2022 Subaru Outback: Windshield easily cracks
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Outback report: windshield easily cracks. CarComplaints.com lists 10 owner complaints, average mileage 11,650 miles.
NHTSA has 280 owner complaints for the 2022 Outback in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753956 (filed 07/31/2026): “Vehicle is exhibiting signs of a possible design defect which causes windshields to prematurely crack, break, or shatter. my vehicle is a 22 subaru outback that when bought new, in the first week of ownership developed a windshield crack that the dealer ship r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749906 (filed 07/13/2026): “I was driving and i heard a crack on my windshield.…”
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: new 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 $1,440 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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