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2018 Subaru Outback Seats Problems

5 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2023Oct 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

criticalSEATS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2020

1-windshield very large crack and it kept getting bigger 2-driver seat is squeaking even after the repair. Afraid the seat frame might come a part during accident

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NHTSA #: 11311574
mediumSEATS
Filed: Jan 2023

Driver seat is loose. Noise when travelling or even stopped. Bolts to the floor are tight but the seat is loose above them.

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NHTSA #: 11502180
mediumSEATS
Filed: Oct 2019

The driver's seat continuously squeaks while driving. Subaru dealer says I need a new seat bottom. Apparently, there are other vehicles and years with this same issue.

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NHTSA #: 11271705
lowSEATS
Filed: Jan 2025

I folded my rear seats down to gain more cargo area room, upon unloading my cargo, I proceeded to fold up my rear seats. Both rear seats folded up and locked, except the driver's side rear seat locked into position but would recline backwards and not stay locked.

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NHTSA #: 11639852
lowSEATS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2020

Windshield developed a crack on the top passenger side, I do not recall any rocks or debris hitting the windshield. Next morning the crack grew to over half the windshield. Over the next few days the crack has grown to cover 85% of the windshield horizontally, almost in a complete "u" shape.I now have to decide to spend the ~$1,000 to replace the windshield or drive with the crack.

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NHTSA #: 11316702

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