2018 Subaru Outback Latches & Locks Problems
1 owner-reported latches & locks complaint from NHTSA data
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Mar 2026 – Mar 2026
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
lowLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Mar 2026
Hood flew open at 70 MPH on smooth highway. Visibility was restricted to narrow field below open hood and front windshield was cracked through force of impact of hood on front windshield.
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NHTSA #: 11723911
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