2019 Subaru Outback Wiper and visibility Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are wiper and visibility problems on the 2019 Subaru Outback?
387 owners have reported wiper and visibility problems on the 2019 Subaru Outback, 37% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 6,000–22,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
387 complaints 37% of all 2019 complaints 11,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (257 of 387). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Wipers and Visibility complaints by the year the problem happened.
Wipers and Visibility complaints by Outback year
Related recalls
No recall covers wiper and visibility problems on the 2019 Subaru Outback. See all 3 recalls for this year.
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Other 2019 Subaru Outback problems
Common questions
What are common 2019 Subaru Outback wiper and visibility problems?
Complaints most often name the windshield and electrical heating element.
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Outback wiper and visibility problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 6,000–22,000 miles. The middle value is about 11,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2019 Subaru Outback wiper and visibility problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2019 Subaru Outback. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Outback year has the most wiper and visibility complaints?
The 2019 Outback, with 387 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.