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2017 Subaru OUTBACK Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1545462
Internal NHTSA #	11185938
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2017
File date	06/03/19
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I had the original windshield in my 2017 outback crack while driving on i-65 back in march of 2018, which i presumed was due to a stone chip even though the chip damage i observed was extremely minor. Not knowing about the ongoing windshield cracking issues that subaru was undergoing with their 2015-2016 models, i had the cracked windshield replaced at my dealer with oem parts ordered through my dealer's parts dept. Which ended up costing me $500 out of pocket on a $788 insurance claim. Now i have the same kind of crack appearing in the replacement window with no apparent stone chip or other cause. I first noticed the crack originate from the area of the vin window in the bottom driver's side of the window. This happened soon after i began driving on a quite cold day with the windshield defogger engaged. Since it happened less than 1 year after the first, i asked the service rep at my local dealership if the replacement window was covered by any manufacturer's warranty and he said no, not for cracking. After searching the windshield cracking problem online, i was shocked to read of the number of other subaru legacy/outback owners of similar model years and later with identical stories and with subaru apparently ducking the issue by contending that they are not responsible for warrantying replacement windows. Needless to say i'm not happy to read of their dodging this potentially serious safety issue. I guess it will take another class action lawsuit to get subaru to step up.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	23650
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VALPARAISO, IN
VIN pattern	4S4BSETC4H3XXXXXX
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	10/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 Subaru OUTBACK Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 Subaru OUTBACK Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

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