IllustrationFRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON ITS OWN LAST SATURDAY (4/3/21) WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE MY BUSINESS. NO SIGNS OF ANY DAMAGE ELSEWHERE ON THE VEHICLE AND NONE OF MY EMPLOYEES SAW ANYONE NEAR MY CAR.*DT
2019 Subaru Outback
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Outback years
Owner complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback are substantially higher than the model-year median of 207.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Outback years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
3730–25K
7725–50K
1050–75K
575–100K
4100–150K
0150K+
469 reports with mileage · 564 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 363 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility/wiper. Review the 326 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 63 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
24 crash reports2 fire reports12 injury reports
Visibility/wiper complaints
326 reportsWINDSHIELD CRACK THAT STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF WINDSHIELD. I LITERALLY WOKE UP TO A CRACK THAT DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT AFTER A REGULAR COLD NIGHT IN RENO NV. THE CRACK CONTINUED GROWING SINCE THEN. I HAVE NEVER OWN A VEHICLE THAT HAS CRACKED ITS WINDSHIELD JUST BECAUSE IT IS A COLD NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT WHEN …
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WINDSHIELD CRACK THAT STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF WINDSHIELD. I LITERALLY WOKE UP TO A CRACK THAT DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT AFTER A REGULAR COLD NIGHT IN RENO NV. THE CRACK CONTINUED GROWING SINCE THEN. I HAVE NEVER OWN A VEHICLE THAT HAS CRACKED ITS WINDSHIELD JUST BECAUSE IT IS A COLD NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT WHEN CRACK DEVELOPED.
MY WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO CRACK/CHIP UNREASONABLY EASY. THE FIRST CRACK WAS A FEW WEEKS AGO. I DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING HIT IT. IT JSUT STARTED CRACK. THIS MORNING, I GOT ANOTHER CHIP AND IT'S NOW SPREADING ALSO. I NOW HAVE TWO CRACKS IN MY WINDSHIELD AND NUMEROUS CHIPS!
SPONTANEOUS CRACK IN WINDSHIELD NOTICED AND REPORTED TO SUBARU ON 9/13/19. I WAS DRIVING IN THE LATE AFTERNOON. NO VEHICLES NEAR ME WHEN I HEARD A "POP". VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW 8/24/19.
SPONTANEOUS CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. NO IMPACT EVERY NOTICED. I NOTICED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT DUSK AND USED MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO CLEAR RAIN. I SAW A GLISTEN AT THE BOTTOM AND WAS SURPRISED TO SEE A CRACK.
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY (NOT MOVING).
I JUST GOT SOME INTERESTING DETAILS TODAY FROM MY VIDEO REGISTRATOR. IT SHOWS THAT WE PARKED OUR CAR LAST SUNDAY AT 5 30PM (EVERETT, WA). THERE WASN'T ANY WINDSHIELDS DEFECTS SHOWING ON THE VIDEO. AFTER WE TOOK IT BACK ON 8 30PM, THERE IS THAT PROMINENT CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD ALREADY. NOW, IF IT WAS SOME VANDAL CAUSING IT, …
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I JUST GOT SOME INTERESTING DETAILS TODAY FROM MY VIDEO REGISTRATOR. IT SHOWS THAT WE PARKED OUR CAR LAST SUNDAY AT 5 30PM (EVERETT, WA). THERE WASN'T ANY WINDSHIELDS DEFECTS SHOWING ON THE VIDEO. AFTER WE TOOK IT BACK ON 8 30PM, THERE IS THAT PROMINENT CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD ALREADY. NOW, IF IT WAS SOME VANDAL CAUSING IT, THEN IT'S NOT CLEAR WHY HE/SHE WOULD DO SUCH A MINOR HARM TO THE CAR (A THIN, 5 INCH CRACK ON THE RIGHT MIDDLE SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD), IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE IT. IF NOT - THEN IT'S OBVIOUSLY NOT A STONE, CAUSE THE CAR WAS STANDING STILL... PLUS, MY VIDEO REGISTRATOR'S MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THE CAMERA IS RECORDING ANY MOVEMENT IN FRONT OF THE CAR EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF - WELL, THERE WEREN'T ANY MOVEMENTS DETECTED... I HAVE REQUESTED THE BUILDINGS AROUND IF THEY HAVE ANY VIDEO REGISTRATION SYSTEM THAT COULD HAVE TRACKED THIS TIME PERIOD. I'M MORE THAN SURE THAT THE WINDOW CRACKED ON ITS OWN AND HAVE THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL - 3 PHOTOS OF CRACK (DIFFERENT SCALE), VIDEOS BEFORE AND AFTER OUR TRIP TO EVERETT, WHERE IT'S CLEARLY SEEN THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY WINDSHIELD DEFECT BEFORE PARKING AND THAT IT APPEARED DURING THE PARKING PERIOD.
LARGE CRACK FROM DRIVERS SIDE, ORIGINATING AT THE EDGE WINDOW FRAME NEAR THE SIDE MIRROR AND EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY TO NEARLY THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK APPEARED SOMETIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN USE. THERE IS NO VISIBLE IMPACT OR DEFORMATION AROUND THE CRACK. THE ORIGIN OF THE CRACK IS NOT VISIBLE, IT BEGINS U…
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LARGE CRACK FROM DRIVERS SIDE, ORIGINATING AT THE EDGE WINDOW FRAME NEAR THE SIDE MIRROR AND EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY TO NEARLY THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK APPEARED SOMETIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN USE. THERE IS NO VISIBLE IMPACT OR DEFORMATION AROUND THE CRACK. THE ORIGIN OF THE CRACK IS NOT VISIBLE, IT BEGINS UNDER THE WINDSHIELD TRIM.
I PARKED MY CAR IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT FOR 30 MINUTES. WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR, THERE WAS A LARGE 'T' SHAPED CRACK- ABOUT 12 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND 10 INCHES WIDE- FROM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD UP. MY WINDSHIELD HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY ROCKS OR BLOWS FROM DRIVING BEFORE PARKING- THIS WAS A SPONTANEOUS CRACK WITH NO RE…
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I PARKED MY CAR IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT FOR 30 MINUTES. WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR, THERE WAS A LARGE 'T' SHAPED CRACK- ABOUT 12 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND 10 INCHES WIDE- FROM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD UP. MY WINDSHIELD HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY ROCKS OR BLOWS FROM DRIVING BEFORE PARKING- THIS WAS A SPONTANEOUS CRACK WITH NO REASON FOR OCCURRING.
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANY…
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THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Official recalls
321V587000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Jul 29, 2021
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.
20V218000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Apr 16, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
19V493000 · Structure
Jun 26, 2019
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.