2015 Subaru Outback: Windshield cracks easily
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Outback report: windshield cracks easily. CarComplaints.com lists 16 owner complaints, average mileage 23,450 miles.
NHTSA has 143 owner complaints for the 2015 Outback in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11727307 (filed 03/26/2026): “Cracked windshield out of nowhere, starts from the bottom passenger side.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11582157 (filed 04/10/2024): “The contact owns a 2015 subaru outback. the contact stated while driving at approximately 55 mph, the front windshield suddenly developed a crack which quickly extended approximately 8 inches horizontally and later extended more than 35 inches across the winds…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replaced windshield (9 reports) replace windshield (6 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $510 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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