Subaru Outback water leak problems

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · CO

Both passenger and driver doors leak water onto floor while using the car wash. The dealership has replaced the door moldings but it still leaks.

Filed Mar 4, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · RI

I own a 2019 Subaru Outback Touring. This is the second Subaru Outback I have owned. In Aug of 2022, my windshield cracked out of nowhere. The crack came up from the center and spread out across the windshield. I had it replaced at the Subaru dealership in which I bought the car. Everything seemed fine until 12/23/22, when we got some heavy rain and I get in my car only to see water steadily dripping inside via the vehicle the left A-pillar on the front drivers side. I return to the dealer where it turns out that there was a problem with the brand new factory-brand windshield that was replaced in August, and it had been slowly leaking water into my car over those 4 months, resulting in massive damage to the airbag system, electrical system, among other things. These damages came to over $10,500. The water had gathered under my carpets and padding and started growing mold. All of this needed to be replaced. This was the third time I had to replace a windshield on the two Subarus that I have owned. Due to this, I have been without a vehicle for over 60 days now. It has caused me incredible stress, time out of work, and money. I am a caretaker for my paraplegic father who has also suffered due to my being without a vehicle to care for him, run errands, and food shop for him. Throughout my research, I have come to learn that this is a known problem in the Subaru brand vehicles yet they choose to ignore it and do nothing about it. I am not comfortable driving my car any longer, which still has electrical issues and unfortunately, I am losing trust in Subaru as a brand. It is unfortunate that they will not address this and fix this issue because I believe it is damaging their reputation. I have not been left in a good position here, with a junked car that is only 3 years old, 40k miles, and that I owe $15,000 on still, and I now need to find a new vehicle.

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · MD

Don't buy I regret buying it. Water leaks into the vehicle passenger side door. I got a loaner and the same issue water leaks into the vehicle

Filed Aug 14, 2021 · Body, Visibility · NY

During heavy rains, the vehicles leak water into the driver's side wheel well. Numerous times back to the dealer and the vehicle being piece by piece all seals are being replaced. As per numerous blogs on Subaru forums, an indication of a faulty windshield seal could be the issue, but the dealership refuses to replace or reset the windshield seal. Bought the car on June 28, 2021, and have been to the dealership 3 times for the same issue. The dealership is replacing seals on the skylight and door but as of yet no resolution. At the time of this complaint, the vehicle has been at dealership for 3 weeks with no resolution.

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Body · 51,000 miles · VA

Vehicle leaks water inside on driver side floor and passenger floor.

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Lights · 29,000 miles · MN

Water pours into vehicle from center rear brake light every time it rains. Bloomington subaru confirmed issue is water leak via center rear brake light. Soa contacted, no response received. Original owner since new, current mileage is 30,000. Still leaks.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 145,000 miles · TX

The car engine cuts off when suddenly decelerating. My wife and child stalled twice already in traffic, once at a busy intersection. Also water leaks into the center brake light. Parking brake does not work.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Visibility · 89,904 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. During a rainstorm, water entered the vehicle through the sun roof and drenched the cabin. The failure caused $1,769 worth of damage. The failure occurred because a drain tube on the sun roof became clogged and caused the water to back up and enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to chatham parkway subaru (7 park of commerce way, savannah, ga 31405, (888) 430-0231) where it was determined that the drains were clogged. The dealer cleaned the drains, replaced the carpet, and replaced the amplifier at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that the failure was missed during an earlier service visit with the dealer that could have prevented the failure. The failure mileage was 89,904.

Filed Jun 24, 2010 · Body · 3,823 miles · IL

I have a severe water leak in my brand new subaru 2010 outback, that resulted in mold on the passenger and rear passenger floor mats. When I turned a corner a little flood poured onto my granddaughter ankle and foot. It was as if someone had poured a bucket into my car. My grandchildren had to shopvac the water out of the car. The dealer informed the consumer leaves had plugged the drain tube. Updated ivoq 09/27/10

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Engine · 179,000 miles · CA

Overheating, water leaking, head gasket problem.