Subaru’s Nav Screen Produces ‘Dangerous’ Glare
Q. I have filed a complaint with the NHTSB for my 2015 Subaru Outback. One of the “must have’s’’ for me is a sunroof. I like that more open feeling in my cars, and have for the most part, always had one with that feature. The navigation feature that is built into the dash was something I was eager to use so I could eliminate having to use the one that sticks to the window and plugs in. It wasn’t very long before I noticed a pretty serious design flaw with the glossy screen for the navigation screen. I paid quite a bit extra to have the navigation, but I have had to place a dish towel over the screen when driving because of the incredibly dangerous glare. I truly hope that Subaru comes up with a resolution very quickly. I am happy with the car overall, but this one issue has really made it a very dissatisfying purchase for me. Do you have any suggestions?
A. I have not driven the 2015 Outback, but did recently drive the 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan with a sunroof and navigation system. In this car I don’t find an issue but that could be a result of the sedan design and maybe even my height behind the wheel. That said I have seen similar problems in many cars that can only be cured by closing the sunroof shade. Before I resorted to a not using something I paid for I would try using a piece of static cling window tint fitted over the screen. This will make the screen a bit harder to see but should also limit some reflective glare. You could also try tinting the sunroof glass-again try static cling tint to see how it works. Readers have you noticed this problem with your 2015 Outback, if so email me: [email protected].
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