Windshield wiper fluid level sensor will not turn off even though reservoir is full
2021 Subaru Outback: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 300 complaints about the 2021 Subaru Outback describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Windshield cracked under heat from parking in sun. The windshield spontaneously cracked when wiper fluid was turned on after parking on hot (85F) day. The whole windshield spidered indicating it is under extreme stress.
The windshield developed a crack. It initially started with what appeared to be a small rock impacting the bottom of the windshield where the wipers rest on the glass. The area of impact was the size of a small rock. A crack started forming and going upwards towards the roof of the car. Due to the heat in Alabama, the crack grew from 3 inches to approximately 9 inches. No safety features have been effected. I do commute 160 miles total for work, daily, so a crack that large necessarily creates a dangerous driving situation.
I have a 2021 Subaru Outback. I was driving on Interstate 93 at typical highway speed and a small pebble struck my front windshield. It left an approximately 5-inch crack on the passenger side, just above the wiper. Within a few days, the crack had spread across the entire windshield and I’m now in process of having it replaced. My complaint is that I’ve had small pebble strikes on the windshields of prior vehicles I’ve owned and I’ve never had one crack so easily. The windshield glass on this Outback seems unusually fragile.
Noticed a 6 inch crack on passenger side starting under the wiper. Crack started spreading across the windshield, now about 18 inches long.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin announces the design change made to the Washer Tank.
- This announcement is in regard to the warranty extension initiated for windshields for the models listed.
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel...
- This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel...
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This announcement is in regard to settlement in a class action lawsuit for vehicles that will receive a...
- EyeSight Acceptable Windshield Repair Areas
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2021 Subaru Outback wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2021 Subaru Outback?
5 of 300 owner complaints about the 2021 Subaru Outback (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2021 Subaru Outback?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2021 Subaru Outback
Windshield crack 85Battery drain 21Adaptive cruise 16Screen failure 15Won't start 15Check engine light 10Lane assist 7Loss of power 7Stalling 7Collision warning 6Sudden acceleration 6Sunroof shattered 6Jerking 5Warning lights 5
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