| Issue ID | 1437804 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11061061 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 04/10/17 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2 years, 35000 miles into owning new 2015 outback, my windshield developed an 8 inch long crack originating from the bottom driver's side. This appeared while parked outside my workplace, with no known windshield impacts driving. Consequently, i replaced the windshield using safelite, matching the windshield type via vin. Only 2 months after replacement, another crack developed originating from the bottom passenger side edge, and quickly spread 3/4 of the way across the bottom. Again, no impacts were witnessed to the windshield while driving. I have no confidence in replacing the windshield again, as it likely will crack in the same manner sooner or later. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FREDERICKSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSBLCXF3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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