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2020 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 2020 Subaru Outback?

383 owners have reported wiper and visibility problems on the 2020 Subaru Outback, 43% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 3,000–13,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

383 complaints 43% of all 2020 complaints 6,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Windshield 64
Rearview mirrors / devices 1
Exterior 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (232 of 383). 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

2008 Outback 8
2009 Outback 9
2010 Outback 8
2011 Outback 23
2012 Outback 9
2013 Outback 14
2014 Outback 10
2016 Outback 91
2020 Outback 383
2023 Outback 19
2024 Outback 23
2025 Outback 6

Related recalls

No recall covers wiper and visibility problems on the 2020 Subaru Outback. See all 6 recalls for this year.

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Other 2020 Subaru Outback problems

Common questions

What are common 2020 Subaru Outback wiper and visibility problems?

Complaints most often name the windshield, rearview mirrors / devices and exterior.

At what mileage do 2020 Subaru Outback wiper and visibility problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 3,000–13,000 miles. The middle value is about 6,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2020 Subaru Outback wiper and visibility problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2020 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.