2019 Subaru Outback Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,036 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,932miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Subaru Outback, 3% of the 1,036 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,932 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front windshield on my 2019 Subaru Outback spontaneously cracked in the area of the deicer strip at the bottom lower right portion of the window. I was driving the vehicle at the time on a state highway. The vehicle was purchased brand new from wilde Subaru in waukesha, wi. I contacted the dealership and they wouldn't do anything about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11399270, filed 2021-03, 9,200 miles“This is my second windshield that was replaced on 12/08/2020 I walked out to my car which had been parked in the drive way since 12/30/2020 and noticed the windshield was cracked from the bottom passenger side under the black window trim I called the dealership and they said to call my insurance. There is no chip no nothing just the crack leading from the bottom to the middle of the window now”
NHTSA complaint #11387195, filed 2021-01, 29,000 miles“I was driving down the freeway and my windshield spontaneously cracked at the top middle edge and shot down almost halfway across the windshield. A rock on any other object did not hit my windshield. It just simply broke spontaneously. Due to this break the forward collision sensor is now failing and warning me to get my car service. This problem is well documented through other complains and existing lawsuits.”
NHTSA complaint #11389417, filed 2021-01, 13,000 miles“I was picking my son up from school when the crack started, as I sat in the parking lot it continued down and across the center of the windshield. There were no chips or dings to be found. I do believe it causes the forward crash indicator to trip sooner than it should.”
NHTSA complaint #11386244, filed 2021-01, 22,000 miles“The windshield on my 2019 Subaru Outback has cracked twice since I leased it on 4/11/2019. The cracks require the windshield to be replaced and the driver assist features to be recalibrated. Each cracked occurred when the car was in motion on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11397386, filed 2021-02, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 | 21 | 25% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 22 | 25% |
| 2022 | 23 | 5% |
| 2021 | 29 | 10% |
| 2020 | 49 | 5% |
| 2019 | 36 | 3% |
| 2018 | 18 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Subaru Outback
387 complaintsElectrical system
364 complaintsOther or unknown
205 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsLane departure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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