2018 Subaru Outback Visibility:windshield Problems

NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · data through 07/12/2026

36Visibility:windshield complaints

4.5%Of all 803 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How visibility:windshield ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM256 · 31.9%

VISIBILITY/WIPER233 · 29%

Unspecified / other156 · 19.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM43 · 5.4%

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD36 · 4.5%

Share of the 803 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Subaru Outback overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. THE DEALER (BRIGGS…”NHTSA complaint 11161920 — filed 12/17/2018

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Visibility:windshield complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Outback have visibility:windshield problems?

Visibility:windshield is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Subaru Outback: 36 of 803 complaints on file (4.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Subaru Outback have in total?

803 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.