2021 Subaru Outback Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 291 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Subaru Outback overview page.
What owners report
“We were literally sitting in the car, parked, and the lower left driver side windshield cracked! No visible chips. We will contact Subaru if America…”NHTSA complaint 11450341 — filed 02/04/2022
“Upon entering my car I noticed a 7-8â crack on the driver side of my windshield. There was no evidence of anything chipping or causing…”NHTSA complaint 11450049 — filed 02/02/2022
“The component that has failed twice is the windshield. They current windshield is available for inspection but not the first. In fact, I am taking…”NHTSA complaint 11447100 — filed 01/11/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Subaru Outback have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Subaru Outback: 97 of 291 complaints on file (33.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Subaru Outback have in total?
291 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
