| Issue ID | 1579229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11229689 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 10/06/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Just experienced my second spontaneous crack within four six months where the windshield needed to be replaced on my 2019 subaru outback. The crack starts at the bottom of the windshield below the wiper blades and the crack expands upward approximately 12-18 inches. It is beyond meshy these windshields have to be replaced so often and it is my opinion they are made with materials that cannot stand up to day to day temperature changes of new england. The car was parked all weekend and had no crack. However, on monday morning, the crack was there. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCHESTER, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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