2011 Subaru Outback visibility problems

Filed Sep 13, 2021 · Visibility · WA

- Windshield cracks instead of dings (6 separate occasions now) - Cracks across windshield hamper visibility - The minute dings that result in window cracking/failure have been observed by technicians at Safelite and possibly other auto glass repair companies who have replaced the windshield (in the previous 5 replacements) and I have photos of the current window ding/crack. Each time there is a small ding it immediately results in a large crack. - The windshield was inspected by the auto glass repair techs employed by the repair companies suggested by the insurance company. -No warning other than hearing the rock or whatever item that glanced off the windshield.

Filed Mar 21, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · 48 miles · WA

The head lights to this vehicle are constantly going out. Sometimes if I hit a bump the light will turn back on. Today I drove nearly fifty miles in the dark with either the high beams on or the lights completely off.

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · CA

Have had the low beam headlights blown multiple times on my subaru outback, 2011, at least 3-4 times each ones, left and right. Don't remember if I received a notification from subaru or saw it online about the same complaint from many owners and subaru having a fix for it. Took it to the dealership in 2017 and they replaced the blown bulb and told me that it was a improper contact that caused the issue. Unfortunately, the problem continues. I have replaced the headlights at least 2 times since and have one blown again. Suspect that this is a design issue and needs a through fix. It can cause a dangerous situation if both headlights blow at the same time.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Visibility · 117,000 miles · OR

While driving straight at 60 MPH on a 4 lane divided highway, sunroof suddenly exploded into hundreds of bits of glass. Fortunately, the shade was closed so no glass came inside the vehicle. No other damage occurred to the vehicle, and I was able to keep the car under full control. This occurred during daytime hours on january 17, 2020. Outside temperature was 37 degrees. No cars were in front of me that may have thrown up any rocks, so there is no apparent cause for this glass failure to occur.

Filed Jun 30, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 99,351 miles · NY

Tamara recall I have had my 2011 outback for 4 months now and have gone through 3 sets of low beam headlights. Not sure why they keep dying prematurely. I have gotten more expensive bulbs every time and now the $60 bulbs are doing the same thing. I feel there is an electrical issue and I have seen multiple forums describing the same issue from other people with the same year, make, and model.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Airbags, Visibility · GA

Takata recall - also, wiper motor safety recall. I've attempted to work with subaru to get these two recalls addressed, and made two phone calls in early april, and after being told to wait and be contacted by an approved dealership, there was no follow-up and no appointment set. After several weeks of waiting I contacted subaru again, this time through email on may 20th, and was again told to wait to be contacted by the closest approved dealership, which is more than 40 miles away in my case. Throughout the process, subaru has made no attempt to accommodate the distance or time required to perform the repair. Still, I've done as they asked and waited to be contacted by my closest approved dealership (chatham parkway subaru), and again there was no follow-up. I've been attempting to get these recalls addressed since april 4th, and have grown increasingly frustrated with how difficult its been to get their attention. I do not know if this is the appropriate avenue to file such a complaint, but I'm unsure of exactly what options are available to me at this point. I just want to have two safety recalls repaired.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Visibility · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the moon roof glass independently detached from the vehicle. The contact called the dealer (irvine subaru, located on 23663 rockfield blvd, lake forest, ca 92630) who confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v467000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Visibility · 34,000 miles · VA

The windshield wiper started working while in the off position, the wiper makes 1 or 2 swipes and then does it again after a few seconds. It makes a "clicking" or buzzing sound in the steering column when it happens. The only way to stop its operation was to pull the 30 a fuse. Very frustrating. There is no apparent reason for this to happen, it just started doing it on it's own.

Filed Jan 8, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · PA

My headlights have gone out 6 times! The last time I switched to an LED system and now it has blown my rf headlight in 6 months! Led it supposed to last longer! I definitely have some kind of electrical issue!

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Airbags, Visibility · SC

Takata recall have had two verbal discussions about replacement parts and one email inquiry, but no reply or response from my local dealership south blvd subaru charlotte nc after conversation with a salesman I suspect "unsold" vehicles on their lot are receiving replacement parts before customer vehicles.