2002 Subaru outback visibility is poor when it rains. *Ts the consumer stated he can't see out of the windshield on the drivers side. There are lines in the windshield and the windshield wipers would freeze when the weather was cold. *Jb
Visibility & wipers
2002 Subaru Outback Visibility problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2002 Subaru Outback's visibility & wipers with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on December 7, 2005. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Visibility complaints
Front windshield had to be replaced for the forth time due to peck in the window that developed into a crack. Dealer was notified.*Ak
The transmission fluid leaks from the engine. As a result, the vehicle stalls without warning. The transmission was replaced twice, however the problem recurred. *Ak the left door panel by the window regulator driver window was not working, there was noise when the driver pressed the gas pedal in the gear, and a gas smell was present when the vehicle was accelerated. *Sc
When trying to open the rear right door the rear door would not open from the outside. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on three separate occasions. However, the problem recurred. *Ak wind noise was evident driver's side mirror while driving vehicle. *La
My windshield wipers quit totally. When I looked in the vehicle manuel I found that failure of the wipers was not an unexpected event. Manuel says it can happen if wipers are run on a dry windshield. That was not the case with my wipers; they had been run for an extended period of time in a downpour. The dealer replaced the wiper motor but after running my wipers again in a downpour I detected a burnt smell and figure it's only a matter of time until the wiper motor goes again. This is a dangerous situation at 70 mph.
The vehicles windshield washer squirts water over the hood instead of on the windshield. *Jg
Subaru Outback visibility complaints by year
Outback visibility problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data