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52 reports with mileage · 69 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Visibility/wiper. Review the 57 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
121 reports
5,300 miles · Jan 3, 2021
Visibility/wiper
MY WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED SO EASILY AND IS VERY PRONE TO DAMAGE. MY WINDSHIELD CURRENTLY IS CRACKED OVER 3/4 OF THE SURFACE AREA. AND IT CONTINUES TO GROW. IT HAS BEEN THE WEAKEST WINDSHIELD I HAVE EVER HAD ON A VEHICLE. I AM SCARED TO GET IT CHANGED OUT BECAUSE I WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S NOT FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER AS THE CURR…
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MY WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED SO EASILY AND IS VERY PRONE TO DAMAGE. MY WINDSHIELD CURRENTLY IS CRACKED OVER 3/4 OF THE SURFACE AREA. AND IT CONTINUES TO GROW. IT HAS BEEN THE WEAKEST WINDSHIELD I HAVE EVER HAD ON A VEHICLE. I AM SCARED TO GET IT CHANGED OUT BECAUSE I WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S NOT FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER AS THE CURRENT WINDSHIELD. THE REPLACEMENT IS GOING TO COST CLOSE TO $800 BECAUSE SUBARU REQUIRES YOU TO 'RE-SIGHT' THE LANE DEPARTURE EYE SIGHT DEVICE. WHICH SHOULD COST A BUYER ANYTHING. WHY SHOULD A CAR OWNER HAVE TO PAY TO READJUST A SAFETY FEATURE?
NHTSA ODI #11386241
6,000 miles · Jan 2, 2021
Vehicle Speed Control
TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. UNABLE TO PUT IT IN PARK. TURNED IT OFF AND ON A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD GO INTO PARK. DROVE IT TO THE DEALER BUT IT WOULDN'T GO MORE THAN 30 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AFTER HA…
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TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. UNABLE TO PUT IT IN PARK. TURNED IT OFF AND ON A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD GO INTO PARK. DROVE IT TO THE DEALER BUT IT WOULDN'T GO MORE THAN 30 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AFTER HAVING THIS VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS.
NHTSA ODI #11386146
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2021
Unknown Or Other
A HORIZONTAL CRACK DEVELOPED AFTER HAVING THIS VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS. JUST NOTICED IT WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR ONE MORNING. THE CRACK WAS COMPLETELY HORIZONTAL AND PARALLEL TO THE WINDSHIELD FRAME (SEE PHOTO). IT HAS SINCE DEVELOPED A VERTICAL CROOKED LINE. I COULD NOT SEE ANY IMPACT CHIPS BUT THE DEALER BLAMED IT ON…
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A HORIZONTAL CRACK DEVELOPED AFTER HAVING THIS VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS. JUST NOTICED IT WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR ONE MORNING. THE CRACK WAS COMPLETELY HORIZONTAL AND PARALLEL TO THE WINDSHIELD FRAME (SEE PHOTO). IT HAS SINCE DEVELOPED A VERTICAL CROOKED LINE. I COULD NOT SEE ANY IMPACT CHIPS BUT THE DEALER BLAMED IT ON THAT.
NHTSA ODI #11386144
5,000 miles · Dec 30, 2020
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
NHTSA ODI #11385585
1,300 miles · Dec 20, 2020
Unknown Or Other
THE BUILT IN DISPLAY/INFOTAINMENT BY DEFAULT WILL DISPLAY WEATHER WARNINGS FOR AN AREA AROUND THE CURRENT LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THESE ARE DISPLAYED, THE REST OF THE DISPLAY IS NOT USABLE UNTIL AN "OK" BUTTON IS TOUCHED ON THE DISPLAY. WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED ON OUR VEHICLE, MULTIPLE TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS WERE ACTIVE…
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THE BUILT IN DISPLAY/INFOTAINMENT BY DEFAULT WILL DISPLAY WEATHER WARNINGS FOR AN AREA AROUND THE CURRENT LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THESE ARE DISPLAYED, THE REST OF THE DISPLAY IS NOT USABLE UNTIL AN "OK" BUTTON IS TOUCHED ON THE DISPLAY. WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED ON OUR VEHICLE, MULTIPLE TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS WERE ACTIVE AROUND THE AREA, AND EACH TIME "OK" WAS TOUCHED, A NEW MESSAGE POPPED UP - A TOTAL OF AT LEAST 10 MESSAGES POPPED UP. THE NEED TO INTERACT WITH THE SCREEN TO DISMISS THE MESSAGE CREATES A SIGNIFICANT DISTRACTION WHEN DRIVING, AND MAY NEED TO BE DONE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS SOME OF THE CONTROLS WHICH ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN, OR WHEN THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS BEING USED. WHILE THIS WARNING FUNCTION CAN BE TURNED OFF, IT IS ON BY DEFAULT AND NOT CLEARLY DESCRIBED IN THE MANUALS.
NHTSA ODI #11384249
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2020
Visibility/wiper
VERY SMALL STONE STRUCK WINDOW OF CAR AND CRACK APPEARED FROM WHERE STONE HIT ALL THE WAY TO END OF WINDSHIELD. NEXT DAY, NOTICED THAT CRACK IS GROWING TOWARD MIDDLE OF WINDOW. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY WIFE'S 2017 OUTBACK WINDSHIELDS 2 TIMES. SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG WITH THIS GLASS.
NHTSA ODI #11383518
3,500 miles · Nov 17, 2020
Visibility/wiper
WE JUST HAD OUR WINDSHIELD REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK ABOUT A MONTH AGO. WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND HAD ANOTHER SPONTANEOUS CRACK IN BOTTOM MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD
NHTSA ODI #11375039
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2020
Visibility/wiper
I THINK I HAVE SPONTANEOUS CRACKING IN MY FRONT WINDSHIELD. I WOKE UP YESTERDAY MORNING AND I DON'T SEE ANY APPARENT IMPACT POINTS FOR THE CRACK.
NHTSA ODI #11374227
8,000 miles · Nov 1, 2020
Visibility/wiper
LARGE CRACK DEVELOPED IN THE WINDSHIELD LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. MINIMAL IMPACT WITH ROAD DEBRIS RESULTED IN A LARGE CRACK.
NHTSA ODI #11372499
3,500 miles · Oct 22, 2020
Visibility/wiper
A FEW DAYS AGO I CAME OUT TO MY PARKED CAR SITTING IN THE DRIVE WAY AND WHEN I SAT DOWN I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE PASSENGERS SIDE THAT STARTED AT THE VERY BOTTOM AND TOOK A RIGHT TURN AND IS GOING TO EXTEND ALL THE WAY ACROSS MY LINE OF SIGHT. THE CAR HAS NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND IT LOOKS AS IF THE CRACK S…
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A FEW DAYS AGO I CAME OUT TO MY PARKED CAR SITTING IN THE DRIVE WAY AND WHEN I SAT DOWN I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE PASSENGERS SIDE THAT STARTED AT THE VERY BOTTOM AND TOOK A RIGHT TURN AND IS GOING TO EXTEND ALL THE WAY ACROSS MY LINE OF SIGHT. THE CAR HAS NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND IT LOOKS AS IF THE CRACK STARTED BELOW THE PLASTIC OF THE WINDSHIELD. I BELIEVE THIS IS A PROBLEM FROM THE FACTORY AS THERE IS NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND THE CAR HAD NOT MOVED IN SEVERAL DAYS.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:driveline:chain/belt
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:driveline:chain/belt
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-20.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
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