2019 Subaru Outback Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,036 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,600miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Subaru Outback, 3% of the 1,036 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got into my car that was parked in my driveway and noticed a large crack in my windshield on the driver's side. It was not there the night before and there was no impact to my windshield. Since then the crack has spread about 1/3 of the way across the windshield. Again, spontaneously with no impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11306184, filed 2020-01, 6,600 miles“I purchased a new 2019 Outback at the end of march in 2019. In may 2019, my windshield spontaneously cracked, diagonally across the entire windshield. I took it to the dealership in july to note the crack and request they replace it since it seemed to happen without any impact. The crack began from the top edge on the passenger side. I never received a response from Subaru or the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11276956, filed 2019-10, 3,500 miles“Many of the spot welds are faulty . I have tried to work with brandon tomes Subaru, the dealer that we leased the car from. I have also requested help for Subaru. Neither have responded .”
NHTSA complaint #11403559, filed 2021-03, 3 miles“My daughter was driving with my granddaughter and was hit from the rear, totaling my 2019 Subaru Outback. Both my daughter and granddaughter reported hitting the dashboard or the windshield. None of the airbags deployed and the driver's headrest ended up on the driver's lap. At the time of the accident, the front auto was about to start forward or had started forward when the signal light had just turned green.. The police report is attached, with a letter from the meridian, idaho police department. …”
NHTSA complaint #11343356, filed 2020-08, 5,700 miles“Windshield in my vehicle cracked twice within 11 months of owning this vehicle due to little or no cause. I had to pay for the windshield out of my pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11278063, filed 2019-11, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V493000Jun 26, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been…Covers: Subaru Outback 2019, Legacy 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 21 | 2% |
| 2019 | 27 | 3% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 26 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 3% |
| 2015 | 33 | 6% |
| 2014 | 11 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 7% |
| 2001 | 15 | 9% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2019 Subaru Outback
387 complaintsElectrical system
364 complaintsOther or unknown
205 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsForward collision avoidance
36 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsFuel system
32 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology