2015 Subaru Outback Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 505 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Subaru Outback overview page.
What owners report
“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.”NHTSA complaint 10761943 — filed 09/07/2015
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10759757 — filed 08/27/2015
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10759059 — filed 08/25/2015
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Subaru Outback have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Subaru Outback: 130 of 505 complaints on file (25.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Subaru Outback have in total?
505 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
