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443 reports with mileage · 453 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Visibility/wiper. Review the 313 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 258 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.
19 crash reports7 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
896 reports
2,300 miles · Feb 7, 2021
Visibility/wiper
MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, WHEN WE STARTED TO HEAR A CRACKLING SOUND. SOON AFTER, WE WATCHED THE WINDSHIELD START TO CRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CRACK CONTINUED TO SPREAD, AND BY THE TIME WE RETURNED HOME, THE CRACK EXTENDED FURTHER. WE WERE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 61 MPH WHEN TH…
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MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, WHEN WE STARTED TO HEAR A CRACKLING SOUND. SOON AFTER, WE WATCHED THE WINDSHIELD START TO CRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CRACK CONTINUED TO SPREAD, AND BY THE TIME WE RETURNED HOME, THE CRACK EXTENDED FURTHER. WE WERE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 61 MPH WHEN THE CRACK STARTED, NO TURNS OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD AT THE TIME THE CRACK APPEARED. THIS HAPPENED ON OUR 2020 OUTBACK TOURING WITH 2,300 MILES, THAT WE PURCHASED OCTOBER 2020.
NHTSA ODI #11395056
2,000 miles · Feb 5, 2021
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING HIS SON'S VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT A LARGE HORIZONTAL CRACK HAD FORMED FROM THE TOP OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED TO THE BOTTOM PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED AND THE CRACK HAD FORMED WITH…
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TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING HIS SON'S VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT A LARGE HORIZONTAL CRACK HAD FORMED FROM THE TOP OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED TO THE BOTTOM PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED AND THE CRACK HAD FORMED WITHOUT IMPACT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CRACK OBSTRUCTED HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
NHTSA ODI #11394882
2,000 miles · Feb 5, 2021
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN WITH THE KEY FOB. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE CONTACT CALLED DON MILLER SUBARU WEST (5822 ODANA RD, MADISON, WI 53719; (608) 442-3200) AND WAS INFORMED TO START THE VEHICLE MORE FREQUENTLY SO THAT THE BATTERY WO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN WITH THE KEY FOB. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE CONTACT CALLED DON MILLER SUBARU WEST (5822 ODANA RD, MADISON, WI 53719; (608) 442-3200) AND WAS INFORMED TO START THE VEHICLE MORE FREQUENTLY SO THAT THE BATTERY WOULD RECHARGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
NHTSA ODI #11394785
11,917 miles · Feb 4, 2021
Lane DepartureVisibility/wiper
MY CAR WAS PARKED AND I DISCOVERED ABOUT A FOOT LONG CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A REASON FOR CAUSE, NO CHIPS IN MY WINDSHIELD OR ACCIDENTS WITH THE CAR. IT'S MOSTLY GARAGE KEPT AND HAS LESS THAN 12000 MILES OVER 14 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP.
NHTSA ODI #11394613
26,600 miles · Feb 3, 2021
Visibility/wiper
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
NHTSA ODI #11394500
8,509 miles · Feb 3, 2021
Electrical System
I'VE HAD RECURRING ISSUES WITH MY BATTERY DYING. I'VE REPORTED PREVIOUS ISSUES ON HERE TO SHOW THAT IT IS RECURRING. I DON'T DRIVE THAT OFTEN BECAUSE I'M WORKING REMOTELY RIGHT NOW BUT DROVE 90 MILES IN A SINGLE TRIP ON FRIDAY, JAN. 22. ON SATURDAY, JAN. 23 MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T START BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I NOW CARRY A BA…
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I'VE HAD RECURRING ISSUES WITH MY BATTERY DYING. I'VE REPORTED PREVIOUS ISSUES ON HERE TO SHOW THAT IT IS RECURRING. I DON'T DRIVE THAT OFTEN BECAUSE I'M WORKING REMOTELY RIGHT NOW BUT DROVE 90 MILES IN A SINGLE TRIP ON FRIDAY, JAN. 22. ON SATURDAY, JAN. 23 MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T START BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I NOW CARRY A BATTERY JUMPER BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS ISSUES SO I JUMPED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE ABOUT 50 MILES. ON SUNDAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED FINE SO I DROVE MY 90 MILE RETURN TRIP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT USED MUCH BUT I MADE SURE IT WOULD START EACH DAY AND TOOK A SHORT TRIP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK. YESTERDAY, FEBRUARY 2, THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN. INSTEAD OF JUMPING IT, I'M GOING TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP SO THEY CAN TROUBLESHOOT. THEY HAVE TROUBLESHOOTED IT TWICE BEFORE AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE BATTERY DRAIN. ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION AND I HAVE NOT USED ANYTHING BUT THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHICH I MADE SURE IS CLOSED AND LOCKED UPON EXITING. I HAVE A CLAIM GOING WITH SUBARU CONSUME AFFAIRS. THIS WEEK THE LOWS WILL BE IN THE NEGATIVE NUMBERS AND I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO STAND OUTSIDE AND JUMP MY OWN VEHICLE IN THAT WEATHER BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BATTER/ALTERNATOR/LEMON VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11394423
7,687 miles · Feb 2, 2021
Visibility/wiper
THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT 24 HOURS. I NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED WHEN I GOT INTO THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11394264
6,500 miles · Feb 1, 2021
Electrical System
THE BATTERY DIED WITH ONLY ABOUT 6500 MILES ON THE CAR. THE CAR WAS LAST DRIVEN 48 HOUR AGO. NOTHING WAS LEFT ON. THE VEHICLE WAS IN A WARM GARAGE SINCE IT WAS LAST DRIVEN.
NHTSA ODI #11391009
5,700 miles · Jan 30, 2021
Unknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper
WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON AS IT WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE
NHTSA ODI #11390812
2,994 miles · Jan 28, 2021
Unknown Or Other
WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN A SAFE LOCATION (DRIVEWAY).
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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