| Issue ID | 1703161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11373902 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 26/07/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In the first 1. 5 years of ownership we have had to replace the windshield twice. It cracked the first time while stationary in our driveway in the cold and was replaced a few months later. One week after it was replaced it cracked while driving down the interstate with no vehicles within 500 feet of the car. I've read and heard from other owners this problem is one that is a known issue with the outbacks of this model year. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OVERLAND PARK, KS |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSETC8J3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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