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2020 Subaru Outback Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Subaru Outback has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Subaru Outback

Visibility
354
Electrical
245
Other
150
Powertrain
43
Engine
17
Structure
17
Airbags
15
Steering
12
Brakes
10
Lights
9
Speed Control
5
Wheels
3
Suspension
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 21, 2024STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDefective windshields. The vehicle has been in my possession for 4 years. During these 4 years i've ...
Jan 1, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the t...
Apr 28, 2022STRUCTUREI noticed a crack in my front windshield for no reason, it looked like it had come up from under the...
Jan 10, 2022STRUCTUREWhen opening the sun roof cover I heard a "PING" noise like a mouth harp or piece of metal being fli...
Nov 1, 2021STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERWindshield continously cracks. The windshield is prone to cracking. Within two years I've had two ...
May 10, 2021STRUCTURESUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED OUT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. HAPPENED AT 7 A.M. 5/10/2021 IN MECHA...
Apr 23, 2021STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERA 12 INCH CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED AFTER I HEARD A LOUD SHARP SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOT...
Mar 16, 2021STRUCTUREBOUGHT BRAND NEW, IN 5 MONTHS THE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, NOT THE IMPACT STRIKE SPIDER ...
Mar 9, 2021STRUCTUREI have owned the 2020 Subaru Outback since December 2020. Staring in 2021 there have been problems w...
Jan 26, 2021STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE GARAGE WHILE IT WAS STATIONARY. NOTHING PHYSICALLY DAMAGED THE WINDSHI...
Nov 25, 2020STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING AND MY WINDSHIELD JUST CRACKED.
Nov 1, 2020STRUCTURE,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 65 mph when multiple warnin...
Aug 17, 2020STRUCTURE2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR LIFTGATE. *LD THE CONSUMER INAD...
Jul 31, 2020STRUCTUREWE WERE DRIVING DOWN HIWAY 50 NEAR GUNNISON CO WHEN WE HEARD A SHARP SOUND FOLLOWED BY THE WINDSHIEL...
Jan 14, 2020STRUCTUREDRIVING ON HIGHWAY, 65 MPH. HEAR A SMALL "CLICK." LOOK OVER AND DISCOVER A 6" CRACK IN THE WINDSHI...
Jan 11, 2020STRUCTUREGOT INTO THE CAR , SHUT THE DOOR AND THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CAR IS TWO WEEKS OLD.
Jan 7, 2020STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 M...

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