT IS NOW OVER TWO FEET IN LENGTH. THE CRACK RUNS FROM THE TOP EDGE, MID-WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND CIRCLES AROUND THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BEFORE TAILING OFF A FOOT OR SO A...

Aug 27, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,100 mi

WE HAVE 7,100 MILES ON OUR NEW & VERY FIRST SUBARU OUTBACK. THIS PAST WEEK WE DEVELOPED A CRACK THAT BEGAN ON THE LOWER 4 INCHES / CENTER PORTION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. YES, THERE IS A "VERY SMALL NICK" FROM WHERE IT BEGAN. BELIEVE ME, IT'S SMALLER THAN THE TOP OF A STRAIGHT PIN...

Aug 27, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,100 mi

WE HAVE 7,100 MILES ON OUR NEW & VERY FIRST SUBARU OUTBACK. THIS PAST WEEK WE DEVELOPED A CRACK THAT BEGAN ON THE LOWER 4 INCHES / CENTER PORTION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. YES, THERE IS A "VERY SMALL NICK" FROM WHERE IT BEGAN. BELIEVE ME, IT'S SMALLER THAN THE TOP OF A STRAIGHT PIN...

Aug 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 450 mi

WINDSHIELD WAS HIT BY A ROCK. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF A DIME. WITHIN 4 HOURS, LEAVING THE CAR PARKED, THE CRACK SPREAD A FEW INCHES TO THE LEFT TOWARDS THE DRIVER SIDE. IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE. OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW DAYS, THE CRACK SPREAD UNTIL IT WAS ...

Aug 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 840 mi

WITHIN 9 DAYS OF RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD FOR MY SUBARU OUTBACK, MY WINDSHIELD WAS DAMAGED AGAIN. THE DEALER NOTED IT ON 8/8/15 AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED ON 7/31/15. I DO NOT RECALL ANY ROCK HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE TOP CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK. I DI...

Aug 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 450 mi

WINDSHIELD WAS HIT BY A ROCK. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF A DIME. WITHIN 4 HOURS, LEAVING THE CAR PARKED, THE CRACK SPREAD A FEW INCHES TO THE LEFT TOWARDS THE DRIVER SIDE. IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE. OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW DAYS, THE CRACK SPREAD UNTIL IT WAS ...

Aug 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 840 mi

WITHIN 9 DAYS OF RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD FOR MY SUBARU OUTBACK, MY WINDSHIELD WAS DAMAGED AGAIN. THE DEALER NOTED IT ON 8/8/15 AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED ON 7/31/15. I DO NOT RECALL ANY ROCK HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE TOP CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK. I DI...

Aug 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,700 mi

HAD A SMALL STONE HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND SAW NOTHING AT THE TIME. ABOUT HALF HOUR LATER, WE SAW A CRACK IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH SPREAD QUICKLY ACROSS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. WAS TOLD BY THE GLASS REPLACEMENT COMPANY THAT THESE WINDSHIELDS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND HAD TO WAIT WEEKS FOR ...

Aug 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 20 mi

DRIVING HOME UPON TAKING DELIVERY, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, STARTING AT THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. WITHIN 20 MILES, THE CRACK WAS 24" LONG. WE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. AFTER TWO DAYS OF FIGHTING WITH THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. THREE DAYS AGO, WITH APPROX. 2000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, IT ...

Aug 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,700 mi

HAD A SMALL STONE HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND SAW NOTHING AT THE TIME. ABOUT HALF HOUR LATER, WE SAW A CRACK IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH SPREAD QUICKLY ACROSS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. WAS TOLD BY THE GLASS REPLACEMENT COMPANY THAT THESE WINDSHIELDS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND HAD TO WAIT WEEKS FOR ...

Aug 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 20 mi

DRIVING HOME UPON TAKING DELIVERY, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, STARTING AT THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. WITHIN 20 MILES, THE CRACK WAS 24" LONG. WE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. AFTER TWO DAYS OF FIGHTING WITH THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. THREE DAYS AGO, WITH APPROX. 2000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, IT ...

Aug 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 17,600 mi

A SMALL OBJECT HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD. AT FIRST THERE WAS A SMALL STAR SHAPE MARK THAT I THOUGHT COULD BE FIXED. HOWEVER IT SPREAD QUICKLY. I WENT TO AMERICAN AUTO GLASS AND WAS TOLD THAT HE HAD MANY OF THESE WINDSHIELD ON BACK ORDER AND THAT THEY WERE ONLY MADE BY SUBAR...

Aug 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 17,600 mi

A SMALL OBJECT HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD. AT FIRST THERE WAS A SMALL STAR SHAPE MARK THAT I THOUGHT COULD BE FIXED. HOWEVER IT SPREAD QUICKLY. I WENT TO AMERICAN AUTO GLASS AND WAS TOLD THAT HE HAD MANY OF THESE WINDSHIELD ON BACK ORDER AND THAT THEY WERE ONLY MADE BY SUBAR...

Aug 20, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,900 mi

CAR WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. SOMETHING HIT BASE OF WINDSHIELD AND STARRED IT AT SPOT HIT. THE STAR SPREAD QUICKLY AS A CRACK RUNNING UP THE WINDSHIELD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AS OTHER 2015 OUTBACK OWNERS ARE REPORTING MULTIPLE CRACKS IN WINDSHIELDS AS WELL.

Aug 20, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,900 mi

CAR WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. SOMETHING HIT BASE OF WINDSHIELD AND STARRED IT AT SPOT HIT. THE STAR SPREAD QUICKLY AS A CRACK RUNNING UP THE WINDSHIELD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AS OTHER 2015 OUTBACK OWNERS ARE REPORTING MULTIPLE CRACKS IN WINDSHIELDS AS WELL.

Aug 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 13,582 mi

2015 OUTBACK, OWNED LESS THAN A YEAR. A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING ON I-25 SOUTH OF PUEBLO, CO. THIS CREATED A DIME SIZE STARBURST PATTERN AT THE IMPACT SIGHT. MINUTES LATER A 12 INCH+ CRACK DEVELOPED. THE CRACK CONTINUED TO EXPAND TO ALMOST THE CENTER OF T...

Aug 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 13,582 mi

2015 OUTBACK, OWNED LESS THAN A YEAR. A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING ON I-25 SOUTH OF PUEBLO, CO. THIS CREATED A DIME SIZE STARBURST PATTERN AT THE IMPACT SIGHT. MINUTES LATER A 12 INCH+ CRACK DEVELOPED. THE CRACK CONTINUED TO EXPAND TO ALMOST THE CENTER OF T...

Aug 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A MYSTERIOUS CRACK FROM THE LOWER CORNER DRIVER SIDE, AND IT PROPAGATED ACROSS IN A WEEK A TWO. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A REASONABLY PRICED AFTER MARKET WINDSHIELD AND THE QUOTED COST FROM THE DEALER IS WAY TOO HIGH. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE DEALER HAS DIFFICULTY ...

Aug 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A MYSTERIOUS CRACK FROM THE LOWER CORNER DRIVER SIDE, AND IT PROPAGATED ACROSS IN A WEEK A TWO. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A REASONABLY PRICED AFTER MARKET WINDSHIELD AND THE QUOTED COST FROM THE DEALER IS WAY TOO HIGH. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE DEALER HAS DIFFICULTY ...

Aug 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

I HEARD A POP ON THE HIGHWAY, ALTHOUGH NOTHING HIT MY VEHICLE. SEVERAL SMALL CRACKS APPEARED-ONE QUICKLY GOT LARGER. I HAD CALLED SUBARU A FEW MONTHS BEFORE ABOUT THE POP AS MY MECHANIC SAID THE WINDSHIELD SHOULD BE REPLACED-THERE WAS NO REACTION TO THIS COMPLAINT. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WIND NOISE ...

Aug 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

I HEARD A POP ON THE HIGHWAY, ALTHOUGH NOTHING HIT MY VEHICLE. SEVERAL SMALL CRACKS APPEARED-ONE QUICKLY GOT LARGER. I HAD CALLED SUBARU A FEW MONTHS BEFORE ABOUT THE POP AS MY MECHANIC SAID THE WINDSHIELD SHOULD BE REPLACED-THERE WAS NO REACTION TO THIS COMPLAINT. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WIND NOISE ...

Aug 13, 2015 Visibility/wiper

MY WINDSHIELD HAS A CRACK THAT RUNS FROM THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDOW AND THEN HORIZONTALLY ACROSS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS FIRST STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK AND GREW QUICKLY. THERE IS A TINY CHIP, LESS THAN A PIN HEAD IN SIZE NEAR THE BEGINNING OF THE CRACK. NO STAR, AND NOT ...

Aug 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 4,390 mi

THE WINDSHIELD HAS DEVELOPED A SMALL CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS AN IMPACT POINT AT THE ORIGIN OF THE CRACK, YET THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGE WHATSOEVER TO THE WIPER ASSEMBLY. I WASHED THE CAR ON TUESDAY 8/11/15 AND...

Aug 13, 2015 Visibility/wiper

MY WINDSHIELD HAS A CRACK THAT RUNS FROM THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDOW AND THEN HORIZONTALLY ACROSS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS FIRST STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK AND GREW QUICKLY. THERE IS A TINY CHIP, LESS THAN A PIN HEAD IN SIZE NEAR THE BEGINNING OF THE CRACK. NO STAR, AND NOT ...

Aug 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 4,390 mi

THE WINDSHIELD HAS DEVELOPED A SMALL CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS AN IMPACT POINT AT THE ORIGIN OF THE CRACK, YET THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGE WHATSOEVER TO THE WIPER ASSEMBLY. I WASHED THE CAR ON TUESDAY 8/11/15 AND...

Aug 12, 2015 Structure 10,950 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN PARKING LOT. VERY LONG BREAK STARTING AT BASE AND CONTINUED HALFWAY UP THROUGH THE CENTER.

Aug 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 10,950 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN PARKING LOT. VERY LONG BREAK STARTING AT BASE AND CONTINUED HALFWAY UP THROUGH THE CENTER.

Aug 12, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 250 mi

DOOR LOCKS, BOTH FRONT AND REAR REMAIN UNLOCKED WHILE DRIVING, UNLESS SOMEONE REMEMBERS TO MANUALLY ENGAGE THE LOCKING SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT ONLY A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING, CHILDREN COULD OPEN DOOR, PEOPLE COULD BE THROWN OUT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE OF UNLOCKED INSECURE DOORS ETC. BUT A...

Aug 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 400 mi

MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK IN POCATELLO, IDAHO. ON OUR MAIDEN VOYAGE HOME, 10 MILES FROM OUR HOME IN WYOMING THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CRACK IMMEDIATELY SPREAD TO OVER 18 INCHES. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER WHILE WASHING THE CAR, THE CRACK RAN IN THE OPP...

Aug 12, 2015 Structure 10,950 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN PARKING LOT. VERY LONG BREAK STARTING AT BASE AND CONTINUED HALFWAY UP THROUGH THE CENTER.

Aug 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 10,950 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN PARKING LOT. VERY LONG BREAK STARTING AT BASE AND CONTINUED HALFWAY UP THROUGH THE CENTER.

Aug 12, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 250 mi

DOOR LOCKS, BOTH FRONT AND REAR REMAIN UNLOCKED WHILE DRIVING, UNLESS SOMEONE REMEMBERS TO MANUALLY ENGAGE THE LOCKING SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT ONLY A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING, CHILDREN COULD OPEN DOOR, PEOPLE COULD BE THROWN OUT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE OF UNLOCKED INSECURE DOORS ETC. BUT A...

Aug 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 400 mi

MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK IN POCATELLO, IDAHO. ON OUR MAIDEN VOYAGE HOME, 10 MILES FROM OUR HOME IN WYOMING THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CRACK IMMEDIATELY SPREAD TO OVER 18 INCHES. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER WHILE WASHING THE CAR, THE CRACK RAN IN THE OPP...

Aug 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 41 mi

WENT TO PICK UP MY BRAND NEW 2015 OUTBACK FROM THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THEY WILL BE REPLACING IT, BUT THIS CRACK IS IDENTICAL TO OTHERS DESCRIBED IN MANY COMPLAINTS. CRACK STARTED IN THE HEATED WIPER ELEMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IS NOW ABOUT 12 INCHES IN LE...

Aug 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 41 mi

WENT TO PICK UP MY BRAND NEW 2015 OUTBACK FROM THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THEY WILL BE REPLACING IT, BUT THIS CRACK IS IDENTICAL TO OTHERS DESCRIBED IN MANY COMPLAINTS. CRACK STARTED IN THE HEATED WIPER ELEMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IS NOW ABOUT 12 INCHES IN LE...

Aug 5, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS CRACK STARTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD RIGHT BEHIND THE REARVIEW MIRROR. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS THAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK IS GROWING AND WE ARE TOLD THAT WARRANTY DOES NOT HANDLE WINDSHIELD CRACKS. WE HAVE TO PAY $250 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE AND THERE IS A 4-6 MONTH DELAY ON...

Aug 5, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS CRACK STARTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD RIGHT BEHIND THE REARVIEW MIRROR. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS THAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK IS GROWING AND WE ARE TOLD THAT WARRANTY DOES NOT HANDLE WINDSHIELD CRACKS. WE HAVE TO PAY $250 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE AND THERE IS A 4-6 MONTH DELAY ON...

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

NEW WINDSHIELD SUFFERED A MINOR ROCK IMPACT ON THE FREEWAY. THE CRACK PROPAGATED QUICKLY. THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRES REPLACEMENT, BUT THE SUBARU DEALERS SAY THERE IS A 3 MONTH BACKLOG!

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

NEW WINDSHIELD SUFFERED A MINOR ROCK IMPACT ON THE FREEWAY. THE CRACK PROPAGATED QUICKLY. THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRES REPLACEMENT, BUT THE SUBARU DEALERS SAY THERE IS A 3 MONTH BACKLOG!

Aug 1, 2015 Unknown Or Other 1,695 mi

7/28/15 - I CAME OUT TO MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY AND FOUND A "V" SHAPED CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD, APPROX 9-11 INCHES IN EACH DIRECTION, ORIGINATING BELOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS DEFECT IN THE GLASS SINCE THE TEMPERATURE THAT D...

Aug 1, 2015 Unknown Or Other 1,695 mi

7/28/15 - I CAME OUT TO MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY AND FOUND A "V" SHAPED CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD, APPROX 9-11 INCHES IN EACH DIRECTION, ORIGINATING BELOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS DEFECT IN THE GLASS SINCE THE TEMPERATURE THAT D...

Jul 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,600 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACK ON 2015 OUTBACK WAGON. THERE WAS NO CRACK WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR THE NIGHT AT 6:00 PM. THE NEXT MORNING, THERE WAS A ~12 INCH CRACK, LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WERE NO OVERHANGING TREES AT THE LOCATION WHERE THE CAR WAS PARKED.

Jul 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,900 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR OUTBACK AROUND TOWN WHEN SHE NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE CENTER WINDSHIELD, JUST BELOW THE MIRROR ATTACHMENT POINT. SHE DID NOT RECALL ANY MAJOR STONE OR GRAVEL HITS (OTHER THAN THE USUAL DUST/DEBRIS ON NEW ENGLAND ROADS). LATER THAT DAY THE CRACK HAD SPREAD TO APPROXIMATE...

Jul 30, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,233 mi

CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED OVER THE WEEKEND. STARTED IN THE LOWER CORNER ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND SPREAD ABOUT 2/3 OF THE WAY TO DRIVER'S SIDE.

Jul 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper 5,600 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACK ON 2015 OUTBACK WAGON. THERE WAS NO CRACK WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR THE NIGHT AT 6:00 PM. THE NEXT MORNING, THERE WAS A ~12 INCH CRACK, LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WERE NO OVERHANGING TREES AT THE LOCATION WHERE THE CAR WAS PARKED.

Jul 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,900 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR OUTBACK AROUND TOWN WHEN SHE NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE CENTER WINDSHIELD, JUST BELOW THE MIRROR ATTACHMENT POINT. SHE DID NOT RECALL ANY MAJOR STONE OR GRAVEL HITS (OTHER THAN THE USUAL DUST/DEBRIS ON NEW ENGLAND ROADS). LATER THAT DAY THE CRACK HAD SPREAD TO APPROXIMATE...

Jul 30, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,233 mi

CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED OVER THE WEEKEND. STARTED IN THE LOWER CORNER ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND SPREAD ABOUT 2/3 OF THE WAY TO DRIVER'S SIDE.

Jul 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 13,400 mi

NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD THE MORNING OF 7/23/15, I DO NOT RECALL ANYTHING HITTING MY WINDSHIELD, BY LUNCH TIME THE CRACK HAD SPREAD HALF WAY ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. NOW TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD I'M TOLD IT IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND MAY TAKE QUITE A WHILE TO GET A REPLACEMENT. SOUN...

Jul 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 13,400 mi

NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD THE MORNING OF 7/23/15, I DO NOT RECALL ANYTHING HITTING MY WINDSHIELD, BY LUNCH TIME THE CRACK HAD SPREAD HALF WAY ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. NOW TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD I'M TOLD IT IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND MAY TAKE QUITE A WHILE TO GET A REPLACEMENT. SOUN...

Jul 26, 2015 Visibility/wiper 6,300 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 8". CRACK IS INSIDE GLASS (GLASS IS SMOOTH ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF CAR). NO TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS AND NO IMPACTS TO VEHICLE. VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE WHEN CRACK OCCURRED - GLASS WAS NOT CRACKED WHEN PARKED IN SECURE GARAGE FRIDAY EVENING. WAS CRACKED WHEN I WE...

Jul 26, 2015 Visibility/wiper 6,300 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 8". CRACK IS INSIDE GLASS (GLASS IS SMOOTH ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF CAR). NO TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS AND NO IMPACTS TO VEHICLE. VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE WHEN CRACK OCCURRED - GLASS WAS NOT CRACKED WHEN PARKED IN SECURE GARAGE FRIDAY EVENING. WAS CRACKED WHEN I WE...

Jul 25, 2015 Structure 3,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, AFTER BEING PINGED BY A SMALL STONE, THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK CIRCA 3000 MILES SIMILAR EXPERIENCE W/ 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK ALSO W/ LOW MILEAGE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE WINDSHIELD IN SOME 56 YEARS OF DRIVING THREE TIMES IN 7 MONTHS SEEMS TO INDICATE SOME SORT OF SYS...

Jul 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, AFTER BEING PINGED BY A SMALL STONE, THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK CIRCA 3000 MILES SIMILAR EXPERIENCE W/ 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK ALSO W/ LOW MILEAGE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE WINDSHIELD IN SOME 56 YEARS OF DRIVING THREE TIMES IN 7 MONTHS SEEMS TO INDICATE SOME SORT OF SYS...

Jul 25, 2015 Structure 3,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, AFTER BEING PINGED BY A SMALL STONE, THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK CIRCA 3000 MILES SIMILAR EXPERIENCE W/ 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK ALSO W/ LOW MILEAGE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE WINDSHIELD IN SOME 56 YEARS OF DRIVING THREE TIMES IN 7 MONTHS SEEMS TO INDICATE SOME SORT OF SYS...

Jul 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, AFTER BEING PINGED BY A SMALL STONE, THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK CIRCA 3000 MILES SIMILAR EXPERIENCE W/ 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK ALSO W/ LOW MILEAGE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE WINDSHIELD IN SOME 56 YEARS OF DRIVING THREE TIMES IN 7 MONTHS SEEMS TO INDICATE SOME SORT OF SYS...

Jul 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A RANDOM CRACKING SOUND. I THEN HEARD IT AGAIN COUPLE MINUTES LATER. DROVE HOME AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE GYM ON A REGULAR ROAD I HEARD THE SAME CRACKING SOUND AND THEN SAW A HUGE CRACK IN MY WINDSHIEL...

Jul 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 14,000 mi

THIS IS MY SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED. WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOME I CAME OUT AND FOUND A 6" CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD ORIGINATING BELOW THE WIPERS. IT HAS SINCE SPREAD AN ADDITION 12"+ INCHES UPWARDS AND 4" DOWNWARD. I BELIEVE BELOW THE WIPERS IS WHERE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS LOCATED AND IN...

Jul 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 9,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A RANDOM CRACKING SOUND. I THEN HEARD IT AGAIN COUPLE MINUTES LATER. DROVE HOME AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE GYM ON A REGULAR ROAD I HEARD THE SAME CRACKING SOUND AND THEN SAW A HUGE CRACK IN MY WINDSHIEL...

Jul 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 14,000 mi

THIS IS MY SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED. WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOME I CAME OUT AND FOUND A 6" CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD ORIGINATING BELOW THE WIPERS. IT HAS SINCE SPREAD AN ADDITION 12"+ INCHES UPWARDS AND 4" DOWNWARD. I BELIEVE BELOW THE WIPERS IS WHERE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS LOCATED AND IN...

Jul 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 22,000 mi

A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD ON 7/17/15 SHOWING A TINY CHIP AND 2-3 MM CRACK. WE HAD THE CHIP REPAIRED BY SAFELIGHT EARLY MORNING OF 7/18/15 AND IT LOOKED GOOD. THE NEXT DAY, 7/19/15, THERE WERE 2 CRACKS OVER 6 INCHES LONG AND THE WINDOW WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. WOULD HAVE CHALKED IT UP TO J...

Jul 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 22,000 mi

A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD ON 7/17/15 SHOWING A TINY CHIP AND 2-3 MM CRACK. WE HAD THE CHIP REPAIRED BY SAFELIGHT EARLY MORNING OF 7/18/15 AND IT LOOKED GOOD. THE NEXT DAY, 7/19/15, THERE WERE 2 CRACKS OVER 6 INCHES LONG AND THE WINDOW WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. WOULD HAVE CHALKED IT UP TO J...

Jul 19, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,700 mi

FOUND A 2 FOOT CRACK ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK. AFTER WASHING MY CAR YESTERDAY, I STOOD BACK TO ADMIRE HOW GREAT THE CAR LOOKED AND THEN WENT INSIDE. WHEN I CAME BACK OUTSIDE 2 HOURS LATER, I NOTICED A 2 FOOT CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD WITH THE STARTING POINT IMMEDIATELY UNDER THE WIPER BLADE O...

Jul 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,120 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN HAS SERIOUS GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ALMOST DROVE OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH YESTERDAY, WHILE TRYING TO SEE SCREEN. NO ONE ELSE ON ROAD. SYSTEM VIRTUALLY USELESS. ALSO SEVERE GLARE ON DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR FROM CAR INTERIOR, MAKES IT HARD TO SEE VEHICLES ON LEFT. SUBARU COULD...

Jul 19, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,120 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN HAS SERIOUS GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ALMOST DROVE OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH YESTERDAY, WHILE TRYING TO SEE SCREEN. NO ONE ELSE ON ROAD. SYSTEM VIRTUALLY USELESS. ALSO SEVERE GLARE ON DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR FROM CAR INTERIOR, MAKES IT HARD TO SEE VEHICLES ON LEFT. SUBARU COULD...

Jul 19, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,700 mi

FOUND A 2 FOOT CRACK ON MY BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK. AFTER WASHING MY CAR YESTERDAY, I STOOD BACK TO ADMIRE HOW GREAT THE CAR LOOKED AND THEN WENT INSIDE. WHEN I CAME BACK OUTSIDE 2 HOURS LATER, I NOTICED A 2 FOOT CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD WITH THE STARTING POINT IMMEDIATELY UNDER THE WIPER BLADE O...

Jul 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,120 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN HAS SERIOUS GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ALMOST DROVE OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH YESTERDAY, WHILE TRYING TO SEE SCREEN. NO ONE ELSE ON ROAD. SYSTEM VIRTUALLY USELESS. ALSO SEVERE GLARE ON DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR FROM CAR INTERIOR, MAKES IT HARD TO SEE VEHICLES ON LEFT. SUBARU COULD...

Jul 19, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,120 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN HAS SERIOUS GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ALMOST DROVE OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH YESTERDAY, WHILE TRYING TO SEE SCREEN. NO ONE ELSE ON ROAD. SYSTEM VIRTUALLY USELESS. ALSO SEVERE GLARE ON DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR FROM CAR INTERIOR, MAKES IT HARD TO SEE VEHICLES ON LEFT. SUBARU COULD...

Jul 17, 2015 Power Train 120 mi

I HAD STOPPED TO DISEMBARK MYSELF AND PASSENGERS. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS NOT IN PARK. AS THE PASSENGER ON THE LEFT WAS GETTING OUT, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP IT AND PUT IT IN PARK. I HAVE A PUSH BUTTON IGNITION. ON PAGE 3-6 O...

Jul 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper

WINDSHIELD FOUND CRACKED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN COMING OUT FROM A STORE. 6" CRACK GREW QUICKLY OVER 2 WEEKS, SPREADING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE IN A BRANCHED FORMATION ABOUT 2X1'. YESTERDAY, ANOTHER CRACK DEVELOPED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND IS COMPROMISING VISIBILITY WITH A GLARE FROM THE CR...

Jul 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other

WINDSHIELD FOUND CRACKED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN COMING OUT FROM A STORE. 6" CRACK GREW QUICKLY OVER 2 WEEKS, SPREADING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE IN A BRANCHED FORMATION ABOUT 2X1'. YESTERDAY, ANOTHER CRACK DEVELOPED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND IS COMPROMISING VISIBILITY WITH A GLARE FROM THE CR...

Jul 17, 2015 Power Train 120 mi

I HAD STOPPED TO DISEMBARK MYSELF AND PASSENGERS. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS NOT IN PARK. AS THE PASSENGER ON THE LEFT WAS GETTING OUT, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP IT AND PUT IT IN PARK. I HAVE A PUSH BUTTON IGNITION. ON PAGE 3-6 O...

Jul 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper

WINDSHIELD FOUND CRACKED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN COMING OUT FROM A STORE. 6" CRACK GREW QUICKLY OVER 2 WEEKS, SPREADING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE IN A BRANCHED FORMATION ABOUT 2X1'. YESTERDAY, ANOTHER CRACK DEVELOPED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND IS COMPROMISING VISIBILITY WITH A GLARE FROM THE CR...

Jul 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other

WINDSHIELD FOUND CRACKED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN COMING OUT FROM A STORE. 6" CRACK GREW QUICKLY OVER 2 WEEKS, SPREADING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE IN A BRANCHED FORMATION ABOUT 2X1'. YESTERDAY, ANOTHER CRACK DEVELOPED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND IS COMPROMISING VISIBILITY WITH A GLARE FROM THE CR...

Jul 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND A STONE HIT THE WINDSHIELD. SHE CHECKED IT WHEN SHE GOT TO WORK AND SAID THERE WAS A SMALL CHIP. BY THE TIME SHE GOT HOME THE CHIP HAD BECOME A CRACK AND WAS ALMOST A FOOT LONG. WE HAVE LIMITED OUR USE OF THE VEHICLE BUT THE CRACK CONTINUES TO GROW AND IS NOW OVER TWO...

Jul 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,000 mi

ON JULY 9, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE I TAKE TO WORK AND HEARD A SMALL POP, LIKE A PEBBLE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD INSTANTLY CRACKED IN AN L SHAPE DOWN AROUND THE REARVIEW MIRROR. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME FROM WORK THAT NIGHT, THAT CRACK HAD EXTENDED TO ABOUT 18 INCHES LONG. I H...

Jul 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND A STONE HIT THE WINDSHIELD. SHE CHECKED IT WHEN SHE GOT TO WORK AND SAID THERE WAS A SMALL CHIP. BY THE TIME SHE GOT HOME THE CHIP HAD BECOME A CRACK AND WAS ALMOST A FOOT LONG. WE HAVE LIMITED OUR USE OF THE VEHICLE BUT THE CRACK CONTINUES TO GROW AND IS NOW OVER TWO...

Jul 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,000 mi

ON JULY 9, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE I TAKE TO WORK AND HEARD A SMALL POP, LIKE A PEBBLE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD INSTANTLY CRACKED IN AN L SHAPE DOWN AROUND THE REARVIEW MIRROR. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME FROM WORK THAT NIGHT, THAT CRACK HAD EXTENDED TO ABOUT 18 INCHES LONG. I H...

Jul 13, 2015 Electrical System 900 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I LIMITED - MONDAY 6 JULY 2015 - WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, COLLISION PREVENTION OFF LIGHT, LINE WARNING OFF LIGHT, AND X-MODE LIGHT MESSAGES DISPLAYED. I HAD NOT DISENGAGED THE COLLISION PREVENTION OR LINE WARNING LIGHTS AND HAD NOT ENGAGED THE X-MODE FEATURE. T...

Jul 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 900 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I LIMITED - MONDAY 6 JULY 2015 - WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, COLLISION PREVENTION OFF LIGHT, LINE WARNING OFF LIGHT, AND X-MODE LIGHT MESSAGES DISPLAYED. I HAD NOT DISENGAGED THE COLLISION PREVENTION OR LINE WARNING LIGHTS AND HAD NOT ENGAGED THE X-MODE FEATURE. T...

Jul 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,000 mi

I WAS GETTING GAS AT A STATION. WHEN I WAS FINISHED PUMPING GAS I ENTERED THE CAR, STARTED IT, PUT IT IN REVERSE, BRAKED, PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS, PUT ON THE BRAKE, IT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS, GAVE IT SOME GAS SINCE IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE, CAR JUMPED FORWARD ALMOST HITTING CAR PARKED...

Jul 13, 2015 Power Train 2,000 mi

I WAS GETTING GAS AT A STATION. WHEN I WAS FINISHED PUMPING GAS I ENTERED THE CAR, STARTED IT, PUT IT IN REVERSE, BRAKED, PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS, PUT ON THE BRAKE, IT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS, GAVE IT SOME GAS SINCE IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE, CAR JUMPED FORWARD ALMOST HITTING CAR PARKED...

Jul 13, 2015 Electrical System 900 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I LIMITED - MONDAY 6 JULY 2015 - WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, COLLISION PREVENTION OFF LIGHT, LINE WARNING OFF LIGHT, AND X-MODE LIGHT MESSAGES DISPLAYED. I HAD NOT DISENGAGED THE COLLISION PREVENTION OR LINE WARNING LIGHTS AND HAD NOT ENGAGED THE X-MODE FEATURE. T...

Jul 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 900 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I LIMITED - MONDAY 6 JULY 2015 - WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, COLLISION PREVENTION OFF LIGHT, LINE WARNING OFF LIGHT, AND X-MODE LIGHT MESSAGES DISPLAYED. I HAD NOT DISENGAGED THE COLLISION PREVENTION OR LINE WARNING LIGHTS AND HAD NOT ENGAGED THE X-MODE FEATURE. T...

Jul 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,000 mi

I WAS GETTING GAS AT A STATION. WHEN I WAS FINISHED PUMPING GAS I ENTERED THE CAR, STARTED IT, PUT IT IN REVERSE, BRAKED, PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS, PUT ON THE BRAKE, IT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS, GAVE IT SOME GAS SINCE IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE, CAR JUMPED FORWARD ALMOST HITTING CAR PARKED...

Jul 13, 2015 Power Train 2,000 mi

I WAS GETTING GAS AT A STATION. WHEN I WAS FINISHED PUMPING GAS I ENTERED THE CAR, STARTED IT, PUT IT IN REVERSE, BRAKED, PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS, PUT ON THE BRAKE, IT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS, GAVE IT SOME GAS SINCE IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE, CAR JUMPED FORWARD ALMOST HITTING CAR PARKED...

Jul 7, 2015 Engine 25 mi

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE IDLE SPEED IS 1600 RPM WHEN STARTED. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT REDUCES TO A NOMINAL 900-1000 RPM. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE IT SUDDENLY DROPS TO 600 RPM. WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP AFTER MOVING VEHICLE THE RPM SUDDENLY JUMPS TO 900-1000 RPM JUST BEFORE VEHI...

Jul 7, 2015 Power Train 25 mi

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE IDLE SPEED IS 1600 RPM WHEN STARTED. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT REDUCES TO A NOMINAL 900-1000 RPM. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE IT SUDDENLY DROPS TO 600 RPM. WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP AFTER MOVING VEHICLE THE RPM SUDDENLY JUMPS TO 900-1000 RPM JUST BEFORE VEHI...

Jul 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 25 mi

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE IDLE SPEED IS 1600 RPM WHEN STARTED. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT REDUCES TO A NOMINAL 900-1000 RPM. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE IT SUDDENLY DROPS TO 600 RPM. WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP AFTER MOVING VEHICLE THE RPM SUDDENLY JUMPS TO 900-1000 RPM JUST BEFORE VEHI...

Jul 7, 2015 Engine 100 mi

THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.6R ENGINE AND A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION. WHEN DESCENDING A LONG HILL IN A FIXED GEAR RATIO (USUALLY 2ND OR 3RD) THE VEHICLE SLOWS NORMALLY UNTIL THE RPM REACHES APPROXIMATELY 1200 RPM AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGINS ACCELERATING UNTIL THE RPM...

Jul 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100 mi

THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.6R ENGINE AND A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION. WHEN DESCENDING A LONG HILL IN A FIXED GEAR RATIO (USUALLY 2ND OR 3RD) THE VEHICLE SLOWS NORMALLY UNTIL THE RPM REACHES APPROXIMATELY 1200 RPM AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGINS ACCELERATING UNTIL THE RPM...

Jul 7, 2015 Engine 25 mi

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE IDLE SPEED IS 1600 RPM WHEN STARTED. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT REDUCES TO A NOMINAL 900-1000 RPM. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE IT SUDDENLY DROPS TO 600 RPM. WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP AFTER MOVING VEHICLE THE RPM SUDDENLY JUMPS TO 900-1000 RPM JUST BEFORE VEHI...

Jul 7, 2015 Power Train 25 mi

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE IDLE SPEED IS 1600 RPM WHEN STARTED. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT REDUCES TO A NOMINAL 900-1000 RPM. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE IT SUDDENLY DROPS TO 600 RPM. WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP AFTER MOVING VEHICLE THE RPM SUDDENLY JUMPS TO 900-1000 RPM JUST BEFORE VEHI...

Jul 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 25 mi

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE IDLE SPEED IS 1600 RPM WHEN STARTED. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT REDUCES TO A NOMINAL 900-1000 RPM. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE IT SUDDENLY DROPS TO 600 RPM. WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP AFTER MOVING VEHICLE THE RPM SUDDENLY JUMPS TO 900-1000 RPM JUST BEFORE VEHI...

Jul 7, 2015 Engine 100 mi

THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.6R ENGINE AND A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION. WHEN DESCENDING A LONG HILL IN A FIXED GEAR RATIO (USUALLY 2ND OR 3RD) THE VEHICLE SLOWS NORMALLY UNTIL THE RPM REACHES APPROXIMATELY 1200 RPM AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGINS ACCELERATING UNTIL THE RPM...

Jul 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100 mi

THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.6R ENGINE AND A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION. WHEN DESCENDING A LONG HILL IN A FIXED GEAR RATIO (USUALLY 2ND OR 3RD) THE VEHICLE SLOWS NORMALLY UNTIL THE RPM REACHES APPROXIMATELY 1200 RPM AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGINS ACCELERATING UNTIL THE RPM...

Jul 3, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,000 mi

DROVE THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE ON A MILITARY BASE (30 MPH) AND PARKED AT THE BANK. NO NOISE INDICATION OF A ROCK HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. CAME OUT OF THE BANK AND THERE WAS A 6-8 INCH CRACK STARTING UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPERS, THAT EXTENDED FROM THE EDGE UP INTO THE PASSENGERS VIEW. DROVE ...

Jul 3, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,000 mi

DROVE THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE ON A MILITARY BASE (30 MPH) AND PARKED AT THE BANK. NO NOISE INDICATION OF A ROCK HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. CAME OUT OF THE BANK AND THERE WAS A 6-8 INCH CRACK STARTING UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPERS, THAT EXTENDED FROM THE EDGE UP INTO THE PASSENGERS VIEW. DROVE ...

Jul 2, 2015 Visibility/wiper 500 mi

WE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH OUR WINDSHIELD THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD -- SEE, EG, COMPLAINT # 10730819. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER BUYING A NEW 2015 OUTBACK, WHILE DRIVING OUT OF OUR SOMEWHAT STEEPLY-ANGLED GARAGE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. I SAW NO EVIDENCE OF A STONE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AND THOUGHT TH...

Jul 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 500 mi

WE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH OUR WINDSHIELD THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD -- SEE, EG, COMPLAINT # 10730819. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER BUYING A NEW 2015 OUTBACK, WHILE DRIVING OUT OF OUR SOMEWHAT STEEPLY-ANGLED GARAGE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. I SAW NO EVIDENCE OF A STONE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AND THOUGHT TH...

Jul 2, 2015 Visibility/wiper 500 mi

WE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH OUR WINDSHIELD THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD -- SEE, EG, COMPLAINT # 10730819. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER BUYING A NEW 2015 OUTBACK, WHILE DRIVING OUT OF OUR SOMEWHAT STEEPLY-ANGLED GARAGE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. I SAW NO EVIDENCE OF A STONE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AND THOUGHT TH...

Jul 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 500 mi

WE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH OUR WINDSHIELD THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD -- SEE, EG, COMPLAINT # 10730819. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER BUYING A NEW 2015 OUTBACK, WHILE DRIVING OUT OF OUR SOMEWHAT STEEPLY-ANGLED GARAGE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. I SAW NO EVIDENCE OF A STONE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AND THOUGHT TH...

Jun 28, 2015 Electrical System 300 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2015 SUBARU 3.6 R OUTBACK (CURRENTLY LESS THAN 600 MILES) AND THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT & REAR CROSS TRAFFIC DETECTION) SYSTEM KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND DOES NOT GO AWAY WHEN DRIVING. A SMALL YELLOW " I " ICON DISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT...

Jun 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 300 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2015 SUBARU 3.6 R OUTBACK (CURRENTLY LESS THAN 600 MILES) AND THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT & REAR CROSS TRAFFIC DETECTION) SYSTEM KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND DOES NOT GO AWAY WHEN DRIVING. A SMALL YELLOW " I " ICON DISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT...

Jun 28, 2015 Electrical System 300 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2015 SUBARU 3.6 R OUTBACK (CURRENTLY LESS THAN 600 MILES) AND THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT & REAR CROSS TRAFFIC DETECTION) SYSTEM KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND DOES NOT GO AWAY WHEN DRIVING. A SMALL YELLOW " I " ICON DISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT...

Jun 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 300 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2015 SUBARU 3.6 R OUTBACK (CURRENTLY LESS THAN 600 MILES) AND THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT & REAR CROSS TRAFFIC DETECTION) SYSTEM KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND DOES NOT GO AWAY WHEN DRIVING. A SMALL YELLOW " I " ICON DISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT...

Jun 24, 2015 Steering 45 mi

NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK STEERING WANDERING LEFT AND RIGHT PREVENTING THE CAR FROM BEING STEERED STRAIGHT. WITHOUT CONSTANT DRIVER ATTENTION VEHICLE WANDERS ACROSS LANES OR OFF ROAD.

Jun 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,050 mi

THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS. ONE HAPPENED TWICE. WHEN IN DRIVE AND FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR A LONG TIME -ABOUT 3 OR 4 MINUTES. THE BRAKE GOES SOFT, THE ENGINE SPEEDS UP AND THE CAR TAKES OFF. IF SOMEONE OR CAR IS IN FRONT OF ME THE CRASH WHEN BE BAD. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS WHEN TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SP...

Jun 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,500 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AWAY FROM TREES OR ANY OTHER VEGETATION. WAS GONE FROM CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. UPON RETURN, THERE WAS A 12 INCH CRACK DESCENDING FROM UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF WINDSHIELD. BY MORNING, AFTER HAVING BEEN PARKED INSIDE A LOCKED GARAGE, AND WITH LESS THAN 2 ...

Jun 24, 2015 Steering 45 mi

NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK STEERING WANDERING LEFT AND RIGHT PREVENTING THE CAR FROM BEING STEERED STRAIGHT. WITHOUT CONSTANT DRIVER ATTENTION VEHICLE WANDERS ACROSS LANES OR OFF ROAD.

Jun 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,050 mi

THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS. ONE HAPPENED TWICE. WHEN IN DRIVE AND FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR A LONG TIME -ABOUT 3 OR 4 MINUTES. THE BRAKE GOES SOFT, THE ENGINE SPEEDS UP AND THE CAR TAKES OFF. IF SOMEONE OR CAR IS IN FRONT OF ME THE CRASH WHEN BE BAD. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS WHEN TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SP...

Jun 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 4,500 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AWAY FROM TREES OR ANY OTHER VEGETATION. WAS GONE FROM CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. UPON RETURN, THERE WAS A 12 INCH CRACK DESCENDING FROM UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF WINDSHIELD. BY MORNING, AFTER HAVING BEEN PARKED INSIDE A LOCKED GARAGE, AND WITH LESS THAN 2 ...

Jun 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 14,025 mi

OUR SUBARU OUTBACK WAS IMPACTED BY A SMALL PEBBLE THAT CRACKED OUR WINDSHIELD. I PUT IN A CLAIM WITH OUR INSURANCE COMPANY IMMEDIATELY AND SETUP A REPLACEMENT WITH SAFELITE. GOT A CALL LATER INDICATING THAT THE PART IS NOT IN STOCK AND NEEDS TO BE ORDERED. THAT WAS 4 WEEKS AGO AT THIS POINT AND STIL...

Jun 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 14,025 mi

OUR SUBARU OUTBACK WAS IMPACTED BY A SMALL PEBBLE THAT CRACKED OUR WINDSHIELD. I PUT IN A CLAIM WITH OUR INSURANCE COMPANY IMMEDIATELY AND SETUP A REPLACEMENT WITH SAFELITE. GOT A CALL LATER INDICATING THAT THE PART IS NOT IN STOCK AND NEEDS TO BE ORDERED. THAT WAS 4 WEEKS AGO AT THIS POINT AND STIL...

Jun 16, 2015 Visibility 1,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,250.

Jun 16, 2015 Visibility 1,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,250.

Jun 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 17,600 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT. IN THE MORNING A 12" S SHAPED CRACK HAD APPEARED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE PRIOR DAMAGE AND NO KNOWN IMPACT TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND BRANCH. DEALER STATES THE WINDSHIELD FAILS THE "PEN TEST," ...

Jun 15, 2015 Structure 17,600 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT. IN THE MORNING A 12" S SHAPED CRACK HAD APPEARED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE PRIOR DAMAGE AND NO KNOWN IMPACT TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND BRANCH. DEALER STATES THE WINDSHIELD FAILS THE "PEN TEST," ...

Jun 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 17,600 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT. IN THE MORNING A 12" S SHAPED CRACK HAD APPEARED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE PRIOR DAMAGE AND NO KNOWN IMPACT TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND BRANCH. DEALER STATES THE WINDSHIELD FAILS THE "PEN TEST," ...

Jun 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,950 mi

WHILE WASHING MY CAR, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BLADE WAS EXTENDED AND RETRACTED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. I FINISHED BY DRYING THE CAR, INCLUDING THE WINDSHIELD, WITH A CHAMOIS CLOTH. NO DAMAGE WAS NOTICEABLE AT THAT TIME. AFTER DRIVING TO THE GROCERY STORE AND BACK HOME, NEVER GOING OVER 40 MPH, I LOOKE...

Jun 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

WE SENT A SIMILAR EMAIL TO SUBARU OF AMERICA JUNE 5. THEY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIVE...BUT WE STILL HAVE A CRACKED WINDSHIELD AND IT REMAINS A DRIVING DISTRACTION....WE PURCHASED OUR 2015 OUTBACK IN JANUARY FROM SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS. IN APRIL A WINDSHIELD CRACK APPEARED -WE DIDN'T SEE THE ROCK, SAW NO CH...

Jun 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 17,600 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT. IN THE MORNING A 12" S SHAPED CRACK HAD APPEARED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE PRIOR DAMAGE AND NO KNOWN IMPACT TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND BRANCH. DEALER STATES THE WINDSHIELD FAILS THE "PEN TEST," ...

Jun 15, 2015 Structure 17,600 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT. IN THE MORNING A 12" S SHAPED CRACK HAD APPEARED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE PRIOR DAMAGE AND NO KNOWN IMPACT TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND BRANCH. DEALER STATES THE WINDSHIELD FAILS THE "PEN TEST," ...

Jun 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 17,600 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT. IN THE MORNING A 12" S SHAPED CRACK HAD APPEARED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE PRIOR DAMAGE AND NO KNOWN IMPACT TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND BRANCH. DEALER STATES THE WINDSHIELD FAILS THE "PEN TEST," ...

Jun 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,950 mi

WHILE WASHING MY CAR, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BLADE WAS EXTENDED AND RETRACTED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. I FINISHED BY DRYING THE CAR, INCLUDING THE WINDSHIELD, WITH A CHAMOIS CLOTH. NO DAMAGE WAS NOTICEABLE AT THAT TIME. AFTER DRIVING TO THE GROCERY STORE AND BACK HOME, NEVER GOING OVER 40 MPH, I LOOKE...

Jun 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

WE SENT A SIMILAR EMAIL TO SUBARU OF AMERICA JUNE 5. THEY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIVE...BUT WE STILL HAVE A CRACKED WINDSHIELD AND IT REMAINS A DRIVING DISTRACTION....WE PURCHASED OUR 2015 OUTBACK IN JANUARY FROM SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS. IN APRIL A WINDSHIELD CRACK APPEARED -WE DIDN'T SEE THE ROCK, SAW NO CH...

Jun 11, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 4,300 mi

DRIVING IN A HEAVY THUNDERSTORM, EYESIGHT AUTOMATICALLY WENT OFF BUT AUTOMATICALLY CAME BACK ON AS THE RAIN DIMINISHED. SO DID THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS EXPECTED. HOWEVER, THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT MONITOR, ETC.) TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. THE CAR NO LONGER HAS WORKING BLIND SPOT MONITOR OR REAR BACK ...

Jun 11, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 4,300 mi

DRIVING IN A HEAVY THUNDERSTORM, EYESIGHT AUTOMATICALLY WENT OFF BUT AUTOMATICALLY CAME BACK ON AS THE RAIN DIMINISHED. SO DID THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS EXPECTED. HOWEVER, THE SRVD (BLIND SPOT MONITOR, ETC.) TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. THE CAR NO LONGER HAS WORKING BLIND SPOT MONITOR OR REAR BACK ...

Jun 10, 2015 Service Brakes 6,800 mi

THE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I LIMITED W EYESIGHT SYSTEM HAD BEEN PARKED ON A SURFACE PARKING LOT NEAR MARSHALL BWI AIRPORT FOR ABOUT 12 DAYS. THE PARKING BRAKE HAD BEEN APPLIED AT THE TIME OF ORIGINAL PARKING. THIS ELECTRONIC BRAKE COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED AFTER REPEATED STARTS OF THE CAR. BRAKES W...

Jun 10, 2015 Service Brakes 6,800 mi

THE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I LIMITED W EYESIGHT SYSTEM HAD BEEN PARKED ON A SURFACE PARKING LOT NEAR MARSHALL BWI AIRPORT FOR ABOUT 12 DAYS. THE PARKING BRAKE HAD BEEN APPLIED AT THE TIME OF ORIGINAL PARKING. THIS ELECTRONIC BRAKE COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED AFTER REPEATED STARTS OF THE CAR. BRAKES W...

Jun 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND A SMALL ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD. I DIDN'T THINK ANY THING OF IT AT THE TIME. I PARKED CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN I CAME OUT A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER THERE WAS A HUGE CRACK.

Jun 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND A SMALL ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD. I DIDN'T THINK ANY THING OF IT AT THE TIME. I PARKED CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN I CAME OUT A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER THERE WAS A HUGE CRACK.

Jun 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,856 mi

I WAS WASHING THE WINDSHIELD, SO I RAISED THE WIPER ARMS LIKE MOST PEOPLE DO WHEN THEY WANT TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. A SLIGHT BREEZE BLEW AND KNOCKED THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER DOWN ONTO THE GLASS CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD ON IMPACT. THE IMPACT CRACK THEN SPLIT UP AND TOWARD THE DRIVER'S-SIDE A...

Jun 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,856 mi

I WAS WASHING THE WINDSHIELD, SO I RAISED THE WIPER ARMS LIKE MOST PEOPLE DO WHEN THEY WANT TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. A SLIGHT BREEZE BLEW AND KNOCKED THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER DOWN ONTO THE GLASS CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD ON IMPACT. THE IMPACT CRACK THEN SPLIT UP AND TOWARD THE DRIVER'S-SIDE A...

Jun 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2015 OUTBACK JAN 2, 2015. WE WERE JUST GETTING ON THE FREEWAY LEAVING NEW ORLEANS WHEN WE HEARD A POP. WE ARE NOT SURE IF A STONE HIT IT OR NOT, BUT A STARBURST SMALLER THAN A DIME ALONG WITH ABOUT 6 INCH CRACK HAD OCCURRED ON THE LOWER PASSENGER AREA. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN TH...

Jun 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 7,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2015 OUTBACK JAN 2, 2015. WE WERE JUST GETTING ON THE FREEWAY LEAVING NEW ORLEANS WHEN WE HEARD A POP. WE ARE NOT SURE IF A STONE HIT IT OR NOT, BUT A STARBURST SMALLER THAN A DIME ALONG WITH ABOUT 6 INCH CRACK HAD OCCURRED ON THE LOWER PASSENGER AREA. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN TH...

Jun 6, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

WE WERE EXTREMELY HAPPY TO PURCHASE OUR FIRST SUBARU OUTBACK WITH THE NEW EYESIGHT TECHNOLOGY IN MID-MARCH. THE CAR WAS ALMOST 2 MONTHS OLD AND I HEARD SOMETHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE ON A HIGHWAY THAT I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS. I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING IMMEDIATELY. NINE HOUR...

Jun 6, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

WE WERE EXTREMELY HAPPY TO PURCHASE OUR FIRST SUBARU OUTBACK WITH THE NEW EYESIGHT TECHNOLOGY IN MID-MARCH. THE CAR WAS ALMOST 2 MONTHS OLD AND I HEARD SOMETHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE ON A HIGHWAY THAT I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS. I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING IMMEDIATELY. NINE HOUR...

Jun 5, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 1,537 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS--WHAT WOULD TRADITIONALLY BE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR (THE CAR HAS A CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)--AND WHILE KEEPING CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN IN A PROCESS THAT FEELS LIKE...

Jun 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 1,537 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS--WHAT WOULD TRADITIONALLY BE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR (THE CAR HAS A CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)--AND WHILE KEEPING CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN IN A PROCESS THAT FEELS LIKE...

Jun 5, 2015 Engine 1,537 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS--WHAT WOULD TRADITIONALLY BE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR (THE CAR HAS A CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)--AND WHILE KEEPING CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN IN A PROCESS THAT FEELS LIKE...

Jun 5, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 1,537 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS--WHAT WOULD TRADITIONALLY BE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR (THE CAR HAS A CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)--AND WHILE KEEPING CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN IN A PROCESS THAT FEELS LIKE...

Jun 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 1,537 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS--WHAT WOULD TRADITIONALLY BE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR (THE CAR HAS A CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)--AND WHILE KEEPING CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN IN A PROCESS THAT FEELS LIKE...

Jun 5, 2015 Engine 1,537 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS--WHAT WOULD TRADITIONALLY BE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR (THE CAR HAS A CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)--AND WHILE KEEPING CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN IN A PROCESS THAT FEELS LIKE...

Jun 1, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,000 mi

BRAND NEW VEHICLE, PARKED ON THE STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR, A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD, BEGINNING AT THE LOWER CENTER AND EXTENDING TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES WAS EVIDENT. NO DEBRIS ON WINDSHIELD AND NO EVIDENCE OF IT BEING HIT WITH ANY...

Jun 1, 2015 Visibility 1,000 mi

BRAND NEW VEHICLE, PARKED ON THE STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR, A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD, BEGINNING AT THE LOWER CENTER AND EXTENDING TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES WAS EVIDENT. NO DEBRIS ON WINDSHIELD AND NO EVIDENCE OF IT BEING HIT WITH ANY...

Jun 1, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,000 mi

BRAND NEW VEHICLE, PARKED ON THE STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR, A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD, BEGINNING AT THE LOWER CENTER AND EXTENDING TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES WAS EVIDENT. NO DEBRIS ON WINDSHIELD AND NO EVIDENCE OF IT BEING HIT WITH ANY...

Jun 1, 2015 Visibility 1,000 mi

BRAND NEW VEHICLE, PARKED ON THE STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR, A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD, BEGINNING AT THE LOWER CENTER AND EXTENDING TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES WAS EVIDENT. NO DEBRIS ON WINDSHIELD AND NO EVIDENCE OF IT BEING HIT WITH ANY...

May 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,474 mi

WHILE CAR WASH PARKED IN DRIVEWAY BEING WASHED I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDSHIELD .THE CRACK IS COMING FROM THE LOWER WINDSHIELD HEATER THEN GOES UP TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD.STILL USING CAR AND THE CRACK IS PAST THE REAR VIEW MIRROR.TOLD BY DEALER SUBARU DOESN'T COVER G...

May 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,500 mi

WINDSHIELD HAS FAILED TWICE WITH NO IMPACTS. LATEST CRACK STARTED AFTER I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR...HEARD A POP, THEN WATCHED A CRACK RUN FROM THE UPPER RIGHT ACROSS THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW SECONDS. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE GLASS, WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED LESS THAN 10 D...

May 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,474 mi

WHILE CAR WASH PARKED IN DRIVEWAY BEING WASHED I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDSHIELD .THE CRACK IS COMING FROM THE LOWER WINDSHIELD HEATER THEN GOES UP TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD.STILL USING CAR AND THE CRACK IS PAST THE REAR VIEW MIRROR.TOLD BY DEALER SUBARU DOESN'T COVER G...

May 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,500 mi

WINDSHIELD HAS FAILED TWICE WITH NO IMPACTS. LATEST CRACK STARTED AFTER I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR...HEARD A POP, THEN WATCHED A CRACK RUN FROM THE UPPER RIGHT ACROSS THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW SECONDS. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE GLASS, WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED LESS THAN 10 D...

May 28, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,000 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT TECHNOLOGY. HAD VEHICLE LESS THAN 2 MONTHS, SITTING IN DRIVEWAY, NEXT AM NOTED LARGE CRACK IN WINDSHIELD BEGINNING IN PASSENGER LOWER CORNER AND TRAVELING DIAGONALLY UP TOWARDS CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. NO TRAUMA NOTED TO WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING (NO ROCKS, ETC). SEEMED...

May 28, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,000 mi

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT TECHNOLOGY. HAD VEHICLE LESS THAN 2 MONTHS, SITTING IN DRIVEWAY, NEXT AM NOTED LARGE CRACK IN WINDSHIELD BEGINNING IN PASSENGER LOWER CORNER AND TRAVELING DIAGONALLY UP TOWARDS CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. NO TRAUMA NOTED TO WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING (NO ROCKS, ETC). SEEMED...

May 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100 mi

WE BOUGHT THE SUBARU IN ANCHORAGE AND STARTED HEADING TOWARD OUR HOME IN FAIRBANKS. APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES INTO THE JOURNEY WE STOPPED TO REST AND EAT. WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR TALKING, THERE WAS A POP SOUND AND A LARGE 9-10" CRACK APPEARED BEHIND THE MIRROR AND BINOCULAR CAMERAS DESCENDED INTO THE...

May 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100 mi

WE BOUGHT THE SUBARU IN ANCHORAGE AND STARTED HEADING TOWARD OUR HOME IN FAIRBANKS. APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES INTO THE JOURNEY WE STOPPED TO REST AND EAT. WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR TALKING, THERE WAS A POP SOUND AND A LARGE 9-10" CRACK APPEARED BEHIND THE MIRROR AND BINOCULAR CAMERAS DESCENDED INTO THE...

May 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 820 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK IS TWO MONTHS OLD AND DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. CRACK STARTED AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WAS ROUGHLY EIGHT INCHES STRAIGHT UP. SUBARU ACCEPTS ZERO RESPONSIBILITY, SO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW WINDSHIELD. I HAVE BEEN WAITING TWO...

May 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 820 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK IS TWO MONTHS OLD AND DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. CRACK STARTED AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WAS ROUGHLY EIGHT INCHES STRAIGHT UP. SUBARU ACCEPTS ZERO RESPONSIBILITY, SO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW WINDSHIELD. I HAVE BEEN WAITING TWO...

May 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper 943 mi

MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I WAS DRIVING IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA ON 5/17/15 AT 4-7PM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE TO RESTART MY VEHICLE AND THE WIPERS STILL NOT WORK. I ENDED UP WAITING INSIDE MY OUTBACK FOR OVER TWO HOURS WAITING ON THE RAIN TO STOP. T...

May 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 1,200 mi

ON 4/19/2015 WAS DRIVING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM (I-75) IN GEORGIA A CRACK DEVELOPED IN THE WINDSHIELD. WE COULD NOT IDENTIFY A SOURCE OF IMPACT TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTED AT THE VERY BOTTOM CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK THEN SPLIT INTO A "Y" SHAPE AND CONTINUED OV...

May 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper 943 mi

MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I WAS DRIVING IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA ON 5/17/15 AT 4-7PM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE TO RESTART MY VEHICLE AND THE WIPERS STILL NOT WORK. I ENDED UP WAITING INSIDE MY OUTBACK FOR OVER TWO HOURS WAITING ON THE RAIN TO STOP. T...

May 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 1,200 mi

ON 4/19/2015 WAS DRIVING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM (I-75) IN GEORGIA A CRACK DEVELOPED IN THE WINDSHIELD. WE COULD NOT IDENTIFY A SOURCE OF IMPACT TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTED AT THE VERY BOTTOM CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK THEN SPLIT INTO A "Y" SHAPE AND CONTINUED OV...

May 11, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,192 mi

WINDSHIELD HIT BY PEBBLE ON FREEWAY, SMALL CHIP NOTED ON PARKING VEHICLE FOR THE NIGHT IN GARAGE. NEXT MORNING APPROXIMATE 9"VERTICAL CRACK ON WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, BY THE TIME I HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE 12 MILES CRACK GREW TO APPROXIMATELY 27 INCHES HORIZONTALLY ACROSS WINDSHIELD. AFTER TWO W...

May 11, 2015 Visibility/wiper 6,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK IN NOVEMBER 2014 AND THE FIRST WINDSHIELD CRACK OCCURRED BEGINNING OF MARCH 2015. THE CRACK HAPPENED OVERNIGHT AND IT WAS THE DAY AFTER A MAJOR SNOW STORM. THE CRACK INITIATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND UP TO THE CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF CHIPS/CR...

May 11, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,192 mi

WINDSHIELD HIT BY PEBBLE ON FREEWAY, SMALL CHIP NOTED ON PARKING VEHICLE FOR THE NIGHT IN GARAGE. NEXT MORNING APPROXIMATE 9"VERTICAL CRACK ON WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, BY THE TIME I HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE 12 MILES CRACK GREW TO APPROXIMATELY 27 INCHES HORIZONTALLY ACROSS WINDSHIELD. AFTER TWO W...

May 11, 2015 Visibility/wiper 6,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK IN NOVEMBER 2014 AND THE FIRST WINDSHIELD CRACK OCCURRED BEGINNING OF MARCH 2015. THE CRACK HAPPENED OVERNIGHT AND IT WAS THE DAY AFTER A MAJOR SNOW STORM. THE CRACK INITIATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND UP TO THE CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF CHIPS/CR...

May 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 900 mi

FIRST TIME WASHING MY NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH BARELY 900 MILES ON IT. PARKED IT IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. WALKED FROM THE GARAGE TO THE VEHICLE TO CHECK FOR WATER SPOTS AND NOTED A 5" CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD WHERE THERE WASN'T ONE WHILE I WASHED IT! STARTS WHERE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS UNDER THE PA...

May 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 900 mi

FIRST TIME WASHING MY NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH BARELY 900 MILES ON IT. PARKED IT IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. WALKED FROM THE GARAGE TO THE VEHICLE TO CHECK FOR WATER SPOTS AND NOTED A 5" CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD WHERE THERE WASN'T ONE WHILE I WASHED IT! STARTS WHERE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS UNDER THE PA...

May 6, 2015 Electrical System 1,600 mi

WE STOPPED TO HAVE LUNCH AND 30 MINUTES LATER THE CAR BATTERY AS DEAD OR SO IT SEEMED AS IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. WE HAD TO CALL HIGHWAY SAFETY TO COME AND HE JUMPED IT OFF. WE GOT SOME AN HOUR LATER AND THEN WE WENT TO OUR SON'S HOUSE FOR ANOTHER HOUR AND WHEN WE TRIED TO START IT AGAIN IT WAS DEAD...

May 6, 2015 Visibility/wiper 750 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK ON MARCH 18, 2015. I SEE ALREADY THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ALREADY ON THE SAFETY OF THE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WINDSHIELDS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ON MAY 2, 2015 AND A VERY SMALL PEBBLE FLEW INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT...

May 6, 2015 Electrical System 1,600 mi

WE STOPPED TO HAVE LUNCH AND 30 MINUTES LATER THE CAR BATTERY AS DEAD OR SO IT SEEMED AS IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. WE HAD TO CALL HIGHWAY SAFETY TO COME AND HE JUMPED IT OFF. WE GOT SOME AN HOUR LATER AND THEN WE WENT TO OUR SON'S HOUSE FOR ANOTHER HOUR AND WHEN WE TRIED TO START IT AGAIN IT WAS DEAD...

May 6, 2015 Visibility/wiper 750 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK ON MARCH 18, 2015. I SEE ALREADY THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ALREADY ON THE SAFETY OF THE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WINDSHIELDS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ON MAY 2, 2015 AND A VERY SMALL PEBBLE FLEW INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT...

May 2, 2015 Structure 850 mi

THIS IS A BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTLANDER WITH 850 MILES. THE WINDSHIELD GOT A SMALL CHIP, ABOUT 1MM IN SIZE NEAR THE VERY TOP. AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE WINDSHIELD STARTED TO CRACK FROM THE SMALL DING DOWN, APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT IN LENGTH. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WITH NEW WINDSHIELD GLASS IN A NEW ...

May 2, 2015 Visibility 850 mi

THIS IS A BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTLANDER WITH 850 MILES. THE WINDSHIELD GOT A SMALL CHIP, ABOUT 1MM IN SIZE NEAR THE VERY TOP. AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE WINDSHIELD STARTED TO CRACK FROM THE SMALL DING DOWN, APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT IN LENGTH. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WITH NEW WINDSHIELD GLASS IN A NEW ...

May 2, 2015 Structure 850 mi

THIS IS A BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTLANDER WITH 850 MILES. THE WINDSHIELD GOT A SMALL CHIP, ABOUT 1MM IN SIZE NEAR THE VERY TOP. AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE WINDSHIELD STARTED TO CRACK FROM THE SMALL DING DOWN, APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT IN LENGTH. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WITH NEW WINDSHIELD GLASS IN A NEW ...

May 2, 2015 Visibility 850 mi

THIS IS A BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTLANDER WITH 850 MILES. THE WINDSHIELD GOT A SMALL CHIP, ABOUT 1MM IN SIZE NEAR THE VERY TOP. AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE WINDSHIELD STARTED TO CRACK FROM THE SMALL DING DOWN, APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT IN LENGTH. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WITH NEW WINDSHIELD GLASS IN A NEW ...

Apr 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 450 mi

I WAS SLOWING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND JUST STRAIGHTENING OUT THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT I HEARD A VERY LOUD ENGINE REVVING SOUND AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD LIKE A ROCKET, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BARRIER AND INTO THE WA...

Apr 29, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 450 mi

I WAS SLOWING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND JUST STRAIGHTENING OUT THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT I HEARD A VERY LOUD ENGINE REVVING SOUND AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD LIKE A ROCKET, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BARRIER AND INTO THE WA...

Apr 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 450 mi

I WAS SLOWING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND JUST STRAIGHTENING OUT THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT I HEARD A VERY LOUD ENGINE REVVING SOUND AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD LIKE A ROCKET, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BARRIER AND INTO THE WA...

Apr 29, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 450 mi

I WAS SLOWING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND JUST STRAIGHTENING OUT THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT I HEARD A VERY LOUD ENGINE REVVING SOUND AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD LIKE A ROCKET, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BARRIER AND INTO THE WA...

Apr 27, 2015 Engine 30 mi

ENGINE IDLE IS ERRATIC WHEN COLD. BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING THE ENGINE SURGES 3-400 RPM MAKING THE CAR JERK FASTER AND SLOWER. THIS IS WITH ONLY THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED. I HAVE A SECOND IDENTICAL CAR THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM. TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S. WHEN THE ENGINE SLOW...

Apr 27, 2015 Visibility/wiper 13,000 mi

OUR FULLY-LOADED '15 OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT & LANE ASSIST WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN THE GARAGE (AS ALWAYS). WHEN WE GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED AN 12-INCH CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD (BEGINNING IN THE LOWER CORNER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND HEADING UP TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE). THERE WAS NO A...

Apr 27, 2015 Engine 30 mi

ENGINE IDLE IS ERRATIC WHEN COLD. BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING THE ENGINE SURGES 3-400 RPM MAKING THE CAR JERK FASTER AND SLOWER. THIS IS WITH ONLY THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED. I HAVE A SECOND IDENTICAL CAR THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM. TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S. WHEN THE ENGINE SLOW...

Apr 27, 2015 Visibility/wiper 13,000 mi

OUR FULLY-LOADED '15 OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT & LANE ASSIST WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN THE GARAGE (AS ALWAYS). WHEN WE GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED AN 12-INCH CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD (BEGINNING IN THE LOWER CORNER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND HEADING UP TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE). THERE WAS NO A...

Apr 22, 2015 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BRITAX ADVOCATE 70 G3 REARFACING INFANT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 39BG81A. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER OF 2013. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARNESS STRAPS FRACTURED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THA...

Apr 22, 2015 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BRITAX ADVOCATE 70 G3 REARFACING INFANT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 39BG81A. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER OF 2013. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARNESS STRAPS FRACTURED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THA...

Apr 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper

SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 WINDSHIELDS HAVE VERY LOW QUALITY AND CRACK WITH MINIMAL CONTACT. OUR WINDSHIELDS BROKE TWICE IN ONE MONTH AFTER REPLACING THE ORIGINAL ONE WITH ANOTHER FROM SUBARU. THE TWO TIMES DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY AND TWO TINY ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND CREATED A 12" LONG CRACK ACROSS THE W...

Apr 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,300 mi

UPON ENTRY OF VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY, I DISCOVERED A 5-6 IN. CRACK IN WINDSHIELD. I HAD NOT OBSERVED ANY IMPACTS WHILE DRIVING THE DAY PRIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 2 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME. ALL OTHER AUTO GLASS ISSUES PREVIOUSLY WERE OBSERVED AND OBVIOUS. HAVING REVIEWED SIMILAR STO...

Apr 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper

SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 WINDSHIELDS HAVE VERY LOW QUALITY AND CRACK WITH MINIMAL CONTACT. OUR WINDSHIELDS BROKE TWICE IN ONE MONTH AFTER REPLACING THE ORIGINAL ONE WITH ANOTHER FROM SUBARU. THE TWO TIMES DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY AND TWO TINY ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND CREATED A 12" LONG CRACK ACROSS THE W...

Apr 21, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,300 mi

UPON ENTRY OF VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY, I DISCOVERED A 5-6 IN. CRACK IN WINDSHIELD. I HAD NOT OBSERVED ANY IMPACTS WHILE DRIVING THE DAY PRIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 2 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME. ALL OTHER AUTO GLASS ISSUES PREVIOUSLY WERE OBSERVED AND OBVIOUS. HAVING REVIEWED SIMILAR STO...

Apr 13, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,500 mi

WINDSHIELD ON EYESIGHT EQUIPPED 2015 OUTBACK DEVELOPED A LARGE CRACK STARTING IN THE WIPER HEATING AREA JUST UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. THE CRACK APPEARED SPONTANEOUS AS IT APPEARED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS AT LEAST EIGHT INCHES LONG. BY THE NEXT MORNING WITH THE CAR REMAINING PARKED A...

Apr 13, 2015 Visibility/wiper 2,500 mi

WINDSHIELD ON EYESIGHT EQUIPPED 2015 OUTBACK DEVELOPED A LARGE CRACK STARTING IN THE WIPER HEATING AREA JUST UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. THE CRACK APPEARED SPONTANEOUS AS IT APPEARED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS AT LEAST EIGHT INCHES LONG. BY THE NEXT MORNING WITH THE CAR REMAINING PARKED A...

Apr 9, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,200 mi

PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM DEALER. CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR 4-5 DAYS. I WENT OUTSIDE AND NOTICED A LONG HORIZONTAL CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD RUNNING FROM HALF WAY UP DRIVERS SIDE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE GLASS. I DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD AT ANY TIME WHILE I HAD BEEN DRIVING,...

Apr 9, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,200 mi

PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM DEALER. CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR 4-5 DAYS. I WENT OUTSIDE AND NOTICED A LONG HORIZONTAL CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD RUNNING FROM HALF WAY UP DRIVERS SIDE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE GLASS. I DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD AT ANY TIME WHILE I HAD BEEN DRIVING,...

Apr 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,720 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ACCESS ROAD AT AROUND 38MPH. A ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED A 8INCH CRACK AT THE LOWER PART OF DRIVERS SIDE AND GOES UP INTO DRIVERS VISIBILITY. I HAVE HAVE OWNED A SUBARU IN THE PAST AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL WINDSHIELD INCIDENTS AND NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN OR SEVERE. I FEAR TH...

Apr 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,720 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ACCESS ROAD AT AROUND 38MPH. A ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED A 8INCH CRACK AT THE LOWER PART OF DRIVERS SIDE AND GOES UP INTO DRIVERS VISIBILITY. I HAVE HAVE OWNED A SUBARU IN THE PAST AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL WINDSHIELD INCIDENTS AND NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN OR SEVERE. I FEAR TH...

Apr 2, 2015 Visibility/wiper 13,000 mi

WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THIS MORNING AND MY WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY DEVELOPED AN 8 INCH CRACK. NO ROCK OR IMPACT. THIS IS THE THIRD WINDSHIELD I WILL HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED ON THIS CAR IN FOUR MONTHS. *TR

Apr 2, 2015 Visibility/wiper 13,000 mi

WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THIS MORNING AND MY WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY DEVELOPED AN 8 INCH CRACK. NO ROCK OR IMPACT. THIS IS THE THIRD WINDSHIELD I WILL HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED ON THIS CAR IN FOUR MONTHS. *TR

Mar 28, 2015 Power Train 3,400 mi

.OF US AS TRAFFIC WAS CAUSING IT TO SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN. WITH NO WARNING, OUR CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED AHEAD AS IF I HAD STEPPED HARD ON THE GAS PEDAL, THROWING US BACK IN OUR SEATS. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, IT HIT BRAKES AND THREW US FORWARD. IT DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP BUT RESUMED PREVIOUS SPEED. ...

Mar 28, 2015 Power Train 3,400 mi

.OF US AS TRAFFIC WAS CAUSING IT TO SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN. WITH NO WARNING, OUR CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED AHEAD AS IF I HAD STEPPED HARD ON THE GAS PEDAL, THROWING US BACK IN OUR SEATS. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, IT HIT BRAKES AND THREW US FORWARD. IT DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP BUT RESUMED PREVIOUS SPEED. ...

Mar 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 4,520 mi

CRUISE CONTROL: WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL (+/-) TOGGLE SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL , WHICH IS USED TO SET OR CHANGE THE SPEED SETTING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL, IS PRESSED DOWN TO THE MINUS OR SET SIDE, IT INTERMITTENTLY AND IN VARIABLE CONDITIONS EITHER DOES NOT REACT AT ALL (I.E. NO CHANGE TO THE SPEED...

Mar 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 4,520 mi

CRUISE CONTROL: WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL (+/-) TOGGLE SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL , WHICH IS USED TO SET OR CHANGE THE SPEED SETTING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL, IS PRESSED DOWN TO THE MINUS OR SET SIDE, IT INTERMITTENTLY AND IN VARIABLE CONDITIONS EITHER DOES NOT REACT AT ALL (I.E. NO CHANGE TO THE SPEED...

Mar 24, 2015 Engine 1,000 mi

DEAR SIR, ON FEBRUARY 11,2015 WE PURCHASED A NEW 2015 OUTBACK 2.5 PREMIUM AT SELLER DEALER 400106 VIN [XXX] AND THE ODOMETER READING WAS 10 MILES. THIS WAS OUR DREAM CAR THAT WE SAVED FOR A FEW YEARS TO FINALLY PURCHASE. IT DEVELOPED AN ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE AT ONLY 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SO ...

Mar 24, 2015 Engine 1,000 mi

DEAR SIR, ON FEBRUARY 11,2015 WE PURCHASED A NEW 2015 OUTBACK 2.5 PREMIUM AT SELLER DEALER 400106 VIN [XXX] AND THE ODOMETER READING WAS 10 MILES. THIS WAS OUR DREAM CAR THAT WE SAVED FOR A FEW YEARS TO FINALLY PURCHASE. IT DEVELOPED AN ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE AT ONLY 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SO ...

Mar 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

AFTER JUST PICKING UP MY NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND DRIVING IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, I REALIZED THERE IS A HAZARDOUS CONDITION RELATED TO THE CAR'S INFOTAINMENT CENTER. THE AREA SURROUNDING THE DISPLAY SCREEN IS AN EXTREMELY GLOSSY BLACK MIRROR-LIKE REFLECTIVE SURFACE. WHILE DRIVING, THE SUN REFLECTS OF...

Mar 22, 2015 Seats 1,000 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED. WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASE, IT STARTED GIVING ME LOWER BACK PAIN. SEVERAL OWNERS OF NEW 2015 OUTBACK INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERS ARE ALSO REPORTING BACK PAIN AND INJURIES BECAUSE OF OVER EXTENDING LUMBAR SUPPORT - SOME EXAMPLES ATTACHED BELOW. WHEN CONT...

Mar 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

AFTER JUST PICKING UP MY NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND DRIVING IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, I REALIZED THERE IS A HAZARDOUS CONDITION RELATED TO THE CAR'S INFOTAINMENT CENTER. THE AREA SURROUNDING THE DISPLAY SCREEN IS AN EXTREMELY GLOSSY BLACK MIRROR-LIKE REFLECTIVE SURFACE. WHILE DRIVING, THE SUN REFLECTS OF...

Mar 22, 2015 Seats 1,000 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED. WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASE, IT STARTED GIVING ME LOWER BACK PAIN. SEVERAL OWNERS OF NEW 2015 OUTBACK INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERS ARE ALSO REPORTING BACK PAIN AND INJURIES BECAUSE OF OVER EXTENDING LUMBAR SUPPORT - SOME EXAMPLES ATTACHED BELOW. WHEN CONT...

Mar 18, 2015 Exterior Lighting

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TAIL LIGHT ISSUES. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH A DIFFERENT VEHICLE LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, THE HEAT FROM THE TAIL LIGHTS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO KEEP SNOW FROM ACCUMULATING ON...

Mar 18, 2015 Electrical System Fire 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON, THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED UPWARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC EXTERIOR PANEL NEAR T...

Mar 18, 2015 Visibility Fire 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON, THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED UPWARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC EXTERIOR PANEL NEAR T...

Mar 18, 2015 Exterior Lighting

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TAIL LIGHT ISSUES. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH A DIFFERENT VEHICLE LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, THE HEAT FROM THE TAIL LIGHTS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO KEEP SNOW FROM ACCUMULATING ON...

Mar 18, 2015 Electrical System Fire 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON, THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED UPWARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC EXTERIOR PANEL NEAR T...

Mar 18, 2015 Visibility Fire 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON, THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED UPWARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC EXTERIOR PANEL NEAR T...

Mar 11, 2015 Visibility/wiper

4 MONTH OLD 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK: MOONROOF EXPLODED, FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WHILE ON INTERSTATE; WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND ABOUT 60DEGREE DAY AROUND 2:30PM EST; NOTHING HIT THE CAR, SUNROOF EXPLODED,VERY LOUDLY, UP THEN THE SHATTERED GLASS WENT EVERYWHERE INSIDE THE CAR AND OVER ME, AS WELL AS OVER THE T...

Mar 11, 2015 Visibility/wiper

4 MONTH OLD 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK: MOONROOF EXPLODED, FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WHILE ON INTERSTATE; WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND ABOUT 60DEGREE DAY AROUND 2:30PM EST; NOTHING HIT THE CAR, SUNROOF EXPLODED,VERY LOUDLY, UP THEN THE SHATTERED GLASS WENT EVERYWHERE INSIDE THE CAR AND OVER ME, AS WELL AS OVER THE T...

Mar 7, 2015 Structure 1,980 mi

THE TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE SYSTEM'S RADIO/NAVIGATION IS VERY GLOSSY AND WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE SUN HIT IT AT AN ANGLE AND BLINDED ME. WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE, HAD TO PLACE MY HAND OVER THE 7" SCREEN TO REDUCE THE BRIGHT SUN GLARE WHICH WAS IMPEDING MY VISIBILITY AND MADE IT VERY UNSAFE TO ...

Mar 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,980 mi

THE TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE SYSTEM'S RADIO/NAVIGATION IS VERY GLOSSY AND WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE SUN HIT IT AT AN ANGLE AND BLINDED ME. WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE, HAD TO PLACE MY HAND OVER THE 7" SCREEN TO REDUCE THE BRIGHT SUN GLARE WHICH WAS IMPEDING MY VISIBILITY AND MADE IT VERY UNSAFE TO ...

Mar 7, 2015 Equipment 1,980 mi

THE TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE SYSTEM'S RADIO/NAVIGATION IS VERY GLOSSY AND WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE SUN HIT IT AT AN ANGLE AND BLINDED ME. WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE, HAD TO PLACE MY HAND OVER THE 7" SCREEN TO REDUCE THE BRIGHT SUN GLARE WHICH WAS IMPEDING MY VISIBILITY AND MADE IT VERY UNSAFE TO ...

Mar 7, 2015 Structure 1,980 mi

THE TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE SYSTEM'S RADIO/NAVIGATION IS VERY GLOSSY AND WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE SUN HIT IT AT AN ANGLE AND BLINDED ME. WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE, HAD TO PLACE MY HAND OVER THE 7" SCREEN TO REDUCE THE BRIGHT SUN GLARE WHICH WAS IMPEDING MY VISIBILITY AND MADE IT VERY UNSAFE TO ...

Mar 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 1,980 mi

THE TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE SYSTEM'S RADIO/NAVIGATION IS VERY GLOSSY AND WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE SUN HIT IT AT AN ANGLE AND BLINDED ME. WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE, HAD TO PLACE MY HAND OVER THE 7" SCREEN TO REDUCE THE BRIGHT SUN GLARE WHICH WAS IMPEDING MY VISIBILITY AND MADE IT VERY UNSAFE TO ...

Mar 7, 2015 Equipment 1,980 mi

THE TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE SYSTEM'S RADIO/NAVIGATION IS VERY GLOSSY AND WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE SUN HIT IT AT AN ANGLE AND BLINDED ME. WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE, HAD TO PLACE MY HAND OVER THE 7" SCREEN TO REDUCE THE BRIGHT SUN GLARE WHICH WAS IMPEDING MY VISIBILITY AND MADE IT VERY UNSAFE TO ...

Mar 3, 2015 Electrical System 1,021 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 INTERMITTENT START UP ISSUES WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 0 DEGREES ON MY NEW 2015 OUTBACK. IT OCCURS AFTER A SHORT TRIP, LESS THAN 10 MILES. WHEN I WENT BACK TO TRY AND START THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THE DOOR IS OPEN BELL CHIMED, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT START UP.THE HEATER, RADIO AND OT...

Mar 3, 2015 Electrical System 1,021 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 INTERMITTENT START UP ISSUES WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 0 DEGREES ON MY NEW 2015 OUTBACK. IT OCCURS AFTER A SHORT TRIP, LESS THAN 10 MILES. WHEN I WENT BACK TO TRY AND START THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THE DOOR IS OPEN BELL CHIMED, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT START UP.THE HEATER, RADIO AND OT...

Feb 26, 2015 Electrical System 2,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE NAVIGATION VOICE COMMANDS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY LOOK AT THE SCREEN, WHICH WAS A DISTRACTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE A...

Feb 26, 2015 Equipment 2,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE NAVIGATION VOICE COMMANDS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY LOOK AT THE SCREEN, WHICH WAS A DISTRACTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE A...

Feb 26, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 2,030 mi

I HAVE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION. I HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, ABOUT 10 FT FROM THE GARAGE, WAITING FOR MY HUSBAND TO CLEAN THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY HUSBAND CAME OUT OF THE GARAGE AND SIGNALED ME TO PARK THE VEHICLE INSIDE, I WAS ABO...

Feb 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,030 mi

I HAVE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION. I HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, ABOUT 10 FT FROM THE GARAGE, WAITING FOR MY HUSBAND TO CLEAN THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY HUSBAND CAME OUT OF THE GARAGE AND SIGNALED ME TO PARK THE VEHICLE INSIDE, I WAS ABO...

Feb 26, 2015 Engine 1,200 mi

TWO ISSUES; THE SIMILARLY REPORTED ELECTRICAL STOP. STARTED CAR ON COLD MORNING, DROVE SHORT DISTANCE, DROPPED KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL. WENT TO RESTART, AND CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. HAD TO JUMP IT. SECOND ISSUE; BURNING OIL SMELL IN CABIN. OIL LEVEL WAS FINE, AND SMELL NOT COMING FROM TAIL...

Feb 26, 2015 Electrical System 1,200 mi

TWO ISSUES; THE SIMILARLY REPORTED ELECTRICAL STOP. STARTED CAR ON COLD MORNING, DROVE SHORT DISTANCE, DROPPED KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL. WENT TO RESTART, AND CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. HAD TO JUMP IT. SECOND ISSUE; BURNING OIL SMELL IN CABIN. OIL LEVEL WAS FINE, AND SMELL NOT COMING FROM TAIL...

Feb 26, 2015 Electrical System 2,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE NAVIGATION VOICE COMMANDS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY LOOK AT THE SCREEN, WHICH WAS A DISTRACTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE A...

Feb 26, 2015 Equipment 2,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE NAVIGATION VOICE COMMANDS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY LOOK AT THE SCREEN, WHICH WAS A DISTRACTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE A...

Feb 26, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 2,030 mi

I HAVE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION. I HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, ABOUT 10 FT FROM THE GARAGE, WAITING FOR MY HUSBAND TO CLEAN THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY HUSBAND CAME OUT OF THE GARAGE AND SIGNALED ME TO PARK THE VEHICLE INSIDE, I WAS ABO...

Feb 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,030 mi

I HAVE 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH EYESIGHT AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION. I HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, ABOUT 10 FT FROM THE GARAGE, WAITING FOR MY HUSBAND TO CLEAN THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY HUSBAND CAME OUT OF THE GARAGE AND SIGNALED ME TO PARK THE VEHICLE INSIDE, I WAS ABO...

Feb 26, 2015 Engine 1,200 mi

TWO ISSUES; THE SIMILARLY REPORTED ELECTRICAL STOP. STARTED CAR ON COLD MORNING, DROVE SHORT DISTANCE, DROPPED KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL. WENT TO RESTART, AND CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. HAD TO JUMP IT. SECOND ISSUE; BURNING OIL SMELL IN CABIN. OIL LEVEL WAS FINE, AND SMELL NOT COMING FROM TAIL...

Feb 26, 2015 Electrical System 1,200 mi

TWO ISSUES; THE SIMILARLY REPORTED ELECTRICAL STOP. STARTED CAR ON COLD MORNING, DROVE SHORT DISTANCE, DROPPED KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL. WENT TO RESTART, AND CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. HAD TO JUMP IT. SECOND ISSUE; BURNING OIL SMELL IN CABIN. OIL LEVEL WAS FINE, AND SMELL NOT COMING FROM TAIL...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 100 mi

TWO INCIDENTS RELATED TO THE IGNITION/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THIS CAR HAPPENED DURING A SECOND START AFTER A SHORT TRIP IN COLD WEATHER. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE CAR STARTED AND RAN NORMALLY, THEN AFTER I DROVE FOR SHORT TRIP (BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MINU...

Feb 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100 mi

TWO INCIDENTS RELATED TO THE IGNITION/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THIS CAR HAPPENED DURING A SECOND START AFTER A SHORT TRIP IN COLD WEATHER. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE CAR STARTED AND RAN NORMALLY, THEN AFTER I DROVE FOR SHORT TRIP (BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MINU...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 2,000 mi

I WARMED THE CAR UP AND DROVE TO SHOPRITE. TWENTY MINUTES LATER I RETURNED TO THE CAR TO PUT THE STUFF AWAY TO GO HOME. WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START THE CAR ONLY THE RADIO STARTED AND THE MESSAGE FLASHED KEYLESS START UP DEACTIVATED SEE MANUAL. I SAW THE MANUAL COULD, JUST ABOUT UNDERSTAND IT...

Feb 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 2,000 mi

I WARMED THE CAR UP AND DROVE TO SHOPRITE. TWENTY MINUTES LATER I RETURNED TO THE CAR TO PUT THE STUFF AWAY TO GO HOME. WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START THE CAR ONLY THE RADIO STARTED AND THE MESSAGE FLASHED KEYLESS START UP DEACTIVATED SEE MANUAL. I SAW THE MANUAL COULD, JUST ABOUT UNDERSTAND IT...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 100 mi

TWO INCIDENTS RELATED TO THE IGNITION/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THIS CAR HAPPENED DURING A SECOND START AFTER A SHORT TRIP IN COLD WEATHER. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE CAR STARTED AND RAN NORMALLY, THEN AFTER I DROVE FOR SHORT TRIP (BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MINU...

Feb 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100 mi

TWO INCIDENTS RELATED TO THE IGNITION/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THIS CAR HAPPENED DURING A SECOND START AFTER A SHORT TRIP IN COLD WEATHER. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE CAR STARTED AND RAN NORMALLY, THEN AFTER I DROVE FOR SHORT TRIP (BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MINU...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 2,000 mi

I WARMED THE CAR UP AND DROVE TO SHOPRITE. TWENTY MINUTES LATER I RETURNED TO THE CAR TO PUT THE STUFF AWAY TO GO HOME. WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START THE CAR ONLY THE RADIO STARTED AND THE MESSAGE FLASHED KEYLESS START UP DEACTIVATED SEE MANUAL. I SAW THE MANUAL COULD, JUST ABOUT UNDERSTAND IT...

Feb 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 2,000 mi

I WARMED THE CAR UP AND DROVE TO SHOPRITE. TWENTY MINUTES LATER I RETURNED TO THE CAR TO PUT THE STUFF AWAY TO GO HOME. WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START THE CAR ONLY THE RADIO STARTED AND THE MESSAGE FLASHED KEYLESS START UP DEACTIVATED SEE MANUAL. I SAW THE MANUAL COULD, JUST ABOUT UNDERSTAND IT...

Feb 16, 2015 Electrical System 25 mi

WE TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS VEHICLE ON 1/2/2015. IT IS A 2.5 LIMITED MODEL WITH EYESIGHT, NAVIGATION AND KEYLESS IGNITION. ON THE DAY OF DELIVERY, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ...

Feb 16, 2015 Air Bags 25 mi

WE TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS VEHICLE ON 1/2/2015. IT IS A 2.5 LIMITED MODEL WITH EYESIGHT, NAVIGATION AND KEYLESS IGNITION. ON THE DAY OF DELIVERY, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ...

Feb 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

AFTER OWNING CAR ROUGHLY 1.5 MONTHS, FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A ROUGHLY 15 - 20 INCH CRACK STARTING FROM TOP LEFT SIDE STARTING FROM THE EDGE, WORKING DOWN AND ACROSS. CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EDGE HEATING ELEMENT. POSSIBLE MINOR ROCK SCRAPE, BUT NO "PIT" OR "STAR." *TR

Feb 16, 2015 Electrical System 25 mi

WE TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS VEHICLE ON 1/2/2015. IT IS A 2.5 LIMITED MODEL WITH EYESIGHT, NAVIGATION AND KEYLESS IGNITION. ON THE DAY OF DELIVERY, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ...

Feb 16, 2015 Air Bags 25 mi

WE TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS VEHICLE ON 1/2/2015. IT IS A 2.5 LIMITED MODEL WITH EYESIGHT, NAVIGATION AND KEYLESS IGNITION. ON THE DAY OF DELIVERY, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ...

Feb 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

AFTER OWNING CAR ROUGHLY 1.5 MONTHS, FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A ROUGHLY 15 - 20 INCH CRACK STARTING FROM TOP LEFT SIDE STARTING FROM THE EDGE, WORKING DOWN AND ACROSS. CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EDGE HEATING ELEMENT. POSSIBLE MINOR ROCK SCRAPE, BUT NO "PIT" OR "STAR." *TR

Feb 13, 2015 Structure

NOTE: NO ACCIDENT - REPORTING SAFETY ISSUE!!! INCIDENT DATE = DATE ISSUE IDENTIFIED: AS THE DRIVER, I AM SEEING LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE OPENING UNDER THE HOOD. OUTSIDE LIGHT AND ROAD IMAGES ARE VISIBLE THROUGH THE OPENING FOR THE DRIVERS WIPER,...

Feb 13, 2015 Structure

NOTE: NO ACCIDENT - REPORTING SAFETY ISSUE!!! INCIDENT DATE = DATE ISSUE IDENTIFIED: AS THE DRIVER, I AM SEEING LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE OPENING UNDER THE HOOD. OUTSIDE LIGHT AND ROAD IMAGES ARE VISIBLE THROUGH THE OPENING FOR THE DRIVERS WIPER,...

Feb 10, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY BECAME UNRESPONSIVE RESULTING IN COMPLETE SLOWDOWN TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. HAD TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART NUMEROUS TIME TO GET TO SAFE LOCATION. RESULTED IN EXPENSIVE FIX AND COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF OCCURRED DURING HIGHWAY/HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATION. APPARENTLY WAS A SENS...

Feb 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY BECAME UNRESPONSIVE RESULTING IN COMPLETE SLOWDOWN TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. HAD TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART NUMEROUS TIME TO GET TO SAFE LOCATION. RESULTED IN EXPENSIVE FIX AND COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF OCCURRED DURING HIGHWAY/HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATION. APPARENTLY WAS A SENS...

Feb 10, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY BECAME UNRESPONSIVE RESULTING IN COMPLETE SLOWDOWN TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. HAD TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART NUMEROUS TIME TO GET TO SAFE LOCATION. RESULTED IN EXPENSIVE FIX AND COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF OCCURRED DURING HIGHWAY/HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATION. APPARENTLY WAS A SENS...

Feb 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY BECAME UNRESPONSIVE RESULTING IN COMPLETE SLOWDOWN TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. HAD TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART NUMEROUS TIME TO GET TO SAFE LOCATION. RESULTED IN EXPENSIVE FIX AND COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF OCCURRED DURING HIGHWAY/HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATION. APPARENTLY WAS A SENS...

Feb 9, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT FROM DEBRIS. FIRST INCIDENT DECEMBER 1, 2014, WINDSHIELD REPLACED WITH IDENTICAL MODEL BY CARLEX (MINUS THE SUBARU OEM STICKER). THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD HAS EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS (DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT) ON JANUAR...

Feb 9, 2015 Structure 3,000 mi

WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT FROM DEBRIS. FIRST INCIDENT DECEMBER 1, 2014, WINDSHIELD REPLACED WITH IDENTICAL MODEL BY CARLEX (MINUS THE SUBARU OEM STICKER). THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD HAS EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS (DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT) ON JANUAR...

Feb 9, 2015 Visibility/wiper 3,000 mi

WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT FROM DEBRIS. FIRST INCIDENT DECEMBER 1, 2014, WINDSHIELD REPLACED WITH IDENTICAL MODEL BY CARLEX (MINUS THE SUBARU OEM STICKER). THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD HAS EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS (DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT) ON JANUAR...

Feb 9, 2015 Structure 3,000 mi

WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT FROM DEBRIS. FIRST INCIDENT DECEMBER 1, 2014, WINDSHIELD REPLACED WITH IDENTICAL MODEL BY CARLEX (MINUS THE SUBARU OEM STICKER). THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD HAS EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS (DEVELOPED A CRACK WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT) ON JANUAR...

Feb 7, 2015 Structure 300 mi

THIS CAR HAS SUFFERED FROM, AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2015 SUBARU OUTBACKS FROM EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE. THE CAR HAS HAD 2 FIXES SO FAR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *JS

Feb 7, 2015 Structure 300 mi

THIS CAR HAS SUFFERED FROM, AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2015 SUBARU OUTBACKS FROM EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE. THE CAR HAS HAD 2 FIXES SO FAR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *JS

Feb 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting 250 mi

PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHTS WITH SHARP CUT OFF..... LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AND GREAT ON LEVEL STRAIGHT ROAD AT MODERATE SPEEDS, DEVIATE FROM THAT AND IT IS DANGEROUS. NEED FURTHER PENETRATION FOR HIGH SPEED DRIVING.. GOING DOWNHILL OR ON ANY SLOPE AND AROUND CURVES LIMITED VISIBILITY;;; . DOWNHIL...

Feb 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting 250 mi

PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHTS WITH SHARP CUT OFF..... LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AND GREAT ON LEVEL STRAIGHT ROAD AT MODERATE SPEEDS, DEVIATE FROM THAT AND IT IS DANGEROUS. NEED FURTHER PENETRATION FOR HIGH SPEED DRIVING.. GOING DOWNHILL OR ON ANY SLOPE AND AROUND CURVES LIMITED VISIBILITY;;; . DOWNHIL...

Jan 30, 2015 Structure

NOTICED AN 18 INCH CRACK IN MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WINDSHIELD STARTING AT THE TOP UNDER THE HEATING ELEMENT TWO MONTHS AGO. WAS NOT HIT BY A ROCK AND NO IMPACT SPOT FOUND. HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED THREE WEEKS AGO. WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY, HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AND NOTICED A 12 INCH CRACK APPEAR ...

Jan 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper

NOTICED AN 18 INCH CRACK IN MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WINDSHIELD STARTING AT THE TOP UNDER THE HEATING ELEMENT TWO MONTHS AGO. WAS NOT HIT BY A ROCK AND NO IMPACT SPOT FOUND. HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED THREE WEEKS AGO. WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY, HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AND NOTICED A 12 INCH CRACK APPEAR ...

Jan 30, 2015 Structure

NOTICED AN 18 INCH CRACK IN MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WINDSHIELD STARTING AT THE TOP UNDER THE HEATING ELEMENT TWO MONTHS AGO. WAS NOT HIT BY A ROCK AND NO IMPACT SPOT FOUND. HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED THREE WEEKS AGO. WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY, HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AND NOTICED A 12 INCH CRACK APPEAR ...

Jan 30, 2015 Visibility/wiper

NOTICED AN 18 INCH CRACK IN MY 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK WINDSHIELD STARTING AT THE TOP UNDER THE HEATING ELEMENT TWO MONTHS AGO. WAS NOT HIT BY A ROCK AND NO IMPACT SPOT FOUND. HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED THREE WEEKS AGO. WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY, HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AND NOTICED A 12 INCH CRACK APPEAR ...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 1,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER 2014, I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK, 3.6 LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL PREMIUM ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, AND THE EYESIGHT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM. AFTER ABOUT THREE WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP, I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE RANDOM MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE KEY-LESS...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 1,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER 2014, I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK, 3.6 LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL PREMIUM ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, AND THE EYESIGHT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM. AFTER ABOUT THREE WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP, I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE RANDOM MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE KEY-LESS...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 450 mi

AFTER BEING PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES F, THE VEHICLE STARTED FINE THE FOLLOWING MORNING BUT HAD NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE (POWER STEERING, AT OIL TEMPERATURE, AMONG OTHERS) WHILE IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WARMED UP FOR 5 MINUTES. ONCE WARMED UP, OWNER...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 450 mi

AFTER BEING PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES F, THE VEHICLE STARTED FINE THE FOLLOWING MORNING BUT HAD NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE (POWER STEERING, AT OIL TEMPERATURE, AMONG OTHERS) WHILE IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WARMED UP FOR 5 MINUTES. ONCE WARMED UP, OWNER...

Dec 31, 2014 Power Train 856 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Dec 31, 2014 Power Train 856 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 500 mi

THIS CAR HAS A SCREEN IN THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTROLS THE STEREO, PHONE, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS. IT HAS A VERY REFLECTIVE GLASSY FINISH. THE SCREEN IS NOT SURROUNDED BY A HOOD OF ANY SORT AND IT IS TITLED AT ABOUT A 50-DEGREE ANGLE. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS SCREEN REFLECTS A LOT OF S...

Dec 11, 2014 Visibility/wiper 500 mi

THIS CAR HAS A SCREEN IN THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTROLS THE STEREO, PHONE, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS. IT HAS A VERY REFLECTIVE GLASSY FINISH. THE SCREEN IS NOT SURROUNDED BY A HOOD OF ANY SORT AND IT IS TITLED AT ABOUT A 50-DEGREE ANGLE. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS SCREEN REFLECTS A LOT OF S...

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 500 mi

THIS CAR HAS A SCREEN IN THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTROLS THE STEREO, PHONE, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS. IT HAS A VERY REFLECTIVE GLASSY FINISH. THE SCREEN IS NOT SURROUNDED BY A HOOD OF ANY SORT AND IT IS TITLED AT ABOUT A 50-DEGREE ANGLE. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS SCREEN REFLECTS A LOT OF S...

Dec 11, 2014 Visibility/wiper 500 mi

THIS CAR HAS A SCREEN IN THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTROLS THE STEREO, PHONE, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS. IT HAS A VERY REFLECTIVE GLASSY FINISH. THE SCREEN IS NOT SURROUNDED BY A HOOD OF ANY SORT AND IT IS TITLED AT ABOUT A 50-DEGREE ANGLE. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS SCREEN REFLECTS A LOT OF S...

Nov 25, 2014 Structure

BLINDING DASHBOARD GLARE AT CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE/SUN ANGLES. *TR

Nov 25, 2014 Structure

BLINDING DASHBOARD GLARE AT CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE/SUN ANGLES. *TR

Nov 7, 2014 Electrical System 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED AS THE KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM DISABLED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY CONNECTOR IN ...

Nov 7, 2014 Engine 149 mi

RED ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR DIED. LOST ALL POWER/ DRIVE. NEEDED TO COAST TO BERM. WOULD RESTART, BUT DIE IMMEDIATELY. EVERYTHING WAS IMMOBILIZED. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AT 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE! OUR WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING REAR- ENDED. *TR

Nov 7, 2014 Electrical System 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED AS THE KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM DISABLED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY CONNECTOR IN ...

Nov 7, 2014 Engine 149 mi

RED ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR DIED. LOST ALL POWER/ DRIVE. NEEDED TO COAST TO BERM. WOULD RESTART, BUT DIE IMMEDIATELY. EVERYTHING WAS IMMOBILIZED. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AT 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE! OUR WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING REAR- ENDED. *TR

Sep 23, 2014 Structure 7 mi

THERE IS A GLOSS FINISHED PLASTIC TOUCH PAD KIND OF COVER THAT COVERS THE ENTIRE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THIS IS APPROXIMATELY 6"X8". IT IS NOT ONLY THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, BUT THE RADIO, FUEL INFORMATION, ETC. IT IS SLANTED AS PART OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD, AND WHEN THE SUN HITS IT, IT BOUNCES DIRECTLY ...

Sep 23, 2014 Equipment 7 mi

THERE IS A GLOSS FINISHED PLASTIC TOUCH PAD KIND OF COVER THAT COVERS THE ENTIRE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THIS IS APPROXIMATELY 6"X8". IT IS NOT ONLY THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, BUT THE RADIO, FUEL INFORMATION, ETC. IT IS SLANTED AS PART OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD, AND WHEN THE SUN HITS IT, IT BOUNCES DIRECTLY ...

Sep 23, 2014 Structure 7 mi

THERE IS A GLOSS FINISHED PLASTIC TOUCH PAD KIND OF COVER THAT COVERS THE ENTIRE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THIS IS APPROXIMATELY 6"X8". IT IS NOT ONLY THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, BUT THE RADIO, FUEL INFORMATION, ETC. IT IS SLANTED AS PART OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD, AND WHEN THE SUN HITS IT, IT BOUNCES DIRECTLY ...

Sep 23, 2014 Equipment 7 mi

THERE IS A GLOSS FINISHED PLASTIC TOUCH PAD KIND OF COVER THAT COVERS THE ENTIRE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THIS IS APPROXIMATELY 6"X8". IT IS NOT ONLY THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, BUT THE RADIO, FUEL INFORMATION, ETC. IT IS SLANTED AS PART OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD, AND WHEN THE SUN HITS IT, IT BOUNCES DIRECTLY ...