2018 Subaru Outback: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Engine · TN

2018 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle had various safety defect issues including a recall for low fuel programming, low grinding noise and vibration in the brakes, and vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle also had various electronic issues including glitches with the infotainment system, stereo would freeze, speakers were out of sync and rattled, seat heating temperature too low, and the passenger side power windows did not operate properly.

Filed Mar 7, 2020 · Seats, Visibility · 24,000 miles · MO

Windshield developed a crack on the top passenger side, I do not recall any rocks or debris hitting the windshield. Next morning the crack grew to over half the windshield. Over the next few days the crack has grown to cover 85% of the windshield horizontally, almost in a complete "u" shape.I now have to decide to spend the ~$1,000 to replace the windshield or drive with the crack. After reading all the complaints on 2nd cracks, I'm hesitant. The driver seat has a very annoying squeak when getting in/out and while driving the vehicle. Some days it's worse than others, and it doesn't seem to matter what the current weather conditions are.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Seats, Visibility · 30,000 miles · CA

1-windshield very large crack and it kept getting bigger 2-driver seat is squeaking even after the repair. Afraid the seat frame might come a part during accident

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Seats · 54,000 miles · MD

The driver's seat continuously squeaks while driving. Subaru dealer says I need a new seat bottom. Apparently, there are other vehicles and years with this same issue.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 7 miles · CA

Bought car new, 7 miles on odometer. Took car into autonation subaru - centennial colorado for noise complaint in driver-side front when going over a bump. Missing parts were noticed by shop. Shop said it was completely fixed, but we still had this noise, it was just quieter. Vehicle felt like alignment was off, as it shakes at highway speeds. Car makes tire squealing noise when turning in and out of parking spots at low speeds. Took car back to dealer shop many times for over 1 year. Shop always insisted no alignment was needed, front-end was in good report, tires were in good balance, and rotation was not needed. Shaking persists, 20k miles later driver side front tire is worn down to almost steel only on in-side of tire; all other tires have at least 6/32nds on tread (see attached photo: out-side of tire is thick treat like all other tires, in-side treat is gone). Original tires. No modifications to car. Serviced only at subaru dealership. Vehicle shakes so bad now it feels like the car might fall apart. I do not feel comfortable having my pregnant wife drive our only vehicle. Help! Not fair to buy a new car with missing parts and safety issues.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Electrical · 50 miles · CA

Head unit is malfunctioning multiple times per day. Intermittent phone muting, intermittent phone disconnect, no volume through apple car play while in park, speakers come through on weird channel extremely loudly all of a sudden, no volume on radio, channels on radio all of a sudden change, pulsating power signal through USB port(changed multiple cables)says its charging device but device dies, voice command button on steering wheel not working intermittently, phone connected on car play but car says no phone connected. Starlink will not start up and have to restart car. Intermittently squealing in the car. For all problems car may be moving or stationary. In park or drive or reverse. May be on any type of road condition going any direction. This intermittent behavior has been occurring since the onset of ownership.