| Issue ID | 1415352 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11034665 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 17/10/17 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I very small rock chip hit my windshield initially causing an 8 inch crack and is now over two feet long. The chip did not even leave an impact mark; if you tried right now to see where the crack started you would not be able to. I reviewed forums online and have seen numerous complaints about outback windshields. Weak or cheap is how they were often described. This was a very small rock chip that hit my windshield. This amount of damage should not have happened. I agree with the forums; weak and cheap. I see there is even a class action lawsuit against subaru. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23549 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINSTON SALEM, NC |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSANCXH3XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 58 |
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