2017 Subaru Outback visibility & wipers problems
The 2017 Subaru Outback has 235 visibility & wipers complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
235
Visibility & Wipers complaints
21%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Visibility & Wipers complaints by year
What owners report
“I HIT A LARGE DEER ON IH 10 AT 75 MPH. ALL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SAFELY BUT CONPLETELY BLOCKED MY VISION AND PREVENTED ME FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE AS THE BAGS BLOCKED DOOR HANDLES, WINDOW CONTROL SWITCHES AND MY SEAT BELT RELEASE. ANOTHER MOTORIST CUT AIR BAG STRIPS AND HELPED ME TO EXIT THE CAR.…”
Common questions
How many visibility & wipers complaints does the 2017 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 235 complaints about the 2017 Subaru Outback visibility & wipers — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.