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Subaru Outback 2018 Visibility Problems

275 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 2018 Subaru Outback - 34% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage275 complaints

275 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V935000Reported December 31, 2018 - 71,190 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on December 31, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,190 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System269Unknown Or Other162Driver Assistance and Stability Systems55Fuel and Propulsion System46Engine37Steering36
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.